Tahm Kenchvs Akali
Tahm Kench vs Akali is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Tahm Kench wins with a 69.2% win rate (+38.5%) over Akali based on 13 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 Akali 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.
Akali(69.2%)Who Wins the Tahm Kench vs Akali Matchup?
Tahm Kench vs Akali Matchup Summary
The Tahm Kench vs Akali matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Tahm Kench wins with a 69.2% win rate compared to Akali's 30.8%, giving Tahm Kench a 38.5 percentage point advantage. Tahm Kench dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Akali 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 1.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Tahm Kench players can confidently pick into Akali and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Akali 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 Akali Laning Phase Breakdown
Tahm Kench is favored during the laning phase against Akali, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Tahm Kench holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Tahm Kench Build Against Akali
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Akali, providing the mobility and stats Tahm Kench needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Tahm Kench against Akali are Heartsteel, Warmog's Armor and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Tahm Kench an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Akali. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Tahm Kench vs Akali matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Tahm Kench55.6%Akali44.4%Tahm Kench100.0%Akali0.0%Tahm Kench dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Akali. This lopsided early game means Tahm Kench can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Tahm Kench is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Akali. 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. Akali players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Tahm Kench Runes Against Akali
Resolve
Inspiration
Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Tahm Kench to press their advantage against Akali, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Tahm Kench matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.80% | 125 | 1.3 | 570 | 9,312 | 52.8% | 52.8% | |
| 56.67% | 120 | 5.7 | 935 | 11,649 | 49.0% | 62.0% | |
| 44.83% | 116 | 1.2 | 561 | 9,411 | 41.7% | 48.2% | |
| 57.94% | 107 | 1.3 | 580 | 9,659 | 54.7% | 61.1% | |
| 53.00% | 100 | 1.3 | 588 | 10,146 | 42.4% | 58.2% | |
| 48.91% | 92 | 1.4 | 611 | 9,667 | 43.9% | 52.9% | |
| 48.89% | 90 | 1.3 | 580 | 9,440 | 53.9% | 45.1% | |
| 44.44% | 81 | 5.1 | 911 | 11,387 | 35.7% | 49.1% | |
| 53.85% | 78 | 4.3 | 683 | 10,847 | 58.6% | 51.0% | |
| 52.56% | 78 | 1.9 | 777 | 10,024 | 54.5% | 51.1% | |
| 48.68% | 76 | 1.2 | 622 | 9,548 | 50.0% | 47.4% | |
| 56.34% | 71 | 1.3 | 559 | 9,866 | 52.2% | 58.3% | |
| 47.62% | 63 | 5.3 | 895 | 10,355 | 50.0% | 44.8% | |
| 50.79% | 63 | 5.3 | 968 | 11,323 | 50.0% | 51.6% | |
| 51.67% | 60 | 1.4 | 650 | 10,167 | 41.7% | 58.3% | |
| 58.93% | 56 | 1.3 | 655 | 9,494 | 56.0% | 61.3% | |
| 65.38% | 53 | 2.7 | 808 | 11,151 | 68.2% | 63.3% | |
| 55.77% | 52 | 4.4 | 882 | 10,924 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.31% | 52 | 1.2 | 557 | 9,108 | 44.4% | 40.0% | |
| 51.92% | 52 | 1.2 | 640 | 10,155 | 52.6% | 51.5% | |
| 52.94% | 51 | 1.1 | 545 | 8,696 | 65.4% | 40.0% | |
| 45.10% | 51 | 5.7 | 920 | 10,554 | 44.0% | 46.1% | |
| 36.00% | 50 | 1.2 | 595 | 9,058 | 40.7% | 30.4% | |
| 36.00% | 50 | 5.3 | 897 | 10,413 | 33.3% | 37.9% | |
| 43.75% | 48 | 1.3 | 586 | 9,494 | 54.2% | 33.3% | |
| 57.78% | 45 | 4.7 | 932 | 11,766 | 58.8% | 57.1% | |
| 54.55% | 44 | 1.2 | 553 | 9,178 | 64.0% | 42.1% | |
| 48.84% | 43 | 5.8 | 916 | 11,110 | 45.0% | 52.2% | |
| 27.91% | 43 | 1.3 | 535 | 8,700 | 36.4% | 19.1% | |
| 51.22% | 41 | 5.2 | 728 | 10,784 | 37.5% | 60.0% | |
| 58.54% | 41 | 1.2 | 546 | 9,673 | 57.9% | 59.1% | |
| 34.15% | 41 | 5.0 | 873 | 9,866 | 26.1% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 40 | 5.4 | 1,006 | 11,213 | 55.6% | 45.5% | |
| 51.28% | 39 | 5.9 | 1,002 | 13,485 | 61.5% | 46.1% | |
| 44.74% | 38 | 1.3 | 503 | 10,050 | 57.1% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 38 | 5.7 | 954 | 11,276 | 44.4% | 55.0% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 5.0 | 629 | 10,408 | 45.0% | 38.9% | |
| 52.63% | 38 | 5.4 | 786 | 10,262 | 57.1% | 47.1% | |
| 55.26% | 38 | 5.1 | 1,231 | 10,975 | 47.4% | 63.2% | |
| 57.89% | 38 | 1.3 | 585 | 9,589 | 52.9% | 61.9% | |
| 59.46% | 37 | 5.7 | 1,013 | 12,928 | 64.3% | 56.5% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 4.8 | 761 | 11,761 | 35.7% | 54.5% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 5.4 | 819 | 10,789 | 45.5% | 61.5% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 5.5 | 893 | 11,407 | 50.0% | 47.4% | |
| 41.18% | 34 | 1.4 | 527 | 9,678 | 52.9% | 29.4% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 5.5 | 933 | 11,425 | 53.3% | 47.4% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 5.7 | 877 | 12,288 | 50.0% | 41.2% | |
| 69.70% | 33 | 1.2 | 670 | 9,983 | 73.3% | 66.7% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 5.2 | 842 | 10,045 | 36.4% | 54.5% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 4.5 | 663 | 10,148 | 41.2% | 66.7% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 1.2 | 573 | 9,943 | 61.5% | 31.6% | |
| 71.88% | 32 | 1.1 | 609 | 9,337 | 77.8% | 64.3% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 5.8 | 800 | 11,936 | 60.0% | 47.6% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 2.2 | 562 | 9,489 | 35.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 30 | 1.7 | 678 | 10,366 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 36.67% | 30 | 5.5 | 814 | 11,366 | 35.7% | 37.5% | |
| 73.33% | 30 | 5.5 | 1,061 | 11,871 | 68.8% | 78.6% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 5.6 | 984 | 10,618 | 31.3% | 53.9% | |
| 68.97% | 29 | 4.8 | 904 | 11,324 | 75.0% | 64.7% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 5.3 | 738 | 10,245 | 33.3% | 46.1% | |
| 30.77% | 26 | 1.5 | 586 | 8,333 | 33.3% | 27.3% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 6.1 | 962 | 11,763 | 40.0% | 53.3% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 5.5 | 759 | 10,489 | 36.4% | 42.9% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 5.8 | 747 | 10,156 | 60.0% | 44.4% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 2.8 | 593 | 8,808 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 1.2 | 640 | 8,832 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 1.1 | 606 | 9,079 | 37.5% | 42.9% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 5.2 | 1,024 | 10,879 | 57.1% | 57.1% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 2.9 | 846 | 12,604 | 30.0% | 66.7% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 4.8 | 815 | 11,214 | 54.5% | 37.5% | |
| 27.78% | 18 | 4.9 | 869 | 9,592 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 3.1 | 700 | 10,987 | 45.5% | 14.3% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 1.2 | 419 | 7,949 | 60.0% | 57.1% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 5.7 | 777 | 10,693 | 14.3% | 40.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 5.9 | 899 | 12,238 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.3 | 613 | 10,245 | 66.7% | 30.0% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 1.9 | 608 | 10,015 | 66.7% | 70.0% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 4.8 | 627 | 10,743 | 70.0% | 66.7% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 3.0 | 635 | 9,505 | 28.6% | 62.5% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.8 | 606 | 10,529 | 75.0% | 28.6% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 4.4 | 807 | 9,521 | 14.3% | 71.4% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 5.2 | 868 | 11,686 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 6.3 | 818 | 10,969 | 55.6% | 100.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.1 | 846 | 11,476 | 57.1% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 2.8 | 727 | 11,111 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 6.0 | 911 | 12,633 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.7 | 1,160 | 14,012 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 4.9 | 1,040 | 11,970 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 2.4 | 596 | 11,173 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 3.9 | 928 | 13,447 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 3.7 | 847 | 12,748 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 1.1 | 527 | 9,844 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 4.5 | 673 | 11,139 | 75.0% | 20.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.7 | 955 | 11,759 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.8 | 533 | 9,904 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 4.5 | 729 | 10,677 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 4.8 | 1,361 | 15,505 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.7 | 1,070 | 14,393 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.8 | 870 | 9,759 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.1 | 981 | 10,657 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.5 | 904 | 13,125 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.3 | 737 | 13,287 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.3 | 708 | 10,242 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 4.5 | 1,035 | 14,230 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.1 | 419 | 9,172 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.5 | 907 | 9,766 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.2 | 563 | 9,472 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.8 | 967 | 12,092 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 882 | 8,353 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 3.8 | 796 | 11,312 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 629 | 6,860 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 459 | 10,708 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
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Tahm Kench vs Akali - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Tahm Kench do against Akali in League of Legends?
Tahm Kench wins the Tahm Kench vs Akali matchup with a 69.2% win rate compared to Akali's 30.8%, a 38.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Tahm Kench do against Akali in the early game?
In the early game, Tahm Kench has the advantage against Akali with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. 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 Akali in the late game?
In the late game, Tahm Kench takes over the Tahm Kench vs Akali matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Tahm Kench scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Tahm Kench vs Akali matchup?
Tahm Kench wins the matchup against Akali with a 69.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 38.5 percentage point advantage means Tahm Kench is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.
What is the best Tahm Kench build against Akali?
The best Tahm Kench build against Akali includes Heartsteel, Warmog's Armor, Dusk and Dawn with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Akali?
The best Tahm Kench runes against Akali use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Tahm Kench vs Akali matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Tahm Kench counter Akali?
Yes, Tahm Kench has a favorable matchup against Akali with a 69.2% win rate. Tahm Kench strongly counters Akali in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Tahm Kench against Akali?
When playing Tahm Kench against Akali, 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.