Talon vs Skarner JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Talon vs Skarner

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Use Talon's early burst and high mobility to disrupt Skarner's objective control and gank setup before he scales.
Prioritize quick clears and river vision to avoid Skarner's terrain-based engages and suppression threats.

Jungle Plan

Invade Skarner's jungle when lanes have priority and he is on the opposite side to deny his early farm.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes can move first to reduce risk of suppression and stun.
Use superior mobility to set up cross-map plays focusing on early dragon and Rift Herald control.

Danger windows

Respect Skarner's level 3 invade risk when (E) stun and (R) suppression can lock down isolated targets.
Avoid isolated river choke fights where Skarner's terrain control and crowd control peak.
Be cautious contesting objectives without vision as Skarner's frontline and suppression can force unfavorable smite fights.

Early game

Full clear quickly to hit level 3 and secure early Scuttle priority before Skarner arrives.
Avoid direct river fights without lane priority to prevent getting caught by Skarner's stun and suppression.
Path around expected wall-heavy gank routes using Talon's mobility to contest camps safely.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlock of (Q) and (W) boosts Talon's early dueling and counter-jungle potential; pressure Skarner's camps aggressively.
Level 6 (R) grants burst and stealth for picks or safe escapes, enabling confident invades or counter-ganks.
First lethality item completion increases damage to punish Skarner's slower clear and tankiness by forcing fights or denying camps.

Win conditions

Convert early jungle tempo into counter-jungling to deny Skarner farm and force reactive play.
Use Talon's burst and mobility to secure early dragons and Rift Herald before Skarner establishes frontline control.
Leverage superior gank threat and roaming to snowball lanes and limit Skarner's impact in teamfights.