Tahm Kench - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.2%
Pick Rate
3.7%

Tahm Kenchvs Aphelios

ATankSupport
Patch26.10
Matches900,877
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Tahm Kench vs Aphelios is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Tahm Kench wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Aphelios based on 5 games. Tahm Kench holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Tahm Kench build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Tahm Kench vs Aphelios matchup.

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
Aphelios - 60.0% win rateAphelios(60.0%)
Tahm Kench - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Tahm Kench
60.0% WR
VS
Aphelios vs Tahm Kench matchup - 40.0% win rate
Aphelios
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Tahm Kench vs Aphelios Matchup?

Tahm Kench wins the Tahm Kench vs Aphelios matchup
Winner
Tahm Kench
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
5.3
CS / min
6.3
842
DMG / min
1,257
9,452
Gold / game
10,275
587
Heal / min
235
1,713
DMG Mitigated / min
462
1.5
CC / min
0.7
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Tahm Kench vs Aphelios Matchup Summary

The Tahm Kench vs Aphelios matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Tahm Kench wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Aphelios's 40.0%, giving Tahm Kench a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Tahm Kench dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Aphelios 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 1,603 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Tahm Kench players can confidently pick into Aphelios and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Aphelios away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Tahm Kench vs Aphelios Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
5.3Tahm Kench
6.3Aphelios
Aphelios significantly out-farms Tahm Kench by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Aphelios a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Tahm Kench players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
842Tahm Kench
1,257Aphelios
Aphelios heavily out-damages Tahm Kench by 415 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 Aphelios's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,452Tahm Kench
10,275Aphelios
Aphelios generates a commanding 823 more gold per game than Tahm Kench. This substantial economic advantage means Aphelios consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Tahm Kench should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.5Tahm Kench
0.7Aphelios
Tahm Kench provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Aphelios, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Tahm Kench coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
2,300Tahm Kench
696Aphelios
Tahm Kench vastly out-sustains Aphelios, healing and mitigating 1,603 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Tahm Kench can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aphelios is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aphelios, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Tahm Kench
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Tahm Kench early game win rateTahm Kench50.0%
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios50.0%
Late Game
Tahm Kench
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Tahm Kench late game win rateTahm Kench66.7%
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Tahm Kench and Aphelios, 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.

Tahm Kench is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Aphelios. 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. Aphelios players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Tahm Kench Runes Against Aphelios

Resolve rune tree - Tahm Kench primary runes vs ApheliosResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Tahm Kench rune vs ApheliosShield Bash - best Tahm Kench rune vs ApheliosSecond Wind - best Tahm Kench rune vs ApheliosOvergrowth - best Tahm Kench rune vs Aphelios
Inspiration rune tree - Tahm Kench secondary runes vs ApheliosInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Tahm Kench rune vs ApheliosApproach Velocity - best Tahm Kench rune vs Aphelios
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Tahm Kench to press their advantage against Aphelios, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Tahm Kench matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.00%2401.35609,20347.6%43.0%
51.63%2151.45779,82047.2%54.8%
48.98%1961.35878,82750.0%47.7%
48.00%1751.25539,20349.5%46.4%
42.77%1664.669710,71339.7%44.9%
51.25%1601.45808,75245.0%57.5%
51.28%1561.75889,56358.7%46.2%
48.68%1521.35639,20246.6%50.6%
53.47%1445.897911,19048.4%57.3%
41.96%1431.35879,56445.3%39.2%
53.15%1431.25939,41745.6%60.0%
49.19%1245.181010,77841.5%53.0%
54.17%1201.46059,26057.4%51.5%
50.43%1175.294411,70939.0%56.6%
61.06%1135.286211,96959.0%62.2%
53.98%1131.357510,02558.7%50.8%
54.13%1092.471610,81556.1%52.9%
50.00%1081.36459,00545.5%54.7%
46.15%1045.287011,12342.2%49.1%
48.86%881.35999,31461.7%34.1%
55.17%871.25099,37671.8%41.7%
52.94%851.26359,25560.5%46.8%
54.43%791.35368,69060.9%45.5%
52.56%785.290312,54659.5%46.3%
50.00%765.267710,56033.3%59.2%
47.30%741.45028,81446.7%47.7%
44.59%741.25899,74043.3%45.5%
50.68%735.578010,53554.0%47.2%
54.79%731.261210,21052.0%56.3%
45.71%701.35409,65448.0%44.4%
57.97%694.173910,03154.5%61.1%
46.97%665.373411,76152.2%44.2%
48.48%665.71,01711,31836.0%56.1%
39.06%641.55759,94635.0%40.9%
60.32%635.688010,37057.1%62.9%
50.00%625.41,13410,70548.4%51.6%
53.33%605.092410,55646.1%58.8%
46.67%605.485011,48147.8%46.0%
53.45%585.287011,66952.0%54.5%
44.64%565.38059,34043.3%46.1%
57.14%561.564410,32761.9%54.3%
54.55%554.376311,77169.6%43.8%
37.04%544.688710,63015.8%48.6%
54.72%531.85869,96352.6%55.9%
54.72%535.597411,23940.9%64.5%
40.00%501.36009,29036.4%42.9%
53.06%491.36029,20345.5%59.3%
41.67%481.35609,62750.0%34.6%
52.08%481.45419,51750.0%53.6%
57.45%475.573510,69572.0%40.9%
46.81%474.891710,50955.6%41.4%
46.67%455.382511,30862.5%37.9%
48.89%455.074011,26668.2%30.4%
52.27%445.394910,79948.0%57.9%
53.49%435.187011,91850.0%55.6%
54.76%421.462410,10240.0%63.0%
54.76%421.34927,92956.0%52.9%
58.54%412.477010,10571.4%45.0%
51.22%415.983312,08850.0%51.7%
63.16%384.280511,39471.4%52.9%
60.53%385.290711,30171.4%54.2%
50.00%361.65129,93143.8%55.0%
41.67%364.479010,69850.0%31.3%
62.86%352.37839,30364.7%61.1%
60.00%355.583910,06863.2%56.3%
52.94%345.792511,02750.0%55.6%
58.82%345.780610,44770.6%47.1%
54.55%333.561210,56357.1%52.6%
53.13%324.983010,86166.7%45.0%
59.38%321.763510,68850.0%63.6%
53.13%325.689510,31560.0%47.1%
59.38%324.780710,90560.0%58.8%
48.39%314.382310,86620.0%61.9%
51.61%311.55949,98753.9%50.0%
67.74%315.782111,73866.7%68.4%
54.84%315.380511,38858.3%52.6%
41.38%294.573511,87120.0%45.8%
44.83%294.979110,08547.1%41.7%
57.69%265.088412,64725.0%72.2%
65.38%264.865811,29666.7%64.3%
60.00%254.982312,43888.9%43.8%
68.00%255.282511,08361.5%75.0%
54.17%245.396910,82161.5%45.5%
43.48%235.495712,76350.0%38.5%
68.18%225.285310,25066.7%70.0%
47.62%216.595710,18836.4%60.0%
31.58%194.383510,46922.2%40.0%
63.16%193.878910,62877.8%50.0%
31.58%194.174811,44460.0%21.4%
68.42%195.68399,53766.7%71.4%
50.00%185.079110,46640.0%62.5%
55.56%182.569711,20850.0%57.1%
56.25%165.91,07611,54885.7%33.3%
43.75%164.789911,98160.0%36.4%
43.75%164.97749,97257.1%33.3%
60.00%155.198611,23362.5%57.1%
53.85%132.266610,07360.0%50.0%
38.46%135.085912,7370.0%45.5%
23.08%133.988111,3690.0%37.5%
53.85%131.985311,61620.0%75.0%
41.67%124.580911,57620.0%57.1%
50.00%123.76789,33950.0%50.0%
50.00%124.87189,10050.0%50.0%
58.33%121.567212,318100.0%50.0%
58.33%125.583013,58550.0%62.5%
50.00%125.775213,05950.0%50.0%
45.45%115.179611,57250.0%42.9%
63.64%114.894512,77666.7%62.5%
54.55%115.884713,74250.0%55.6%
72.73%115.785213,73180.0%66.7%
45.45%111.15067,19750.0%33.3%
54.55%113.65439,67942.9%75.0%
54.55%114.096814,70066.7%50.0%
54.55%111.96678,61750.0%60.0%
45.45%113.36559,9960.0%62.5%
40.00%104.26289,00220.0%60.0%
50.00%104.98709,85760.0%40.0%
60.00%101.573810,64840.0%80.0%
77.78%91.46979,91283.3%66.7%
44.44%92.94907,22840.0%50.0%
44.44%91.56279,47650.0%40.0%
50.00%82.55849,35160.0%33.3%
50.00%85.269810,28150.0%50.0%
62.50%84.784713,3760.0%71.4%
62.50%85.095011,52375.0%50.0%
25.00%83.05808,5340.0%50.0%
28.57%73.41,02910,5450.0%50.0%
71.43%71.85628,50860.0%100.0%
85.71%73.68029,79775.0%100.0%
57.14%73.677110,79450.0%66.7%
42.86%74.886212,4200.0%60.0%
57.14%75.669311,30150.0%60.0%
50.00%65.481012,647100.0%40.0%
66.67%62.46429,607100.0%33.3%
50.00%65.084210,51233.3%66.7%
50.00%65.782813,290100.0%40.0%
100.00%63.799112,639100.0%100.0%
50.00%63.089013,7730.0%50.0%
66.67%65.48396,63066.7%0.0%
83.33%64.91,09514,3410.0%83.3%
16.67%61.55077,10333.3%0.0%
33.33%66.07149,92925.0%50.0%
66.67%63.15629,982100.0%60.0%
33.33%63.375812,7530.0%40.0%
60.00%55.38429,45250.0%66.7%
40.00%54.05538,63350.0%33.3%
60.00%55.361910,19150.0%100.0%

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Tahm Kench vs Aphelios - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Tahm Kench wins the Tahm Kench vs Aphelios matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Aphelios's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

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

In the early game, Tahm Kench has the advantage against Aphelios 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 Aphelios in the late game?

In the late game, Tahm Kench takes over the Tahm Kench vs Aphelios matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Tahm Kench scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Tahm Kench vs Aphelios matchup?

Tahm Kench wins the matchup against Aphelios with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Tahm Kench is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Tahm Kench build against Aphelios?

The best Tahm Kench build against Aphelios includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Tahm Kench runes against Aphelios?

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

Does Tahm Kench counter Aphelios?

Yes, Tahm Kench has a favorable matchup against Aphelios with a 60.0% win rate. Tahm Kench strongly counters Aphelios in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Tahm Kench against Aphelios?

When playing Tahm Kench against Aphelios, 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.