Tahm Kench - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.0%
Pick Rate
3.6%

Tahm Kenchvs Annie

ATankSupport
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Tahm Kench vs Annie is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Annie wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Tahm Kench based on 11 games. Tahm Kench wins the early laning phase while Annie scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Tahm Kench build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Tahm Kench vs Annie matchup.

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Tahm Kench Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Tahm Kench 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 - 36.4% win rate in this matchup
Tahm Kench
36.4% WR
VS
Annie vs Tahm Kench matchup - 63.6% win rate
Annie
63.6% WR

Who Wins the Tahm Kench vs Annie Matchup?

Annie wins the Tahm Kench vs Annie matchup
Winner
Annie
Matches: 11
36.4%
Win Rate
63.6%
2.1
CS / min
1.8
630
DMG / min
825
10,850
Gold / game
10,705
444
Heal / min
82
1,741
DMG Mitigated / min
373
1.2
CC / min
1.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
28.6%
Late Game WR
71.4%

Tahm Kench vs Annie Matchup Summary

The Tahm Kench vs Annie matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Annie wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Tahm Kench's 36.4%, giving Annie a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Tahm Kench controls the early laning stage, but Annie outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Tahm Kench needs to press advantages before Annie reaches their power spikes, while Annie should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Tahm Kench leads by 1,730 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Annie has a strong advantage in this matchup. Tahm Kench players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Annie 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.

Tahm Kench vs Annie Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Tahm Kench is favored during the laning phase against Annie, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Tahm Kench holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.1Tahm Kench
1.8Annie
Tahm Kench edges out Annie by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Tahm Kench.
Damage
630Tahm Kench
825Annie
Annie heavily out-damages Tahm Kench by 196 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 Annie's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,850Tahm Kench
10,705Annie
Tahm Kench and Annie generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 145 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.2Tahm Kench
1.3Annie
Both Tahm Kench and Annie provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
2,185Tahm Kench
455Annie
Tahm Kench vastly out-sustains Annie, healing and mitigating 1,730 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Tahm Kench can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Annie is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Annie, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Tahm Kench Build Against Annie

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Annie, providing the mobility and stats Tahm Kench needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Tahm Kench against Annie are Blade of The Ruined King, Heartsteel and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench vs Annie matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Tahm Kench
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Tahm Kench early game win rateTahm Kench50.0%
Annie early game win rateAnnie50.0%
Late Game
Annie
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Tahm Kench late game win rateTahm Kench28.6%
Annie late game win rateAnnie71.4%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Tahm Kench and Annie, with Tahm Kench holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Annie is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Tahm Kench. Extended games heavily favor Annie, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Tahm Kench has the edge early, but Annie gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Tahm Kench Runes Against Annie

Resolve rune tree - Tahm Kench primary runes vs AnnieResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Tahm Kench rune vs AnnieShield Bash - best Tahm Kench rune vs AnnieConditioning - best Tahm Kench rune vs AnnieOvergrowth - best Tahm Kench rune vs Annie
Precision rune tree - Tahm Kench secondary runes vs AnniePrecision
Triumph - best Tahm Kench rune vs AnnieLegend: Alacrity - best Tahm Kench rune vs Annie
100.0% WR

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


Tahm Kench matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Tahm Kench'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 Tahm Kench build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Tahm Kench matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.45%1821.65469,46747.3%50.9%
50.29%1711.45979,27753.0%47.7%
50.30%1691.45819,88455.6%47.8%
52.47%1621.25999,10951.9%53.1%
44.65%1591.46019,63244.0%45.2%
43.36%1431.45839,51734.9%50.6%
50.41%1235.073110,69751.0%50.0%
53.78%1191.45029,15454.0%53.6%
40.17%1175.786411,36546.8%35.7%
53.21%1091.25628,74766.7%40.0%
41.12%1074.983710,90430.6%46.5%
57.00%1001.45739,53562.0%52.0%
50.52%971.557310,05253.9%48.3%
47.42%972.672210,79663.4%35.7%
62.77%945.085411,35260.0%64.8%
47.73%885.289511,41043.6%51.0%
53.41%885.395610,43645.6%61.9%
54.88%821.462910,08556.5%54.2%
44.44%811.57029,03746.1%42.9%
46.67%751.45659,56754.0%39.5%
47.95%735.376710,57951.4%44.7%
47.83%691.54999,11846.4%48.8%
46.38%694.483610,94830.8%55.8%
41.79%671.25608,92046.9%37.1%
48.44%641.25848,89244.1%53.3%
46.03%635.180510,13835.7%54.3%
54.10%611.35999,22756.5%52.6%
46.55%581.15688,78546.1%46.9%
45.61%571.45839,66238.9%48.7%
50.88%575.684711,26841.4%60.7%
38.60%575.31,1979,87242.9%31.8%
44.64%565.291010,32141.7%46.9%
35.19%545.26989,77225.9%44.4%
50.00%541.965110,30247.8%51.6%
50.98%511.36009,75751.9%50.0%
62.00%501.35598,43060.0%65.0%
46.94%491.25839,56260.9%34.6%
54.17%485.36789,95748.1%61.9%
45.83%485.591510,73137.9%57.9%
64.58%485.396010,53068.2%61.5%
57.45%471.471610,72857.1%57.7%
55.32%471.97449,80172.0%36.4%
41.30%465.898011,30547.8%34.8%
53.33%455.270011,23135.7%61.3%
46.67%455.575510,20954.5%39.1%
55.56%455.087810,36160.0%52.0%
33.33%454.978410,02736.4%30.4%
51.11%455.58749,60948.3%56.3%
55.56%455.579711,11166.7%48.1%
52.27%445.796411,95655.0%50.0%
55.81%433.772710,93672.2%44.0%
48.78%411.36029,39445.0%52.4%
58.54%411.25709,24147.4%68.2%
58.97%395.489110,92850.0%66.7%
29.73%371.55288,04520.0%41.2%
48.65%375.281611,28943.8%52.4%
45.95%375.691412,03638.5%50.0%
41.67%361.45258,43440.9%42.9%
62.86%355.292811,65578.6%52.4%
44.12%344.65469,84346.7%42.1%
48.48%331.44578,65161.5%40.0%
37.50%325.26279,40535.7%38.9%
56.25%325.292511,70440.0%70.6%
50.00%305.293211,16761.5%41.2%
24.14%295.092710,8278.3%35.3%
51.72%295.083510,08650.0%53.9%
39.29%281.54848,61450.0%31.3%
51.85%275.296110,93546.7%58.3%
64.00%255.71,00112,64342.9%72.2%
62.50%244.595612,12471.4%58.8%
45.83%242.060010,84057.1%41.2%
43.48%234.761910,34643.8%42.9%
52.17%234.881713,00040.0%55.6%
40.91%225.381511,53528.6%46.7%
45.45%225.397914,32557.1%40.0%
45.45%225.085111,08662.5%35.7%
40.00%205.063610,04716.7%50.0%
70.00%204.275710,21081.8%55.6%
45.00%201.56208,14670.0%20.0%
63.16%194.194711,92557.1%66.7%
57.89%195.779511,93550.0%71.4%
47.37%191.24599,52157.1%41.7%
55.56%185.588113,72560.0%53.9%
50.00%184.979810,78363.6%28.6%
41.18%172.47219,36044.4%37.5%
58.82%175.31,00211,21271.4%50.0%
23.53%173.971711,00620.0%25.0%
64.71%173.465510,90250.0%72.7%
52.94%175.385611,37550.0%55.6%
52.94%175.273512,24366.7%45.5%
43.75%162.36518,93844.4%42.9%
56.25%165.294713,22037.5%75.0%
31.25%165.069610,38337.5%25.0%
37.50%163.571710,01528.6%44.4%
43.75%165.087612,55950.0%40.0%
64.29%144.177610,99866.7%60.0%
21.43%145.57419,77542.9%0.0%
78.57%144.461311,142100.0%66.7%
53.85%132.451710,33566.7%42.9%
38.46%135.489312,32433.3%42.9%
25.00%125.879211,22740.0%14.3%
45.45%113.16209,40560.0%33.3%
81.82%113.978210,99680.0%83.3%
54.55%112.07229,51740.0%66.7%
63.64%115.790812,05266.7%62.5%
36.36%112.163010,85050.0%28.6%
60.00%104.88169,16166.7%50.0%
77.78%92.697711,90475.0%80.0%
55.56%95.177110,61766.7%50.0%
44.44%91.36568,94142.9%50.0%
55.56%93.777912,09950.0%60.0%
50.00%84.789514,1820.0%50.0%
50.00%85.76168,8210.0%100.0%
75.00%82.871211,441100.0%60.0%
62.50%82.478912,670100.0%57.1%
25.00%85.46978,16116.7%50.0%
37.50%84.986410,8720.0%50.0%
75.00%85.08567,11171.4%100.0%
42.86%75.06808,37040.0%50.0%
71.43%74.78099,028100.0%50.0%
71.43%71.353611,6890.0%71.4%
57.14%71.65848,32875.0%33.3%
57.14%73.160212,03050.0%60.0%
42.86%72.17909,47140.0%50.0%
66.67%64.166210,75566.7%66.7%
33.33%64.573211,74650.0%0.0%
80.00%54.275610,45650.0%100.0%
40.00%52.665310,15433.3%50.0%
100.00%54.691213,360100.0%100.0%
80.00%54.886012,128100.0%75.0%
40.00%53.992913,391100.0%25.0%
60.00%53.367012,7170.0%100.0%
40.00%55.07008,07533.3%50.0%
60.00%54.590111,460100.0%33.3%

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Tahm Kench vs Annie - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Annie wins the Tahm Kench vs Annie matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Tahm Kench's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Tahm Kench has the advantage against Annie with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Tahm Kench players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Annie takes over the Tahm Kench vs Annie matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Annie scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Tahm Kench vs Annie matchup?

Annie wins the matchup against Tahm Kench with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Annie is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Tahm Kench build against Annie?

The best Tahm Kench build against Annie includes Blade of The Ruined King, Heartsteel, Dusk and Dawn with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Tahm Kench runes against Annie?

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

Does Tahm Kench counter Annie?

No, Tahm Kench struggles against Annie with only a 36.4% win rate. Annie has the advantage in this matchup. Tahm Kench players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Annie's lead.

How do I play Tahm Kench against Annie?

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