Tahm KenchTFT Build
Brawler
Fortune
1 CostBest Tahm Kench build for TFT Set 4 with 42.9% top 4 rate. Top items: Thief's Gloves, Ionic Spark, and Evenshroud. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 4 Tahm Kench builds: Dragon's Claw, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (42.86% top four rate, +10.37% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (38.10% top four rate, +5.61% difference); Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Warmog's Armor (34.67% top four rate, +2.18% difference)
Tahm Kench Component Priority Order in Set 4
When playing Tahm Kench in TFT Set 4, prioritize collecting Negatron Cloak, Chain Vest, Sparring Gloves from the carousel and item drops. Giant's Belt and Needlessly Large Rod are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Tahm Kench's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Tahm Kench?
Negatron Cloak is the 1st priority component for Tahm Kench, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Ionic Spark, Evenshroud, Dragon's Claw, which are core items for maximizing Tahm Kench's effectiveness.
Chain Vest is the 2nd priority component for Tahm Kench, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Steadfast Heart, Bramble Vest, Sunfire Cape, which are core items for maximizing Tahm Kench's effectiveness.
Sparring Gloves is the 3rd priority component for Tahm Kench, appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Steadfast Heart, which are core items for maximizing Tahm Kench's effectiveness.
Tahm Kench Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Negatron Cloak on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Tahm Kench's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Negatron Cloak or Chain Vest to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Tahm Kench's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Tahm Kench in Set 4
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Tahm Kench Itemization in Set 4
Tahm Kench's best item build provides +10.4% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.
Even when itemized, Tahm Kench only achieves 5.25 average placement.
As a 1-cost champion, Tahm Kench is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.
Tahm Kench Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Tahm Kench itemization in TFT Set 4 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Tahm Kench has a base top four rate of 32.5%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Tahm Kench item build achieves a 42.9% top four rate, representing a +10.4% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 2 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Tahm Kench achieves 33.4% top four rate (+0.9% vs base) with 5.25 average placement.
Itemized Tahm Kench has a 4.7% first place rate, suggesting the champion is better suited for consistent top four finishes rather than winning lobbies outright.
✓When to Itemize Tahm Kench
- When you find Tahm Kench early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Tahm Kench's key items
- When you can commit to 3-starring Tahm Kench through slow rolling
✗When NOT to Itemize Tahm Kench
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Tahm Kench Items in TFT Set 4
The best Tahm Kench item is Thief's Gloves with a 46.01% win rate (+13.52% vs base), 16.08% first place rate, and 3.67% pick rate. The most popular is Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 14.32% pick rate and 26.52% win rate. Ionic Spark has the highest first place rate at 17.02%. The top three Tahm Kench items are Thief's Gloves, Ionic Spark, and Evenshroud.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | B | 46.01% | +13.52% | 16.08% | 3.67% | 715 | ||
  | A | 38.03% | +5.54% | 17.02% | 2.55% | 497 | ||
 | B | 36.00% | +3.51% | 15.95% | 2.44% | 475 | ||
| 4 |  | B | 35.82% | +3.33% | 15.74% | 3.44% | 670 | |
| 5 | | B | 34.64% | +2.15% | 15.01% | 5.65% | 1,100 | |
| 6 |  | B | 32.06% | -0.43% | 14.57% | 10.19% | 1,984 | |
| 7 | | B | 31.54% | -0.95% | 15.25% | 6.50% | 1,265 | |
| 8 | | B | 30.36% | -2.13% | 14.30% | 10.49% | 2,042 | |
| 9 | | B | 27.87% | -4.62% | 13.53% | 11.87% | 2,311 | |
| 10 | | B | 26.52% | -5.97% | 13.41% | 14.32% | 2,787 |
Best Tahm Kench Artifact Items in TFT Set 4
The best Tahm Kench artifact item is Death's Defiance with a 83.33% win rate (+50.84% vs base), 21.66% first place rate, and 0.06% pick rate. The most popular is Aegis of Dawn with a 0.50% pick rate and 41.84% win rate. Silvermere Dawn has the highest first place rate at 21.96%. The top three Tahm Kench artifact items are Death's Defiance, Wit's End, and Lightshield Crest.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 83.33% | +50.84% | 21.66% | 0.06% | 12 | ||
| A | 61.11% | +28.62% | 20.95% | 0.09% | 18 | ||
| A | 56.86% | +24.37% | 20.64% | 0.26% | 51 | ||
| 4 | A | 53.45% | +20.96% | 19.97% | 0.30% | 58 | |
| 5 | A | 45.10% | +12.61% | 21.96% | 0.26% | 51 | |
| 6 | A | 42.86% | +10.37% | 19.85% | 0.07% | 14 | |
| 7 | A | 41.84% | +9.35% | 18.63% | 0.50% | 98 | |
| 8 | A | 40.00% | +7.51% | 20.15% | 0.05% | 10 | |
| 9 | A | 36.11% | +3.62% | 19.98% | 0.18% | 36 | |
| 10 | A | 34.85% | +2.36% | 17.85% | 0.34% | 66 | |
| 11 | A | 27.12% | -5.37% | 20.80% | 0.30% | 59 | |
| 12 | A | 26.67% | -5.82% | 20.26% | 0.39% | 75 | |
| 13 | B | 20.00% | -12.49% | 14.13% | 0.13% | 25 |
Best Tahm Kench Radiant Items in TFT Set 4
The best Tahm Kench radiant item is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 44.00% win rate (+11.51% vs base), 14.55% first place rate, and 0.13% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Spirit Visage with a 0.24% pick rate and 25.53% win rate. Radiant Ionic Spark has the highest first place rate at 16.93%. The top three Tahm Kench radiant items are Radiant Thief's Gloves, Radiant Warmog's Armor, and Radiant Bramble Vest.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 44.00% | +11.51% | 14.55% | 0.13% | 25 | ||
| B | 39.53% | +7.04% | 14.45% | 0.22% | 43 | ||
| B | 36.36% | +3.87% | 13.64% | 0.11% | 22 | ||
| 4 | B | 36.36% | +3.87% | 13.84% | 0.11% | 22 | |
| 5 | B | 25.53% | -6.96% | 15.22% | 0.24% | 47 | |
| 6 | B | 20.59% | -11.90% | 14.73% | 0.17% | 34 | |
| 7 | B | 20.00% | -12.49% | 16.93% | 0.05% | 10 | |
| 8 | B | 16.13% | -16.36% | 12.97% | 0.16% | 31 |
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Tahm Kench Set 4 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tahm Kench's best build in Set 4?
The best Tahm Kench build in Set 4 is Dragon's Claw, Sunfire Cape, and Spirit Visage with a 42.86% top four rate, 6.35% first place rate, and 4.51 average placement. This build is picked 0.41% of the time.
What is the best item for Tahm Kench?
The best item for Tahm Kench is Thief's Gloves with a 46.01% win rate. This item is picked 3.67% of the time and has won 329 matches across 715 games.
Which item is most popular on Tahm Kench?
Gargoyle Stoneplate is the most popular item on Tahm Kench with a 14.32% pick rate. This item maintains a 26.52% win rate and has been used in 2,787 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Tahm Kench?
The top 3 items for Tahm Kench are Thief's Gloves, Ionic Spark, and Evenshroud with an average win rate of 40.01%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Tahm Kench item builds have?
The Tahm Kench item builds are based on 14,312 total matches. Thief's Gloves has the most wins with 329 victories.
Should I always build Thief's Gloves on Tahm Kench?
While Thief's Gloves has the highest win rate at 46.01%, the best Tahm Kench build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Thief's Gloves, Ionic Spark, and Evenshroud as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Tahm Kench in TFT Set 4?
The top components to prioritize for Tahm Kench in Set 4 are Negatron Cloak, Chain Vest, and Giant's Belt. These components appear most frequently in Tahm Kench's highest win rate item builds. Negatron Cloak is the #1 priority component, appearing in 5 of Tahm Kench's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Tahm Kench in TFT?
When playing Tahm Kench in TFT Set 4, prioritize Negatron Cloak on the first carousel as it builds into Tahm Kench's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Chain Vest and Giant's Belt. These components give you the flexibility to build Tahm Kench's optimal items.
Should I itemize Tahm Kench in TFT Set 4?
Tahm Kench is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 4. Tahm Kench's best item build achieves a +10.4% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 32.5%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Tahm Kench a good item holder in TFT Set 4?
Tahm Kench is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 4. With optimal items, Tahm Kench achieves +10.4% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Tahm Kench's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 4?
When properly itemized, Tahm Kench achieves an average top four rate of 33.4% in TFT Set 4, which is +0.9% compared to the base rate of 32.5%. The best Tahm Kench item build reaches 42.9% top four rate with a 4.51 average placement.
What is the best Tahm Kench emblem?
The best Tahm Kench emblem is Elderwood Emblem with a 52.53% win rate. This emblem is picked 1.32% of the time and has been used in 257 matches.
What is the top Tahm Kench radiant item?
The top Tahm Kench radiant item is Radiant Striker's Flail with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 5 matches.
What is the best Tahm Kench artifact?
The best Tahm Kench artifact is Death's Defiance with a 83.33% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.06% of the time and has been used in 12 matches.