Shaco - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.7%
Pick Rate
3.1%

Shacovs Tahm Kench

AAssassin
Patch26.4
Matches974,630
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Shaco vs Tahm Kench is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Shaco wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Tahm Kench based on 22 games. Shaco holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Shaco build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Shaco vs Tahm Kench matchup.

Shaco Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Shaco performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Tahm Kench - 54.5% win rateTahm Kench(54.5%)
Shaco - 54.5% win rate in this matchup
Shaco
54.5% WR
VS
Tahm Kench vs Shaco matchup - 45.5% win rate
Tahm Kench
45.5% WR

Who Wins the Shaco vs Tahm Kench Matchup?

Shaco wins the Shaco vs Tahm Kench matchup
Winner
Shaco
Matches: 22
54.5%
Win Rate
45.5%
1.7
CS / min
1.7
906
DMG / min
601
10,703
Gold / game
10,107
99
Heal / min
449
357
DMG Mitigated / min
1,684
1.4
CC / min
1.0
55.6%
Early Game WR
44.4%
53.9%
Late Game WR
46.1%

Shaco vs Tahm Kench Matchup Summary

The Shaco vs Tahm Kench matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 22 recent matches analyzed, Shaco wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Tahm Kench's 45.5%, giving Shaco a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Shaco dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Tahm Kench players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Tahm Kench leads by 1,678 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Shaco players can confidently pick into Tahm Kench and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Tahm Kench away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Shaco vs Tahm Kench Laning Phase Breakdown

Shaco wins the laning phase against Tahm Kench in League of Legends

Shaco is favored during the laning phase against Tahm Kench, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Shaco holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.7Shaco
1.7Tahm Kench
Shaco and Tahm Kench farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
906Shaco
601Tahm Kench
Shaco heavily out-damages Tahm Kench by 305 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Tahm Kench should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Shaco's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,703Shaco
10,107Tahm Kench
Shaco earns 595 more gold per game than Tahm Kench, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Shaco slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.4Shaco
1.0Tahm Kench
Shaco provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Tahm Kench, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Shaco coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
456Shaco
2,134Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench vastly out-sustains Shaco, healing and mitigating 1,678 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Tahm Kench can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Shaco is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Shaco, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Shaco Build Against Tahm Kench

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Tahm Kench, providing the mobility and stats Shaco needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Shaco against Tahm Kench are Liandry's Torment, Cryptbloom and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Shaco an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Shaco vs Tahm Kench matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Shaco
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Shaco early game win rateShaco55.6%
Tahm Kench early game win rateTahm Kench44.4%
Late Game
Shaco
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Shaco late game win rateShaco53.9%
Tahm Kench late game win rateTahm Kench46.1%

Shaco dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Tahm Kench. This lopsided early game means Shaco can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Shaco is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.9% win rate — 7.7 points above Tahm Kench. Extended games heavily favor Shaco, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Shaco holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Tahm Kench players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Shaco Runes Against Tahm Kench

Sorcery rune tree - Shaco primary runes vs Tahm KenchSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Shaco rune vs Tahm KenchManaflow Band - best Shaco rune vs Tahm KenchTranscendence - best Shaco rune vs Tahm KenchScorch - best Shaco rune vs Tahm Kench
Domination rune tree - Shaco secondary runes vs Tahm KenchDomination
Sudden Impact - best Shaco rune vs Tahm KenchUltimate Hunter - best Shaco rune vs Tahm Kench
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Domination secondary allows Shaco to press their advantage against Tahm Kench, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Shaco matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. The table below shows Shaco's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Shaco build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Shaco matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.34%2580.969712,70153.1%51.8%
49.74%1900.869113,09145.6%52.1%
61.88%1820.975913,87667.2%59.4%
42.78%1800.973912,85538.8%45.1%
56.88%1610.974912,82662.9%53.1%
42.14%1600.969812,74538.7%44.3%
60.00%1560.875713,33858.9%60.6%
52.94%1371.074212,91148.1%56.1%
44.88%1280.983112,94750.0%42.2%
52.00%1250.976213,23353.9%50.7%
50.00%1160.874213,24652.3%48.6%
54.78%1150.773212,14843.6%65.0%
52.78%1111.081413,00454.5%51.6%
50.00%1100.973712,85550.0%50.0%
53.27%1070.976613,14848.8%56.1%
48.08%1041.076213,04547.1%48.6%
40.38%1040.871812,97143.6%38.5%
55.45%1011.071413,72353.7%56.7%
48.31%911.173612,74454.0%44.2%
48.86%880.875313,61848.6%49.1%
41.38%881.47159,44932.4%48.0%
57.32%831.176512,54563.6%53.1%
39.51%811.367612,82042.9%37.7%
54.43%791.082114,58456.0%53.7%
45.21%751.071413,14554.8%38.1%
47.89%711.46769,66756.7%41.5%
50.00%700.973912,77553.1%47.4%
50.72%691.46709,84346.1%53.5%
46.97%661.078612,65840.6%52.9%
42.42%660.862911,85140.7%43.6%
50.00%641.46759,11246.7%52.9%
45.31%640.979813,20346.1%44.7%
51.56%641.269313,05644.4%54.4%
48.39%621.267311,35348.4%48.4%
45.90%611.178412,61252.4%42.5%
52.46%610.876812,45354.5%51.3%
42.37%601.176813,71935.7%44.4%
64.91%591.57269,62757.1%72.4%
57.14%571.068613,18557.1%57.1%
57.89%571.582311,16663.6%54.3%
50.00%561.074112,48352.0%48.4%
50.91%560.882113,42947.1%52.6%
56.36%550.871613,90052.4%58.8%
52.83%530.882213,20852.6%52.9%
52.00%501.565010,31955.6%50.0%
55.32%470.976612,71050.0%58.1%
60.87%471.278712,52838.5%69.7%
55.32%470.870612,03461.5%47.6%
43.48%461.670110,20429.4%51.7%
55.56%451.171913,60146.7%60.0%
53.33%451.184213,47952.6%53.9%
50.00%441.173712,04433.3%58.6%
55.81%431.482510,75953.3%57.1%
48.84%431.273411,37842.9%51.7%
64.29%431.074513,04857.1%67.9%
46.34%411.176212,69647.4%45.5%
50.00%401.47009,90785.7%30.8%
57.50%401.366810,27965.0%50.0%
60.00%401.186012,61672.7%55.2%
43.24%370.868011,10140.0%47.1%
48.65%370.959912,24360.0%40.9%
44.44%361.670112,57345.5%44.0%
56.25%321.570410,63160.0%54.5%
53.13%320.967512,99641.7%60.0%
53.33%301.48519,79550.0%57.1%
53.33%300.967013,23030.0%65.0%
55.17%291.380810,28175.0%41.2%
50.00%281.070912,64353.3%46.1%
65.38%260.866212,17469.2%61.5%
42.31%261.579110,56040.0%43.8%
68.00%251.368610,53770.0%66.7%
48.00%251.36449,27450.0%46.7%
56.00%251.17479,79080.0%40.0%
24.00%251.580611,78410.0%33.3%
29.17%242.775412,20444.4%20.0%
45.83%241.981312,55020.0%52.6%
41.67%241.56369,42736.4%46.1%
54.55%221.790610,70355.6%53.9%
70.00%211.379211,04266.7%71.4%
28.57%211.376511,30214.3%35.7%
65.00%201.682210,43242.9%76.9%
66.67%190.983512,54487.5%50.0%
44.44%181.067113,89740.0%46.1%
58.82%170.967214,88266.7%57.1%
58.82%171.574210,30750.0%66.7%
41.18%171.575710,29228.6%50.0%
58.82%171.479910,89328.6%80.0%
37.50%161.879213,42033.3%40.0%
50.00%161.45509,62350.0%50.0%
62.50%161.876411,42171.4%55.6%
60.00%151.774511,279100.0%53.9%
42.86%141.37529,89857.1%28.6%
75.00%121.16718,93457.1%100.0%
50.00%122.677411,86825.0%62.5%
50.00%124.796712,73060.0%42.9%
50.00%122.871212,31033.3%66.7%
54.55%111.161611,57457.1%50.0%
44.44%104.095410,95433.3%50.0%
40.00%101.26788,17925.0%50.0%
77.78%92.96929,888100.0%60.0%
62.50%93.66669,72375.0%50.0%
66.67%91.072811,47366.7%66.7%
55.56%91.363411,87050.0%60.0%
37.50%81.983612,77850.0%25.0%
62.50%81.487013,50450.0%66.7%
50.00%81.661011,87533.3%60.0%
42.86%73.87129,66750.0%33.3%
42.86%71.47009,49550.0%33.3%
40.00%62.472213,5660.0%66.7%
83.33%63.692714,122100.0%75.0%
50.00%60.984011,05250.0%50.0%
60.00%51.991113,778100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.35799,02333.3%50.0%
50.00%52.078211,5540.0%50.0%
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Shaco vs Tahm Kench - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Shaco do against Tahm Kench in League of Legends?

Shaco wins the Shaco vs Tahm Kench matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Tahm Kench's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 22 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Shaco do against Tahm Kench in the early game?

In the early game, Shaco has the advantage against Tahm Kench with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Shaco players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Shaco do against Tahm Kench in the late game?

In the late game, Shaco takes over the Shaco vs Tahm Kench matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to 46.1%. Shaco scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Shaco vs Tahm Kench matchup?

Shaco wins the matchup against Tahm Kench with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Shaco is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 22 games analyzed.

What is the best Shaco build against Tahm Kench?

The best Shaco build against Tahm Kench includes Liandry's Torment, Cryptbloom, Blackfire Torch with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Shaco runes against Tahm Kench?

The best Shaco runes against Tahm Kench use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Shaco vs Tahm Kench matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Shaco counter Tahm Kench?

Yes, Shaco has a favorable matchup against Tahm Kench with a 54.5% win rate. Shaco strongly counters Tahm Kench in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Shaco against Tahm Kench?

When playing Shaco against Tahm Kench, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.