Rengar vs Skarner JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Back to matchup selector

Champion

Opponent

RoleGenerate matchup

Rengar

VS

Jungle

Skarner

Rengar vs Skarner

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Use Rengar's high early invade resistance and dueling power to control river brush and deny Skarner's early camps.
Focus on creating picks with (R) around river and jungle brushes to snowball leads and secure objectives.

Jungle Plan

Path through brush-heavy routes to maximize invade angles when allied lanes can cover your exits.
Fight for river Scuttle only when nearby lanes have priority; otherwise, focus on farming and tracking Skarner.
Convert early picks into dragon or Rift Herald setups by controlling river vision and denying Skarner's objective access.

Danger windows

Respect Skarner's early invade windows around river chokes where his (E) and (R) can lock you down.
Avoid isolated fights after using mobility or Smite, as Skarner's suppression and terrain control punish overextensions.
Be cautious contesting objectives without lane priority or vision, since Skarner excels in grouped terrain fights.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear that positions you to contest the first Scuttle only if lanes have priority to collapse.
Avoid fighting Skarner in open river areas without lane support due to his terrain control and suppression.
Track Skarner's jungle timers through brush-heavy paths to prepare for counter-invades or ganks.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R), increasing gank threat and pick potential around river and jungle brushes.
First completed damage item boosts duel and invade power, enabling more aggressive counter-jungling.
Pressure early to deny Skarner's later tank and suppression spikes, forcing him into mistakes.

Win conditions

Use (R) to create picks in river brush, then convert those into dragon or Rift Herald control.
Deny Skarner camps with timed invades when lanes have priority to slow his scaling and objective setups.
Leverage superior dueling and mobility to force Skarner into unfavorable fights, snowballing leads into map pressure and vision dominance.