Tahm Kench - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
3.7%

Tahm Kenchvs Samira

CTankSupport
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Tahm Kench vs Samira is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Samira wins with a 100.0% win rate (+100.0%) over Tahm Kench based on 5 games. Samira 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 Samira 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
Samira - 0.0% win rateSamira(0.0%)
Tahm Kench - 0.0% win rate in this matchup
Tahm Kench
0.0% WR
VS
Samira vs Tahm Kench matchup - 100.0% win rate
Samira
100.0% WR

Who Wins the Tahm Kench vs Samira Matchup?

Samira wins the Tahm Kench vs Samira matchup
Winner
Samira
Matches: 5
0.0%
Win Rate
100.0%
5.3
CS / min
6.6
697
DMG / min
1,613
9,393
Gold / game
17,142
320
Heal / min
494
1,591
DMG Mitigated / min
683
1.5
CC / min
0.2
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Tahm Kench vs Samira Matchup Summary

The Tahm Kench vs Samira matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 100.0% win rate compared to Tahm Kench's 0.0%, giving Samira a 100.0 percentage point advantage. Samira dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Tahm Kench 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. Samira 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 Samira 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 Samira Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
5.3Tahm Kench
6.6Samira
Samira significantly out-farms Tahm Kench by 1.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 19 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Samira 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
697Tahm Kench
1,613Samira
Samira heavily out-damages Tahm Kench by 916 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 Samira's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,393Tahm Kench
17,142Samira
Samira generates a commanding 7,749 more gold per game than Tahm Kench. This substantial economic advantage means Samira 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
0.2Samira
Tahm Kench brings significantly more crowd control than Samira, 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. Samira should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,911Tahm Kench
1,177Samira
Tahm Kench vastly out-sustains Samira, healing and mitigating 735 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Tahm Kench can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Samira is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Samira, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Samira
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Tahm Kench early game win rateTahm Kench0.0%
Samira early game win rateSamira100.0%
Late Game
Samira
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Tahm Kench late game win rateTahm Kench0.0%
Samira late game win rateSamira100.0%

Samira 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 Samira can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Samira is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Tahm Kench. Extended games heavily favor Samira, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Tahm Kench Runes Against Samira

Resolve rune tree - Tahm Kench primary runes vs SamiraResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Tahm Kench rune vs SamiraShield Bash - best Tahm Kench rune vs SamiraSecond Wind - best Tahm Kench rune vs SamiraUnflinching - best Tahm Kench rune vs Samira
Precision rune tree - Tahm Kench secondary runes vs SamiraPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Tahm Kench rune vs SamiraTriumph - best Tahm Kench rune vs Samira
0.0% WR

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


Tahm Kench matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.97%1321.35509,22647.5%46.5%
54.40%1251.65679,70850.0%57.5%
44.34%1061.25008,77446.0%42.9%
42.57%1011.46089,97441.9%42.9%
45.45%995.888711,19252.5%40.7%
41.05%951.25499,13934.1%47.1%
48.86%885.184810,84856.3%44.6%
50.00%844.972310,52656.1%44.2%
41.46%821.45999,95850.0%36.0%
43.04%791.35109,03853.3%36.7%
59.46%741.35999,05564.7%55.0%
47.76%675.387511,52647.6%47.8%
50.77%651.25779,48959.3%44.7%
60.00%601.36049,66356.0%62.9%
54.55%552.771410,77352.2%56.3%
55.77%521.36159,87971.4%45.2%
40.38%521.34988,21048.0%33.3%
50.00%525.095811,34860.0%43.8%
42.31%521.67789,84847.4%39.4%
48.08%521.261110,17541.2%51.4%
50.98%511.15348,36253.3%47.6%
47.06%515.794510,76652.0%42.3%
64.71%511.269910,01872.7%58.6%
43.75%481.24889,94538.5%45.7%
52.08%481.45669,15155.0%50.0%
41.30%461.35598,51450.0%33.3%
29.55%444.880610,40950.0%15.4%
46.51%435.01,15511,64223.5%61.5%
48.78%415.385410,76443.8%52.0%
41.03%395.36178,66731.8%52.9%
61.54%395.993210,78768.2%52.9%
57.89%385.391011,33846.1%64.0%
36.84%381.55408,91131.6%42.1%
61.11%365.593111,30853.3%66.7%
52.78%365.51,13610,74364.3%45.5%
52.94%345.267110,22260.0%47.4%
44.12%345.181110,15650.0%37.5%
55.88%345.382611,34557.1%55.0%
55.88%345.579011,49976.9%42.9%
58.82%341.35269,69064.3%55.0%
53.13%325.374810,38338.5%63.2%
50.00%321.45948,80565.0%25.0%
56.25%324.988710,72953.3%58.8%
53.13%321.47339,84675.0%31.3%
48.39%314.980210,47029.4%71.4%
41.94%315.48399,32533.3%50.0%
61.29%311.96398,79461.9%60.0%
61.29%315.675411,41563.6%60.0%
65.52%292.283811,38760.0%68.4%
50.00%281.45148,63146.1%53.3%
50.00%284.89029,89233.3%62.5%
53.57%284.786810,29844.4%57.9%
48.00%255.775510,37850.0%45.5%
41.67%241.86059,30333.3%50.0%
56.52%235.491811,33855.6%57.1%
39.13%233.85029,98020.0%53.9%
43.48%231.16038,85038.5%50.0%
72.73%221.55358,73383.3%60.0%
45.45%222.15598,89472.7%18.2%
45.45%225.978911,05742.9%46.7%
23.81%211.15307,69118.2%30.0%
52.38%215.21,05012,94440.0%56.3%
20.00%205.288911,2430.0%30.8%
55.00%201.76799,94255.6%54.5%
42.11%195.693410,36240.0%44.4%
57.89%193.374111,37428.6%75.0%
61.11%184.96959,84850.0%70.0%
44.44%184.77119,17044.4%44.4%
33.33%183.472710,77133.3%33.3%
76.47%175.86599,81775.0%80.0%
76.47%174.791311,96450.0%84.6%
41.18%175.579210,22655.6%25.0%
41.18%175.588611,33050.0%36.4%
47.06%174.284011,68633.3%50.0%
75.00%161.25336,89178.6%50.0%
31.25%165.975212,2810.0%41.7%
53.33%155.794710,42771.4%37.5%
66.67%154.995611,63371.4%62.5%
46.67%155.092212,05550.0%44.4%
42.86%145.870910,76316.7%62.5%
50.00%141.16108,55257.1%42.9%
71.43%145.469810,81866.7%75.0%
42.86%145.074910,45940.0%44.4%
46.15%132.87409,73725.0%55.6%
58.33%123.153710,37675.0%50.0%
41.67%125.46919,21928.6%60.0%
63.64%112.579810,95950.0%80.0%
63.64%113.31,03612,02650.0%71.4%
54.55%114.767411,62033.3%62.5%
63.64%115.586913,36633.3%75.0%
36.36%111.55249,893100.0%22.2%
45.45%111.84249,3130.0%71.4%
20.00%104.788811,78250.0%0.0%
30.00%105.186212,23650.0%16.7%
90.00%103.06179,993100.0%80.0%
88.89%95.075410,85883.3%100.0%
44.44%91.956110,89350.0%42.9%
66.67%94.183912,843100.0%62.5%
55.56%90.963810,4650.0%71.4%
37.50%82.767610,38250.0%33.3%
62.50%84.380711,99560.0%66.7%
25.00%85.25399,32625.0%25.0%
62.50%84.493911,04540.0%100.0%
62.50%81.857610,381100.0%40.0%
42.86%75.87858,53460.0%0.0%
42.86%74.678412,035100.0%20.0%
28.57%73.379112,497100.0%16.7%
42.86%74.495712,2020.0%60.0%
57.14%75.393512,06366.7%50.0%
28.57%73.96399,9650.0%50.0%
50.00%63.076510,61450.0%50.0%
50.00%66.366411,1430.0%75.0%
83.33%65.189712,973100.0%66.7%
66.67%63.359710,62266.7%66.7%
83.33%64.81,08514,987100.0%80.0%
60.00%54.463510,333100.0%50.0%
0.00%55.36979,3930.0%0.0%
100.00%54.474813,352100.0%100.0%
40.00%50.95449,484100.0%0.0%

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Tahm Kench vs Samira - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Samira wins the Tahm Kench vs Samira matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to Tahm Kench's 0.0%, a 100.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

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

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

In the late game, Samira takes over the Tahm Kench vs Samira matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Tahm Kench vs Samira matchup?

Samira wins the matchup against Tahm Kench with a 100.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 100.0 percentage point advantage means Samira is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Tahm Kench build against Samira?

The best Tahm Kench build against Samira 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 Samira?

The best Tahm Kench runes against Samira use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 0.0% win rate in the Tahm Kench vs Samira matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Tahm Kench counter Samira?

No, Tahm Kench struggles against Samira with only a 0.0% win rate. Samira has the advantage in this matchup. Tahm Kench players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Samira's lead.

How do I play Tahm Kench against Samira?

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