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I actually haven't bought Skarner because I think he wouldn't dish out as much damage as I would like and that's one of the main things I look to be able to carry a team.
That's actually what I like about Skarner. Since he is a low-range champion, building as many tank items as possible provides you with the resistance to plow into team fights and make plays while still being able to get out if you need to.
You can also go the alternate route and build high damage. That's fun as well, attack speed works really well with the cooldown on his Q, and his passive allows you to duel most champions...
Anyway, he's a lot of fun. I wouldn't rule out champions just because you think you might not like them. Even if they don't go with your play style (say they have high mobility but are squishy and can pump out massive damage), I would play anyone you can. I suggest not "maining" any champion until you've played through the majority of them and found who you enjoy. Who knows, maybe you'll find a champion that suits you that you never even thought of. (: Good luck.