Talk:Skarner/@comment-178.128.60.199-20110811085044/@comment-4278099-20110811102823

There is no one right build for a match, but you may try this generic one: Mana Crystal + 2 pots > Catalyst + Boots > Sheen + Mercury's Treads > Rod of Ages > Rylai's Crystal Scepter. I usually roll with MR blue runes and Armor yellows. This gives you around 6500 effective HP for both magical and physical damage, 185 AP and a slow on you ranged poke (Fracture - E) for evasion and chase. The build is around 8600 gold, so it's easy enough to build. You won't be melting anyone, but you will have respectable damage and surprising survivability.

Sheen is a great item on Skarner and will give you a much needed burst, so if you feel confident, build it before the catalyst.