Talk:Skarner/@comment-4644013-20131230162600/@comment-4046013-20140101013522

It really depends on the numbers. Keep in mind that changes to the overall kit allow balance to proceed differently, so who knows what shape he'll ultimately be in.

Anyway, the big problem is that current Skarner hasn't been leveling his E, like at all (sometimes not even level 1). Another problem is that his Q is a perma-slow. It's awkard to use because you have to chain up a double skillshot to apply the slow, but in theory, you can spam it. Which means that if it's a good slow, it's too good, and therefore it has to be bad. If the slow on his E becomes, say, 40-60% instead of 20-40%, is this a nerf or a buff?

Anyway, I think they overnerfed him because he essentially only had three skills, meaning he has maxed everything that's of any use at 13 (except his ult). But nerfing a 3-skill champ into line just makes him fall apart late game when everyone else has 4 skills at max level.