Prioritize full clears and avoid risky early invades to protect scaling and item timing against Skarner's strong terrain control and suppression.
Use Bel'Veth's superior clear speed and mobility to reach key objectives before Skarner can set up control around walls.
Leverage Herald and Baron takedowns to convert into map pressure, forcing Skarner to respond rather than initiate fights on his terms.
Jungle Plan
Execute efficient full clears and cycle camps quickly to hit item and stack breakpoints before engaging Skarner.
Fight for river control and first Scuttle only when allied lanes can move first, avoiding isolated fights in terrain-heavy zones.
Use Herald and Baron objective control to convert takedowns into deep vision and jungle pressure, denying Skarner free farm and forcing him into reactive play.
Danger windows
Avoid isolated river fights early where Skarner's terrain control and (E) stun can trap and suppress.
Be cautious during low-health clears when Skarner can force smite fights or invade with frontline advantage.
Respect Skarner's gank threat timing when lanes lack escape tools, especially near walls and choke points.
Early game
Start with a full clear to maximize tempo and avoid early fights unless a high-value invade or counter-invade arises.
Contest first Scuttle only when nearby lanes have priority to avoid Skarner's terrain-based gank angles.
Track Skarner's pathing toward wall-heavy lanes and be ready to counter-gank or path cross-map if early river control is lost.
Power spikes
First item spike: Use improved dueling and sustain from (E) and (Q) to contest objectives and extended skirmishes.
Herald or Baron takedown: Activate (R) true form to exert map pressure and break enemy jungle control.
Respect Skarner's suppression (R) and wall pin (E) as windows to avoid forced all-ins and positional traps.
Win conditions
Use superior clear speed and mobility to reach scaling thresholds and control Herald and Baron setups.
Convert objective takedowns into deep vision and jungle control to deny Skarner free farm and force him into unfavorable fights.
Leverage (R) true form pressure post-objective to break towers and create map-wide tempo, enabling teamfight dominance and carry skirmishing.
Tip: For Bel'Veth vs Skarner, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Jungle lane check.
