After playing 3 games of Skarner on the PBE I got insanely fed and think his damage is a bit over the top. I don't know if it's because the people on the PBE are bad (no offense) that get early kills easily, or if Skarner is just flat out overpowered. I say "be careful with Skarner" because if he's as strong as how I played him in the PBE he'll most certainly be one of the top 5 pick/banned champions .
What do you feel made him strong? Compared to current Skarner, anyway. I'm curious to know, well, everything.
how did you have the time to get 22 kills with 192 cs in a 28 minute game as jungler of all people?
Fracture, historically, has led me (As Skarner) to have early-mid game mana issues. I would never use it to clear jungle camps. With the stun and passive benefit, you say it basically refunds E's cost if you land the stun?
Also, did you find Stalkers to be the best enchantment? If Skarner sticks well, maybe Skirmishers would be a good item. Or Poacher's, to go with the spires in the enemy jungle for counterjungling.
Would you prefer Iceborn or Triforce?
Sorry for all the questions. Skarner is one of my babies.
A couple more questions.
Do you level Fracture first, or Crystal Slash? I see a lot of people on youtube leveling Fracture first now, following with Crystal Slash for high mid game damage. Then W last, since it scales with hp now.
Last couple questions, all pertaining to items.
How is Black Cleaver now? I've built it once or twice on live, and was really underwhelmed by it. But his updated kit has a lot more physical damage on it. I'm wondering if Cleaver would be better now. When Cleaver first came out, I thought Cleaver+Iceborn would be a good, tankier alternative to Triforce, but it didn't really work out that way.
Would you get Righteous Glory? I loved using it on live, to dive deep and grab someone, then pull them back while slowing their allies to get out cleanly. But since it's nerfs, I'm wondering if it'll still be any good.
New Juggernaut items? Sterak's Gage and Titanic Hydra seem pretty cool, particularly the latter since Skarner AA's a lot.
And, Dead Man's Plate? I assume it's good on almost every tank, but particularly on Skarner, probably.
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