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An Acquired Taste (Passive)

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Tahm Kench puts the heft of his immense body behind his attacks, gaining extra damage based on his total health. Damaging enemy champions builds stacks of An Acquired Taste. At three stacks, he can use Devour on an enemy champion.

Tahm Kench Guide

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Key Insights
  • If an enemy champion has 3
    Tahm Kench
    P
    stacks,
    Tahm Kench
    R
    can be used while
    Tahm Kench
    Q
    is mid-air to pull them in from a distance.
  • If
    Tahm Kench
    Q
    hits an enemy champion, Tahm Kench is healed for a % of his missing HP.
  • Tahm Kench
    Q
    stuns enemy champions if they have 3
    Tahm Kench
    P
    stacks, but the stacks are consumed.
  • When Tahm Kench uses
    Tahm Kench
    R
    , he is Grounded and slowed. If the target is an ally, he can still use
    Tahm Kench
    W
    and bring his ally along.
Strengths
  • Can create his own CC chain on a target with
    Tahm Kench
    Q
    's stun into
    Tahm Kench
    W
    .
  • Can save an ally in a pinch with
    Tahm Kench
    R
    and choose to escape with
    Tahm Kench
    W
    when needed.
  • Tahm Kench
    R
    +
    Tahm Kench
    W
    doubles as a flanking tool.
  • Excels with items that enhance his tankiness, sustain, and utility.
Weaknesses
  • Has a telegraphed playstyle, making it easier to play around him.
  • Can be kited very easily by mobile champions or ones who outrange him, especially if he misses
    Tahm Kench
    Q
    .
  • Missing the intended target with
    Tahm Kench
    W
    can potentially get him killed.
  • Tahm Kench
    R
    has a longer cooldown of 120 seconds at rank 1. Once used, his damage and utility in fights are limited.