Talk:Skarner/@comment-108.226.14.5-20120613045046/@comment-110.159.249.136-20120613180646

I think by level 2 with the right runes and masteries he is tanky enough, due to his W. Never build him squishy, ever. By mid game you should be tanky enough to hold your own and even be the teams first or secondary tank.

Mana issues plague Skarner early game, especially if he is laning. A quick Philo is always a great solution. I recently found out a quick glacial shroud works as well.