Tahm Kench - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
3.6%

Tahm Kenchvs Neeko

CTankSupport
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Tahm Kench vs Neeko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Neeko wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Tahm Kench based on 7 games. Neeko wins the early laning phase while Tahm Kench 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 Neeko 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.

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Tahm Kench - 28.6% win rate in this matchup
Tahm Kench
28.6% WR
VS
Neeko vs Tahm Kench matchup - 71.4% win rate
Neeko
71.4% WR

Who Wins the Tahm Kench vs Neeko Matchup?

Neeko wins the Tahm Kench vs Neeko matchup
Winner
Neeko
Matches: 7
28.6%
Win Rate
71.4%
1.6
CS / min
2.3
752
DMG / min
811
10,102
Gold / game
9,412
460
Heal / min
101
2,296
DMG Mitigated / min
413
1.1
CC / min
1.8
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Tahm Kench vs Neeko Matchup Summary

The Tahm Kench vs Neeko matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Neeko wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Tahm Kench's 28.6%, giving Neeko a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Neeko controls the early laning stage, but Tahm Kench outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Neeko needs to press advantages before Tahm Kench reaches their power spikes, while Tahm Kench should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Tahm Kench leads by 2,243 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Neeko 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 Neeko 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 Neeko Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.6Tahm Kench
2.3Neeko
Neeko edges out Tahm Kench by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Neeko.
Damage
752Tahm Kench
811Neeko
Neeko deals 60 more champion damage per minute than Tahm Kench. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Tahm Kench choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Neeko's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,102Tahm Kench
9,412Neeko
Tahm Kench earns 690 more gold per game than Neeko, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Tahm Kench slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.1Tahm Kench
1.8Neeko
Neeko provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Tahm Kench, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Neeko coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
2,757Tahm Kench
514Neeko
Tahm Kench vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 2,243 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Tahm Kench can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Neeko is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Neeko, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Tahm Kench Build Against Neeko

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Neeko, providing the mobility and stats Tahm Kench needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Tahm Kench against Neeko are Heartsteel, Thornmail and Spirit Visage. This combination gives Tahm Kench an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Neeko. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Tahm Kench vs Neeko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Neeko
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Tahm Kench early game win rateTahm Kench0.0%
Neeko early game win rateNeeko100.0%
Late Game
Tahm Kench
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Tahm Kench late game win rateTahm Kench50.0%
Neeko late game win rateNeeko50.0%

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

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Tahm Kench at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Neeko. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Neeko has the edge early, but Tahm Kench 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 Neeko

Resolve rune tree - Tahm Kench primary runes vs NeekoResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Tahm Kench rune vs NeekoShield Bash - best Tahm Kench rune vs NeekoSecond Wind - best Tahm Kench rune vs NeekoRevitalize - best Tahm Kench rune vs Neeko
Domination rune tree - Tahm Kench secondary runes vs NeekoDomination
Cheap Shot - best Tahm Kench rune vs NeekoUltimate Hunter - best Tahm Kench rune vs Neeko
25.0% WR

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


Tahm Kench matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.23%651.35857,85150.0%48.4%
47.37%571.45479,99425.0%56.1%
64.29%421.466710,10076.5%56.0%
57.50%401.45719,32273.3%48.0%
48.65%375.595210,67741.2%55.0%
50.00%361.46599,41791.7%29.2%
37.14%351.358310,22125.0%40.7%
39.39%335.383910,72930.8%45.0%
60.61%332.26169,63561.5%60.0%
53.13%324.886310,13350.0%55.0%
41.94%311.35879,71444.4%40.9%
60.00%302.677311,30575.0%54.5%
48.28%294.062110,13763.6%38.9%
51.72%291.25759,80250.0%52.6%
39.29%285.37919,53838.5%40.0%
42.31%261.64868,86140.0%43.8%
38.46%261.36029,43160.0%25.0%
50.00%261.45608,70463.6%40.0%
44.00%251.27948,80654.5%35.7%
28.00%254.17428,52536.4%21.4%
70.83%245.896010,75155.6%80.0%
54.17%241.35398,21840.0%77.8%
45.45%225.385311,38855.6%38.5%
57.14%215.77279,70863.6%50.0%
33.33%214.81,0049,33920.0%45.5%
50.00%205.881811,11260.0%40.0%
55.00%201.559910,92750.0%57.1%
60.00%201.558711,02350.0%62.5%
47.37%194.88119,15244.4%50.0%
26.32%191.45949,23914.3%33.3%
47.37%191.85709,43450.0%45.5%
42.11%191.36439,42725.0%54.5%
47.37%195.092910,65937.5%54.5%
44.44%185.888710,96028.6%54.5%
47.06%171.25509,26850.0%45.5%
53.33%151.766110,16560.0%50.0%
46.67%155.11,14110,44228.6%62.5%
53.33%155.085712,05050.0%54.5%
60.00%155.089910,31485.7%37.5%
53.33%155.01,35710,59157.1%50.0%
42.86%145.181111,17675.0%30.0%
42.86%141.36209,24657.1%28.6%
42.86%141.34979,99650.0%40.0%
35.71%145.278912,03940.0%33.3%
71.43%144.990913,11750.0%75.0%
57.14%141.26139,97166.7%54.5%
35.71%141.75999,42360.0%22.2%
61.54%135.81,07612,10840.0%75.0%
30.77%135.180612,34166.7%20.0%
53.85%135.59339,75750.0%57.1%
83.33%126.28329,71585.7%80.0%
50.00%121.27739,00566.7%33.3%
58.33%121.37499,96266.7%55.6%
50.00%125.375210,03866.7%33.3%
41.67%124.696212,48740.0%42.9%
41.67%126.485810,04733.3%50.0%
81.82%111.658910,557100.0%75.0%
45.45%113.468710,7220.0%62.5%
54.55%111.05726,69157.1%50.0%
40.00%104.87488,7800.0%80.0%
50.00%104.881910,33760.0%40.0%
40.00%105.48419,75050.0%33.3%
60.00%106.288411,85475.0%50.0%
55.56%94.999610,959100.0%50.0%
55.56%95.68259,79650.0%60.0%
33.33%91.45058,67825.0%40.0%
50.00%84.76659,951100.0%33.3%
37.50%83.56539,90475.0%0.0%
12.50%84.87167,9620.0%20.0%
42.86%71.17577,12425.0%66.7%
71.43%74.573710,874100.0%66.7%
57.14%75.081112,293100.0%50.0%
28.57%75.29487,41720.0%50.0%
71.43%75.683512,31575.0%66.7%
57.14%75.679910,27050.0%66.7%
28.57%71.675210,1020.0%50.0%
71.43%75.369911,9600.0%83.3%
33.33%64.496611,801100.0%20.0%
83.33%64.37605,65080.0%100.0%
50.00%61.64269,016100.0%40.0%
0.00%64.681912,4090.0%0.0%
83.33%64.585312,133100.0%80.0%
66.67%63.57728,258100.0%33.3%
83.33%65.283412,93975.0%100.0%
66.67%61.25799,609100.0%33.3%
60.00%51.05178,587100.0%33.3%
80.00%54.174611,388100.0%75.0%
60.00%52.869311,17650.0%66.7%

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Tahm Kench vs Neeko - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Neeko wins the Tahm Kench vs Neeko matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Tahm Kench's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Neeko has the advantage against Tahm Kench with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Neeko 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 Neeko in the late game?

In the late game, Tahm Kench takes over the Tahm Kench vs Neeko matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Tahm Kench scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Tahm Kench vs Neeko matchup?

Neeko wins the matchup against Tahm Kench with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Neeko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Tahm Kench build against Neeko?

The best Tahm Kench build against Neeko includes Heartsteel, Thornmail, Spirit Visage with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Tahm Kench runes against Neeko?

The best Tahm Kench runes against Neeko use the Resolve primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 25.0% win rate in the Tahm Kench vs Neeko matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Tahm Kench counter Neeko?

No, Tahm Kench struggles against Neeko with only a 28.6% win rate. Neeko has the advantage in this matchup. Tahm Kench players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Neeko's lead.

How do I play Tahm Kench against Neeko?

When playing Tahm Kench against Neeko, play cautiously and avoid Neeko's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Neeko in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.