Master Yi vs Skarner JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Master Yi vs Skarner

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize full clears to hit item spikes quickly and avoid early river fights where Skarner's CC and terrain control dominate.
Focus on scaling through efficient farming and enter fights only after Skarner commits his crowd control.
This is a scaling carry versus tank frontline matchup; avoid early duels and leverage reset potential in late skirmishes.

Jungle Plan

Clear efficiently toward your first item spike, avoiding early fights unless enemy CC is spent.
Contest Scuttle only when your lanes have priority and Skarner is visible on the opposite side.
Use cross-map pathing to counter-jungle camps Skarner leaves unattended, but back off if he controls river terrain or sets up for objectives.

Danger windows

Early jungle fights and invades where Skarner's CC and terrain control can trap you are high risk.
Isolated river skirmishes near walls increase your vulnerability to his (E) pin and (R) suppression.
Objective setups before your first item spike are dangerous; avoid forced smite fights against his frontline control.

Early game

Start with a full clear to maintain tempo and avoid early invades against Skarner's strong early dueling and terrain control.
Only contest first Scuttle if nearby lanes have priority and can assist, otherwise secure your own jungle camps safely.
Avoid river fights early; path cross-map camps to keep up item progress and track Skarner's movements to prevent surprise ganks.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R), enabling chase and reset potential; enter fights only after Skarner uses his CC.
First item completion boosts your sustained damage and objective speed; maintain high camp tempo to reach this quickly.
Respect Skarner's power spikes around his suppression and wall pin; avoid fighting him in terrain-heavy zones early.

Win conditions

Use superior clear speed to reach item spikes before Skarner and punish messy enemy skirmishes after their CC is used.
Counter-jungle camps safely when Skarner commits to ganks or objectives, maintaining your tempo lead.
Convert scaling advantage into objective control by joining fights post-CC and using (Q) and (R) resets to clean up priority targets.