Skarner vs Hecarim JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Skarner vs Hecarim

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Skarner thrives by controlling terrain near river and objectives to maximize (E) wall pin and (R) suppression impact.
Prioritize objective frontlining and use high invade resistance to punish Hecarim's aggressive early pathing.

Jungle Plan

Path camps toward walls that enable (E) ganks and hold river choke points before dragon or Herald.
Invade only when lanes have priority and Hecarim is visible on opposite side or low on health.
Use suppression picks on isolated targets to secure objectives and deny Hecarim's tempo resets.

Danger windows

Respect Hecarim's early game speed and (E) charge for counter-invades or river fights without lane priority.
Avoid isolated river skirmishes when Hecarim's (R) is available to prevent suppression engages.
Be cautious during low-health clears or forced smite fights where Hecarim's mobility can outpace you.

Early game

Start with a reliable clear that leads toward walls near lanes with strong gank angles for (E).
Contest first Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority to leverage terrain control.
Avoid extended fights in open jungle where Hecarim's mobility and speed ganks dominate.

Power spikes

Level 6 spike increases gank threat with (R) suppression; use it to secure early kills or objective control.
First major tank item boosts frontline durability, allowing safer objective fights against Hecarim's dive.
Late-game scaling enhances teamfight control, enabling Skarner to lock down carries despite Hecarim's mobility.

Win conditions

Use terrain-based ganks to secure kills and snowball lane priority for dragon and Herald setups.
Control river vision and choke points to deny Hecarim safe access to objectives.
Convert superior frontline and suppression into teamfight picks and objective control during mid to late game.