Skarner vs Udyr JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Skarner vs Udyr

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Skarner must leverage terrain control to secure effective ganks and objective setups against Udyr's fast clear and high early pressure.
Prioritize river choke points and wall-heavy areas to maximize (E) stun impact and avoid Udyr's mobility and dueling strength.

Jungle Plan

Path camps toward wall-heavy lanes to maximize (E) wall pin gank angles and secure suppression picks.
Hold river terrain control before dragon and Rift Herald to deny Udyr's objective access and force him into unfavorable fights.
Track Udyr's fast clears and counter-gank lanes with strong crowd control, especially when Udyr commits to early invades or Scuttle contests.

Danger windows

Early invade windows when Udyr has lane priority and faster clear speed pose risk; avoid contesting camps without vision and lane support.
Isolated river fights without lane priority or vision control increase risk of Udyr's (E) stun and follow-up damage.
Forced smite fights at early dragons or Herald require Skarner to have superior terrain control and nearby lane presence to avoid losing objectives.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear targeting camps near walls to enable early ganks on lanes with terrain advantage.
Contest first Scuttle Crab only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid Udyr's early invade and counter-jungle threat.
Avoid extended fights in open jungle areas where Udyr's movement and dueling outpace Skarner's medium clear speed.

Power spikes

Level 6 power spike grants (R) suppression, enabling Skarner to isolate and secure kills during ganks or objective fights.
First completed tank item enhances frontline durability and objective control, allowing Skarner to contest dragon and Herald more effectively.
Udyr's early level 3 spike demands caution; Skarner should avoid 1v1 duels without terrain advantage until tank stats improve.

Win conditions

Convert terrain-based ganks into dragon and Rift Herald control by securing river vision and forcing Udyr into terrain disadvantage.
Use (E) and (R) to isolate priority targets during skirmishes, enabling teamfight dominance and objective setups.
Deny Udyr free farm and tempo by counter-jungling camps near walls and punishing slow rotations with coordinated ganks.