Talk:Skarner/@comment-4022742-20131019152043/@comment-4741157-20131022073038

I find that Triforce Skarner works thanks to Phage passive and Shield. You aren't forced to take Iceborn Gauntlet, you're only forced to if you want permaslow. Permaslow is not a healthy part of the game and I'm happy with it being removed.

If you can't Permaslow, you might as well Perma-MS-buff yourself. The effect is the same except that Permaslow is more team-friendly.

New Skarner is focused more on his own mobility and power, rather than dampening the mobility and power of his foes. This makes him a more selfish pick than before, but also a more powerful carry jungler.