Patch: 16.4
Patch: 16.4
Tier Tier 4
Win Rate 49.2%
Win Rate Change
+0.8%
Pick rate 0.9%
Ban rate 0.8%
Matches 2,734
Playstyle Builds
Pro Builds
Patch: 16.4
Runes
Precision
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Resolve
Summon Aery
Arcane Comet
Phase Rush
Axiom Arcanist
Manaflow Band
Nimbus Cloak
Transcendence
Celerity
Absolute Focus
Scorch
Waterwalking
Gathering Storm
Precision
Domination
Inspiration
Resolve
Demolish
Font of Life
Shield Bash
Conditioning
Second Wind
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
Revitalize
Unflinching
5008
5005
5007
5008
5010
5001
5011
5013
5001
Summoner Spells
Items
Starting Items
Health Potion
Doran's Shield
Build Order
Giant's Belt
Giant's Belt
Crystalline Bracer
Heartsteel
Boots
Boots of Swiftness
Sheen
Kindlegem
Blasting Wand
Dagger
Dusk and Dawn
Completed Items
Heartsteel
Boots of Swiftness
Dusk and Dawn
Warmog's Armor
Mejai's Soulstealer
Riftmaker
Situational Items
Randuin's Omen
Thornmail
Spirit Visage
Titanic Hydra
Unending Despair
Hollow Radiance
Jak'Sho, The Protean

Ability Max Order

75%

4,603 games

Tongue Lash Q
Abyssal Dive W
Thick Skin E
An Acquired Taste
Tongue Lash
Abyssal Dive
Thick Skin
Devour
1
Q
2
W
3
E
4
Q
5
Q
6
R
7
Q
8
W
9
Q
10
W
11
R
12
W
13
W
14
E
15
E
16
R
17
E
18
E
Damage Breakdown
19%
78%

Key Insights

  • If an enemy champion has 3
    P
    stacks,
    R
    can be used while
    Q
    is mid-air to pull them in from a distance.
  • If
    Q
    hits an enemy champion, Tahm Kench is healed for a % of his missing HP.
  • Q
    stuns enemy champions if they have 3
    P
    stacks, but the stacks are consumed.
  • When Tahm Kench uses
    R
    , he is Grounded and slowed. If the target is an ally, he can still use
    W
    and bring his ally along.

Strengths

  • Can create his own CC chain on a target with
    Q
    's stun into
    W
    .
  • Can save an ally in a pinch with
    R
    and choose to escape with
    W
    when needed.
  • Excels with items that enhance his tankiness, sustain, and utility.
  • R
    +
    W
    doubles as a flanking tool.

Weaknesses

  • Can be kited very easily by mobile champions or ones who outrange him, especially if he misses
    Q
    .
  • Has a telegraphed playstyle, making it easier to play around him.
  • Missing the intended target with
    W
    can potentially get him killed.
  • R
    has a longer cooldown of 120 seconds at rank 1. Once used, his damage and utility in fights are limited.
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