Tahm Kenchvs Pyke
Tahm Kench vs Pyke is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Tahm Kench wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Pyke based on 98 games. Pyke 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 Pyke 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.
Pyke(50.0%)Who Wins the Tahm Kench vs Pyke Matchup?
Tahm Kench vs Pyke Matchup Summary
The Tahm Kench vs Pyke matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 98 recent matches analyzed, Tahm Kench wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Pyke's 50.0%, giving Tahm Kench a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Pyke controls the early laning stage, but Tahm Kench outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Pyke 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 1,119 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Tahm Kench has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Pyke's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Tahm Kench vs Pyke Laning Phase Breakdown
Tahm Kench is favored during the laning phase against Pyke, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Tahm Kench holds advantages in farming, damage and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Tahm Kench Build Against Pyke
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Pyke, providing the mobility and stats Tahm Kench needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Tahm Kench against Pyke are Heartsteel, Thornmail and Spirit Visage. This combination gives Tahm Kench an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 90.0% win rate across 10 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Pyke. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Tahm Kench vs Pyke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Tahm Kench47.7%Pyke52.3%Tahm Kench51.9%Pyke48.1%During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Pyke has a meaningful 52.3% win rate, outperforming Tahm Kench by 4.5 percentage points. Pyke players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.
In the late game (25+ minutes), Tahm Kench takes over with a 51.9% win rate, leading Pyke by 3.7 percentage points. Tahm Kench scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Pyke must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Tahm Kench reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Tahm Kench survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Tahm Kench Runes Against Pyke
Resolve
Domination
The Resolve primary with Domination secondary combination helps Tahm Kench maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Pyke.
Tahm Kench matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.70% | 194 | 1.4 | 581 | 10,122 | 40.3% | 53.7% | |
| 47.85% | 188 | 1.3 | 600 | 9,614 | 51.6% | 44.2% | |
| 44.51% | 183 | 1.1 | 552 | 8,858 | 39.1% | 49.5% | |
| 48.88% | 180 | 1.3 | 593 | 9,523 | 52.4% | 45.7% | |
| 55.56% | 164 | 1.2 | 607 | 10,035 | 65.3% | 47.1% | |
| 52.86% | 140 | 5.8 | 941 | 11,640 | 53.2% | 52.6% | |
| 42.34% | 137 | 1.4 | 543 | 9,633 | 44.4% | 40.5% | |
| 43.61% | 133 | 5.1 | 905 | 10,890 | 42.4% | 44.6% | |
| 53.79% | 132 | 5.1 | 912 | 11,666 | 46.8% | 57.6% | |
| 51.26% | 120 | 1.4 | 568 | 9,605 | 50.9% | 51.5% | |
| 47.06% | 120 | 1.2 | 536 | 9,161 | 50.9% | 43.3% | |
| 50.44% | 113 | 5.4 | 895 | 11,151 | 50.0% | 50.9% | |
| 44.55% | 111 | 1.2 | 578 | 9,404 | 41.2% | 47.5% | |
| 40.00% | 107 | 1.6 | 587 | 9,993 | 39.5% | 40.3% | |
| 57.01% | 107 | 5.8 | 1,087 | 11,569 | 56.9% | 57.1% | |
| 52.94% | 102 | 4.6 | 744 | 11,453 | 53.7% | 52.5% | |
| 50.00% | 98 | 1.3 | 624 | 9,864 | 47.7% | 51.9% | |
| 47.13% | 89 | 5.4 | 1,265 | 12,203 | 52.9% | 43.4% | |
| 47.06% | 86 | 1.3 | 534 | 9,925 | 53.3% | 43.6% | |
| 38.37% | 86 | 1.7 | 684 | 9,751 | 32.4% | 42.9% | |
| 55.29% | 86 | 1.2 | 545 | 9,543 | 61.0% | 50.0% | |
| 52.94% | 85 | 3.0 | 744 | 10,191 | 60.5% | 46.8% | |
| 41.18% | 85 | 1.2 | 509 | 8,860 | 37.8% | 45.0% | |
| 36.90% | 85 | 4.8 | 820 | 10,552 | 29.7% | 42.5% | |
| 50.60% | 84 | 4.9 | 844 | 11,672 | 55.9% | 46.9% | |
| 60.49% | 81 | 5.7 | 945 | 11,602 | 50.0% | 70.7% | |
| 48.68% | 78 | 1.3 | 619 | 10,141 | 51.9% | 46.9% | |
| 57.14% | 77 | 1.2 | 556 | 8,623 | 60.9% | 51.6% | |
| 57.89% | 76 | 5.7 | 841 | 11,422 | 56.7% | 58.7% | |
| 43.84% | 74 | 5.5 | 906 | 11,317 | 39.5% | 48.6% | |
| 30.14% | 73 | 1.2 | 561 | 9,061 | 33.3% | 27.0% | |
| 50.70% | 73 | 5.0 | 957 | 10,517 | 62.9% | 38.9% | |
| 61.11% | 72 | 1.3 | 573 | 9,402 | 60.6% | 61.5% | |
| 50.00% | 72 | 5.5 | 812 | 11,188 | 51.6% | 48.8% | |
| 47.14% | 70 | 1.3 | 632 | 9,601 | 64.3% | 35.7% | |
| 59.09% | 66 | 1.2 | 521 | 8,842 | 69.2% | 44.4% | |
| 56.06% | 66 | 5.8 | 921 | 12,502 | 64.0% | 51.2% | |
| 46.97% | 66 | 5.0 | 842 | 10,590 | 43.3% | 50.0% | |
| 48.48% | 66 | 2.0 | 792 | 9,866 | 53.3% | 44.4% | |
| 42.86% | 63 | 5.5 | 896 | 10,213 | 34.5% | 50.0% | |
| 37.10% | 63 | 5.1 | 776 | 10,105 | 27.3% | 48.3% | |
| 55.56% | 63 | 5.0 | 977 | 11,294 | 52.0% | 57.9% | |
| 51.61% | 62 | 5.1 | 787 | 11,116 | 50.0% | 52.9% | |
| 45.90% | 62 | 5.4 | 779 | 11,164 | 45.5% | 46.4% | |
| 44.83% | 59 | 1.2 | 543 | 9,049 | 56.0% | 36.4% | |
| 47.46% | 59 | 5.0 | 841 | 10,906 | 37.0% | 56.3% | |
| 29.82% | 57 | 5.3 | 703 | 10,257 | 19.4% | 42.3% | |
| 45.45% | 56 | 5.7 | 911 | 10,830 | 45.8% | 45.2% | |
| 50.91% | 55 | 5.7 | 972 | 11,590 | 41.7% | 58.1% | |
| 33.33% | 54 | 1.1 | 631 | 9,140 | 36.0% | 31.0% | |
| 50.98% | 52 | 5.5 | 938 | 11,779 | 50.0% | 51.6% | |
| 40.00% | 51 | 1.3 | 524 | 8,710 | 34.6% | 45.8% | |
| 39.13% | 48 | 1.4 | 530 | 9,144 | 42.9% | 36.0% | |
| 54.35% | 46 | 5.3 | 1,003 | 12,205 | 61.1% | 50.0% | |
| 45.65% | 46 | 1.7 | 602 | 9,431 | 55.0% | 38.5% | |
| 52.17% | 46 | 2.1 | 600 | 9,387 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 56.82% | 45 | 5.8 | 821 | 10,238 | 53.9% | 61.1% | |
| 46.67% | 45 | 5.6 | 879 | 11,168 | 50.0% | 44.0% | |
| 38.64% | 44 | 1.6 | 587 | 9,818 | 44.4% | 34.6% | |
| 68.18% | 44 | 1.9 | 662 | 10,794 | 58.8% | 74.1% | |
| 48.78% | 42 | 5.6 | 804 | 12,296 | 52.9% | 45.8% | |
| 50.00% | 41 | 6.1 | 854 | 11,697 | 57.1% | 42.1% | |
| 56.10% | 41 | 1.4 | 609 | 10,896 | 60.0% | 53.9% | |
| 45.00% | 40 | 5.7 | 948 | 10,660 | 31.8% | 61.1% | |
| 44.74% | 39 | 1.5 | 605 | 9,114 | 45.5% | 43.8% | |
| 64.86% | 37 | 5.3 | 866 | 11,334 | 64.7% | 65.0% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 5.0 | 621 | 10,696 | 40.0% | 47.4% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 5.6 | 729 | 10,985 | 60.0% | 42.1% | |
| 29.03% | 33 | 1.1 | 535 | 8,766 | 35.7% | 23.5% | |
| 30.00% | 30 | 4.3 | 519 | 9,147 | 31.3% | 28.6% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 5.4 | 864 | 11,050 | 38.5% | 64.7% | |
| 25.00% | 28 | 3.5 | 685 | 10,840 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 5.2 | 885 | 10,436 | 43.8% | 33.3% | |
| 52.00% | 26 | 5.3 | 768 | 11,231 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 5.5 | 864 | 11,059 | 20.0% | 56.3% | |
| 64.00% | 25 | 5.0 | 758 | 10,855 | 54.5% | 71.4% | |
| 66.67% | 24 | 5.6 | 887 | 11,667 | 53.9% | 81.8% | |
| 70.83% | 24 | 3.3 | 742 | 10,436 | 63.6% | 76.9% | |
| 42.86% | 22 | 5.1 | 648 | 10,070 | 53.9% | 25.0% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 5.5 | 801 | 10,269 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 1.7 | 601 | 10,107 | 44.4% | 46.1% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 3.6 | 785 | 11,925 | 60.0% | 58.3% | |
| 77.27% | 22 | 2.9 | 770 | 11,536 | 75.0% | 80.0% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 2.1 | 628 | 7,919 | 53.3% | 28.6% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 5.1 | 905 | 12,322 | 71.4% | 42.9% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 5.0 | 797 | 11,376 | 22.2% | 54.5% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 1.3 | 579 | 9,424 | 55.6% | 63.6% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 5.3 | 785 | 11,373 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 5.8 | 1,032 | 11,103 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 6.2 | 823 | 11,220 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 5.0 | 920 | 11,998 | 45.5% | 71.4% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 4.0 | 776 | 10,967 | 71.4% | 63.6% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 4.0 | 760 | 12,362 | 60.0% | 72.7% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 5.3 | 661 | 8,514 | 45.5% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 4.9 | 968 | 13,035 | 60.0% | 45.5% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 2.9 | 582 | 10,318 | 75.0% | 83.3% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 4.1 | 795 | 11,675 | 33.3% | 12.5% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 5.4 | 970 | 12,587 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 4.0 | 681 | 10,138 | 83.3% | 37.5% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 4.2 | 842 | 11,323 | 62.5% | 66.7% | |
| 41.67% | 13 | 5.3 | 768 | 14,453 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 4.2 | 634 | 10,608 | 100.0% | 14.3% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 3.0 | 673 | 9,498 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 1.0 | 579 | 10,192 | 50.0% | 14.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.2 | 379 | 9,732 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 5.9 | 885 | 13,511 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.1 | 877 | 11,733 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 2.5 | 685 | 12,051 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 2.1 | 591 | 8,650 | 16.7% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 3.7 | 939 | 11,213 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 4.1 | 942 | 12,354 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 3.8 | 708 | 10,711 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.4 | 625 | 10,294 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 4.5 | 911 | 12,582 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.0 | 721 | 11,226 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 3.3 | 808 | 11,057 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 66.67% | 7 | 5.2 | 1,044 | 13,205 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.5 | 586 | 9,540 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.7 | 788 | 9,033 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.9 | 764 | 13,640 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.3 | 889 | 10,677 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 4.7 | 609 | 9,544 | 83.3% | 100.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.3 | 470 | 8,703 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.8 | 861 | 13,381 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.8 | 764 | 11,176 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.3 | 579 | 9,312 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 2.7 | 781 | 12,472 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.1 | 881 | 11,698 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.9 | 431 | 7,956 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.0 | 787 | 11,804 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.1 | 735 | 11,126 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.7 | 727 | 9,744 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.1 | 1,158 | 12,549 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 642 | 10,365 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.9 | 489 | 7,751 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 3.1 | 743 | 10,854 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 443 | 9,448 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.5 | 766 | 10,922 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
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Tahm Kench vs Pyke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Tahm Kench do against Pyke in League of Legends?
Tahm Kench wins the Tahm Kench vs Pyke matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Pyke's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 98 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.
How does Tahm Kench do against Pyke in the early game?
In the early game, Pyke has the advantage against Tahm Kench with a 52.3% win rate versus 47.7%. Pyke 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 Pyke in the late game?
In the late game, Tahm Kench takes over the Tahm Kench vs Pyke matchup with a 51.9% win rate compared to 48.1%. Tahm Kench scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Tahm Kench vs Pyke matchup?
Tahm Kench wins the matchup against Pyke with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Tahm Kench is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 98 games analyzed.
What is the best Tahm Kench build against Pyke?
The best Tahm Kench build against Pyke includes Heartsteel, Thornmail, Spirit Visage with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 90.0% 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 Pyke?
The best Tahm Kench runes against Pyke use the Resolve primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 55.6% win rate in the Tahm Kench vs Pyke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Tahm Kench counter Pyke?
Yes, Tahm Kench has a favorable matchup against Pyke with a 50.0% win rate. Tahm Kench slightly edges out Pyke in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.
How do I play Tahm Kench against Pyke?
When playing Tahm Kench against Pyke, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Pyke. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.