Viego should leverage his medium early pressure and reset potential to contest river fights with lane support for first takedowns.
Prioritize skirmishes where (W) can start a stun chain and avoid isolated fights against Skarner's tanky frontline before item spikes.
Jungle Plan
Path to camps near lanes that can assist in securing the first takedown and enable reset chains.
Fight for river control and first Scuttle when lanes can move first to deny Skarner objective access.
Use vision and lane priority to counter-jungle Skarner post-level 6 when (R) reset threat is active, avoiding direct fights without support.
Danger windows
Respect Skarner's early invade potential around terrain-heavy gank lanes and river chokes before objectives.
Avoid isolated river fights before your first reset to prevent being suppressed and executed by Skarner's (R).
Beware forced smite fights early where Skarner's frontline and suppression can turn the tide if you lack lane priority or vision.
Early game
Start with a stable full clear to reach river in time for first Scuttle control and avoid risky early invades without lane priority.
Contest first Scuttle only when nearby lanes have priority to maximize chances of securing the takedown.
Shadow lanes with strong CC to enable counter-ganks against Skarner's wall-based gank angles.
Power spikes
Level 6 unlocks (R), enabling execute resets and repositioning; look for skirmishes where one low target can start a reset chain.
First fighter item completion boosts sustained dueling and reset cleanup; fight around lanes with priority to convert kills into objectives.
Avoid fighting Skarner before these spikes as he punishes isolated or early fights with his suppression and tankiness.
Win conditions
Convert reset chains from successful skirmishes into dragon and Rift Herald control by leveraging lane priority and vision.
Use (E) camouflage and (W) stun to create unpredictable gank angles, punishing Skarner's limited mobility away from walls.
Deny Skarner free farm by invading post-level 6 with lane support, forcing him into teamfights where your reset potential outscales his frontline control.
Tip: For Viego vs Skarner, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Jungle lane check.
