Riot Games has finally shared details on the new abilities for Skarner in his upcoming visual and gameplay update. The champion’s Q, W, and E abilities have been completely revamped, making him more powerful and menacing than ever before.
Skarner’s New Q Ability: Earth-Shattering Attacks
Skarner’s Q ability now allows him to tear a piece of terrain from the Rift itself and carry it with him. This ability has a longer cast time, but once he has a rock in his claws, he can unleash devastating attacks. The boulder empowers Skarner’s auto-attacks and can also be thrown at an enemy champion to slow them down and deal significant damage.
Skarner’s Updated W Ability: Defensive Slam
While the details of Skarner’s W ability were not fully explained, it appears that he can slam the ground, creating a shield for himself and dealing magic damage to nearby enemies. This ability provides Skarner with some durability when diving into enemy teams, allowing him to survive long enough to use his other abilities effectively.
Skarner’s Revamped E Ability: Terrifying Pursuit
Skarner’s E ability now grants him ramping movement speed as he travels towards an enemy champion. If he reaches an enemy, he grabs them and carries them a short distance. During this time, he can pin them to a wall for a stun and bonus damage. Additionally, while activating his E, Skarner can plow through certain terrain and pick up a boulder to use against his enemies. This ability is perfect for ganks, as Skarner can quickly traverse terrain and surprise opponents with a powerful attack.
Unchanged Ultimate Ability: Impale
Skarner’s ultimate ability, Impale, is the only part of his kit that remains unchanged. However, there are hints that it may no longer be a point-and-click ability. The game designers want to create a version of Impale that has awe-inspiring moments but can also lead to confusion among teammates. This suggests that the ability may become a skillshot in the future.
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