Shyvana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.3%
Pick Rate
6.1%

Shyvanavs Tahm Kench

AFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches311,655
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Shyvana vs Tahm Kench is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Tahm Kench wins with a 87.5% win rate (+75.0%) over Shyvana based on 8 games. Tahm Kench holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Shyvana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Shyvana vs Tahm Kench matchup.

Shyvana Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Shyvana 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.

Compare against an opponent
Tahm Kench - 12.5% win rateTahm Kench(12.5%)
Shyvana - 12.5% win rate in this matchup
Shyvana
12.5% WR
VS
Tahm Kench vs Shyvana matchup - 87.5% win rate
Tahm Kench
87.5% WR

Who Wins the Shyvana vs Tahm Kench Matchup?

Tahm Kench wins the Shyvana vs Tahm Kench matchup
Winner
Tahm Kench
Matches: 8
12.5%
Win Rate
87.5%
5.3
CS / min
5.8
875
DMG / min
940
10,748
Gold / game
12,846
226
Heal / min
537
1,355
DMG Mitigated / min
1,669
0.5
CC / min
1.8
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
20.0%
Late Game WR
80.0%

Shyvana vs Tahm Kench Matchup Summary

The Shyvana vs Tahm Kench matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Tahm Kench wins with a 87.5% win rate compared to Shyvana's 12.5%, giving Tahm Kench a 75.0 percentage point advantage. Tahm Kench dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Shyvana players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Tahm Kench leads by 1.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Tahm Kench has a strong advantage in this matchup. Shyvana players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Tahm Kench overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Shyvana vs Tahm Kench Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
5.3Shyvana
5.8Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench edges out Shyvana by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Tahm Kench.
Damage
875Shyvana
940Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench deals 65 more champion damage per minute than Shyvana. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Shyvana choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Tahm Kench's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,748Shyvana
12,846Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench generates a commanding 2,098 more gold per game than Shyvana. This substantial economic advantage means Tahm Kench consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Shyvana should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Shyvana
1.8Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench brings significantly more crowd control than Shyvana, with 1.4 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Tahm Kench far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Shyvana should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,581Shyvana
2,206Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench vastly out-sustains Shyvana, healing and mitigating 625 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Tahm Kench can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Shyvana is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Shyvana, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Shyvana Build Against Tahm Kench

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Tahm Kench, providing the mobility and stats Shyvana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Shyvana against Tahm Kench are Sundered Sky, Riftmaker and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Shyvana 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 Shyvana vs Tahm Kench matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Tahm Kench
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Shyvana early game win rateShyvana0.0%
Tahm Kench early game win rateTahm Kench100.0%
Late Game
Tahm Kench
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Shyvana late game win rateShyvana20.0%
Tahm Kench late game win rateTahm Kench80.0%

Tahm Kench dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Shyvana. This lopsided early game means Tahm Kench can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Tahm Kench is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Shyvana. Extended games heavily favor Tahm Kench, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Shyvana Runes Against Tahm Kench

Resolve rune tree - Shyvana primary runes vs Tahm KenchResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Shyvana rune vs Tahm KenchShield Bash - best Shyvana rune vs Tahm KenchBone Plating - best Shyvana rune vs Tahm KenchOvergrowth - best Shyvana rune vs Tahm Kench
Precision rune tree - Shyvana secondary runes vs Tahm KenchPrecision
Triumph - best Shyvana rune vs Tahm KenchCut Down - best Shyvana rune vs Tahm Kench
100.0% WR

The Resolve and Precision rune setup gives Shyvana the best tools to compete against Tahm Kench in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Shyvana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Shyvana'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 Shyvana build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Shyvana matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.65%1701.374613,25248.7%46.7%
51.30%1541.371613,02953.6%49.4%
56.21%1531.272113,29254.0%57.8%
42.36%1441.379712,48544.2%40.3%
51.06%1411.379113,27051.6%50.6%
50.00%1081.375812,99463.3%39.0%
46.23%1061.375613,05748.1%44.4%
58.25%1031.480713,33656.9%59.6%
53.68%951.381513,77061.5%48.2%
46.67%901.278412,63344.7%48.1%
44.94%891.471613,64037.5%49.1%
53.41%881.778212,88456.4%51.0%
46.59%882.01,01113,69545.7%47.2%
53.57%841.771011,96451.0%57.1%
49.38%811.286113,35245.0%53.7%
45.07%712.478612,36344.7%45.5%
51.43%701.375612,90256.3%47.4%
56.92%651.176312,84443.8%69.7%
53.23%622.987112,82454.8%51.6%
51.67%601.279012,84145.5%59.3%
44.07%592.370312,06640.0%48.3%
53.45%581.280012,54051.6%55.6%
49.12%571.367312,46548.3%50.0%
52.63%571.388613,85446.1%58.1%
61.40%571.384214,19558.8%62.5%
63.27%491.480112,93856.5%69.2%
52.08%481.473813,37568.4%41.4%
45.65%465.679212,14238.9%50.0%
62.22%451.272212,80161.9%62.5%
40.91%442.973913,66050.0%36.7%
47.73%441.273512,59745.5%50.0%
68.18%441.294712,88069.6%66.7%
47.73%441.272511,80346.1%50.0%
40.91%441.374813,15544.0%36.8%
45.24%422.468212,14950.0%40.0%
46.34%414.083611,75357.1%35.0%
51.22%413.281212,16052.9%50.0%
50.00%402.489013,83653.3%48.0%
50.00%401.379613,79057.1%46.1%
69.70%331.281412,60266.7%73.3%
25.00%321.166712,8148.3%35.0%
48.39%312.075013,07150.0%47.4%
51.61%312.579413,55966.7%42.1%
46.67%303.777911,24144.4%50.0%
71.43%281.375913,98871.4%71.4%
53.57%281.970211,68621.4%85.7%
70.37%274.581211,06966.7%73.3%
59.26%271.280814,58155.6%61.1%
44.00%251.275911,94647.1%37.5%
44.00%251.273913,28744.4%43.8%
58.33%242.382913,14758.3%58.3%
50.00%241.480212,12664.3%30.0%
34.78%235.379411,64133.3%35.7%
65.22%231.369912,29658.3%72.7%
52.38%213.290514,08950.0%54.5%
52.63%191.375712,51963.6%37.5%
44.44%181.268812,87050.0%37.5%
61.11%181.367213,79560.0%61.5%
41.18%175.875811,76528.6%50.0%
62.50%161.191313,32687.5%37.5%
50.00%166.466411,28457.1%44.4%
13.33%155.45109,05910.0%20.0%
60.00%154.881110,09560.0%60.0%
60.00%154.172612,06750.0%71.4%
46.67%153.168011,87733.3%66.7%
38.46%136.477210,72828.6%50.0%
38.46%133.980112,34766.7%14.3%
41.67%126.375310,75733.3%44.4%
66.67%121.068011,76055.6%100.0%
45.45%111.272512,59642.9%50.0%
54.55%115.761510,63533.3%80.0%
50.00%105.067011,53740.0%60.0%
50.00%106.06978,39260.0%40.0%
70.00%102.483713,11160.0%80.0%
50.00%105.691513,55533.3%57.1%
55.56%93.466613,57650.0%57.1%
33.33%96.366610,2680.0%60.0%
12.50%85.387510,7480.0%20.0%
62.50%81.975814,29833.3%80.0%
100.00%71.61,00716,348100.0%100.0%
42.86%72.074713,8130.0%60.0%
57.14%76.190814,19033.3%75.0%
42.86%74.771013,48150.0%40.0%
50.00%65.586712,17466.7%33.3%
33.33%62.476315,00650.0%25.0%
50.00%62.09308,98750.0%50.0%
60.00%50.853010,13960.0%0.0%
40.00%54.381715,373100.0%25.0%
40.00%54.684416,544100.0%25.0%
40.00%55.873813,1180.0%40.0%
20.00%56.37487,2270.0%50.0%

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Shyvana vs Tahm Kench - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Tahm Kench wins the Shyvana vs Tahm Kench matchup with a 87.5% win rate compared to Shyvana's 12.5%, a 75.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Tahm Kench has the advantage against Shyvana with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Tahm Kench players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Tahm Kench takes over the Shyvana vs Tahm Kench matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Tahm Kench scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Shyvana vs Tahm Kench matchup?

Tahm Kench wins the matchup against Shyvana with a 87.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 75.0 percentage point advantage means Tahm Kench is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Shyvana build against Tahm Kench?

The best Shyvana build against Tahm Kench includes Sundered Sky, Riftmaker, Spear of Shojin with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Shyvana runes against Tahm Kench?

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

Does Shyvana counter Tahm Kench?

No, Shyvana struggles against Tahm Kench with only a 12.5% win rate. Tahm Kench has the advantage in this matchup. Shyvana players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Tahm Kench's lead.

How do I play Shyvana against Tahm Kench?

When playing Shyvana against Tahm Kench, play cautiously and avoid Tahm Kench's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Tahm Kench has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.