Skarner vs Kha'Zix JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Skarner vs Kha'Zix

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Skarner thrives by controlling terrain and river chokepoints to set up ganks and objective fights against Kha'Zix.
Prioritize holding river vision and avoid isolated skirmishes where Kha'Zix can exploit his isolation damage.

Jungle Plan

Path through camps near terrain-heavy lanes to leverage (E) wall pins and (R) suppression in ganks.
Use vision control to deny Kha'Zix isolated jungle entrances and punish his early attempts to invade or pick off targets.
Prioritize dragon and Rift Herald control by holding river terrain and forcing Kha'Zix into grouped fights where his damage is limited.

Danger windows

Kha'Zix is most dangerous when isolated in river or jungle entrances with fog and stealth available; avoid solo face-checks.
Be cautious contesting objectives without lane priority or vision, as Kha'Zix can exploit isolated fights to snowball.
Low-health clears near enemy jungle or river increase risk of being counter-invaded or picked off; recall or reset when vulnerable.

Early game

Start with a full clear toward lanes with terrain walls to maximize (E) gank angles and secure early Scuttle control.
Avoid fighting Kha'Zix in isolated jungle areas early; instead, focus on counter-ganks where lane priority allows.
Contest first Scuttle only when nearby lanes can support and collapse quickly to prevent Kha'Zix's isolation picks.

Power spikes

At level 6, Skarner's (R) suppression allows reliable picks and objective control; use this to force fights on your terms.
Kha'Zix spikes at level 6 with stealth and evolved abilities; respect his increased pick threat by grouping and maintaining vision.
Skarner scales well into late game as a tanky frontline; leverage this by securing objectives and enabling teamfights.

Win conditions

Convert terrain control and suppression picks into dragon and Rift Herald objectives by coordinating with lanes and vision.
Use (E) wall pins and (R) suppression to secure kills on isolated targets, denying Kha'Zix his isolation damage windows.
Maintain river vision and force Kha'Zix into grouped fights where Skarner's tankiness and crowd control dominate teamfights.