Talk:Skarner/@comment-78.61.247.3-20120923221936/@comment-5523473-20120924134604

Skarner's damage is actually monstrous late game. He has great damage potential especially with triforce since he has the highest base damage in game (tied with Cho'Gath) so he essentially gets almost 200 damage per triforce proc. Because of his versatile nature (scales well with virtually every stat), Triforce is awesome for him and should be an item that you consider getting in every game.

Gunblade is awesome for much the same reasons. His AD and AP scalings make GB a great choice, especially because he is a sustained damage dealer and so needs...sustain. :P GB is expensive for what it gives and probably should not be considered in every situation however the sustain is really invaluable for Skarner in 1v1 and in teamfights; a E into Q will heal for a ridiculous amount if it gets all 5 people. Further the active is a great tool for Skarner to catch up to people especially for a clutch ult pull.

Rageblade is a costeffective choice that helps scale very well midgame however as it doesnt provide utility, sustain, or tankiness it should really only be bought when owning. If you're doing really well and suspect you might need to carry (got a few more kills off ganks than you should've), Rageblade can really turn the tides in midgame skirmishes and surprise enemies with your damage.