Skarner is a melee vanguard champion in League of Legends who excels at disrupting enemies and controlling the battlefield. Here's a comprehensive overview of his abilities and playstyle:

Passive - Threads of Vibration

• Basic attacks and abilities apply stacks of Quaking
• At 3 stacks, deals magic damage based on target's maximum health
• Damage is capped against monsters

Abilities:

Shattered Earth (Q)

• Empowers next 3 basic attacks with bonus damage and attack speed
• Third attack slows enemies and deals extra damage
• Can throw boulder with Upheaval instead of third attack

Seismic Bastion (W)

• Gains a shield based on max health
• Releases shockwave that damages and slows enemies
• Can move during cast time

Ixtal's Impact (E)

• Charges forward with increasing speed
• Can grab and suppress enemy champions/large monsters
• Stunning enemies against terrain reduces cooldown

Ultimate - Impale (R)

• Suppresses up to 3 enemy champions
• Pulls them toward Skarner
• Grants movement speed when successful

Key Strengths:

• Strong crowd control and pick potential
• Durable with shields and CC immunity
• Effective at isolating priority targets
• Good jungle clear and objective control

Weaknesses:

• Vulnerable to kiting
• Reliant on hitting skillshots
• Can be countered by Quicksilver Sash
• Limited range

Best played in jungle or top lane positions, Skarner excels at creating picks and peeling for carries in teamfights.

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