Talk:VPBE/@comment-24795478-20150808062213/@comment-35229418-20150809101025

Right. Some people play him without Sheen, as a CC tank. He obviously has more damage than most actual tanks due to his AS, but he probably loses at least 60% of the duels he'll win with a Sheen.

Probably people that want tons of damage on Skarner will go with Trinity > Sterak > Cleaver. Wit's End and Devourer lost their charm. Cinderhulk as the jungle item, any boots you want and maybe Zz'Rot to make sure you have both resistances. Then you'll probably outduel anyone that doesn't have too much %hp damage. Not sure how well you'd fare against a BotRK user, probably depends on how much they can proc its passive.

In any case, Vayne is going to be a huge problem for you if you can't lock her down with your ult.