Tier
Win Rate
51.6%Pick Rate
2.7%Ban Rate
1.3%Matches
14,674Tahm Kench Tank Runes
Build Patch 14.12Core Tahm Kench Item Build Order
59.0% Win Rate (541 Games)![Doran's Shield](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1054.webp?v=14.12.1)
Starting
![Heartsteel](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3084.webp?v=14.12.1)
1st
![Plated Steelcaps](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3047.webp?v=14.12.1)
2nd
![Sunfire Aegis](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3068.webp?v=14.12.1)
3rd
![Heartsteel](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3084.webp?v=14.12.1)
4th
![Sunfire Aegis](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3068.webp?v=14.12.1)
5th
![Thornmail](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3075.webp?v=14.12.1)
6th
![Doran's Shield](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1054.webp?v=14.12.1)
![Heartsteel](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3084.webp?v=14.12.1)
![Plated Steelcaps](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3047.webp?v=14.12.1)
![Sunfire Aegis](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3068.webp?v=14.12.1)
![Heartsteel](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3084.webp?v=14.12.1)
![Sunfire Aegis](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3068.webp?v=14.12.1)
![Thornmail](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3075.webp?v=14.12.1)
Core Tahm Kench Item Build Path
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1054.webp?v=14.12.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1011.webp?v=14.12.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3801.webp?v=14.12.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1028.webp?v=14.12.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3084.webp?v=14.12.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1001.webp?v=14.12.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1029.webp?v=14.12.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3047.webp?v=14.12.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6660.webp?v=14.12.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1031.webp?v=14.12.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3068.webp?v=14.12.1)
Situational
![Hollow Radiance](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6664.webp?v=14.12.1)
![Spirit Visage](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3065.webp?v=14.12.1)
![Kaenic Rookern](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/2504.webp?v=14.12.1)
![Unending Despair](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/2502.webp?v=14.12.1)
![Randuin's Omen](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3143.webp?v=14.12.1)
![Frozen Heart](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3110.webp?v=14.12.1)
![Jak'Sho, The Protean](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6665.webp?v=14.12.1)
Summoner Spells
![Flash](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/summoner-spells/4.webp)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/summoner-spells/12.webp)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/summoner-spells/6.webp)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/summoner-spells/12.webp)
Tahm Kench Skill Order
0![An Acquired Taste](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/passive/TahmKenchP.webp)
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![Tongue Lash](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/TahmKenchQ.webp)
![Abyssal Dive](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/TahmKenchW.webp)
![Thick Skin](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/TahmKenchE.webp)
![Devour](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/TahmKenchRWrapper.webp)
Win Rate(-0.5%)vs last patch
51.6%
Pick Rate(+0.2%)vs last patch
2.7%
Ban Rate(+0.1%)vs last patch
1.4%
Key Insights
- If an enemy champion has 3Pstacks,Rcan be used whileQis mid-air to pull them in from a distance.
- IfQhits an enemy champion, Tahm Kench is healed for a % of his missing HP.
- Qstuns enemy champions if they have 3Pstacks, but the stacks are consumed.
- When Tahm Kench usesR, he is Grounded and slowed. If the target is an ally, he can still useWand bring his ally along.
Strengths
- Can create his own CC chain on a target withQ's stun intoW.
- Can save an ally in a pinch withRand choose to escape withWwhen needed.
- R+Wdoubles 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 missesQ.
- Missing the intended target withWcan potentially get him killed.
- Rhas a longer cooldown of 120 seconds at rank 1. Once used, his damage and utility in fights are limited.