Tahm Kench - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
3.7%

Tahm Kenchvs Neeko

FTankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Tahm Kench vs Neeko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Tahm Kench wins with a 58.8% win rate (+17.6%) over Neeko based on 17 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 Neeko 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
Neeko - 58.8% win rateNeeko(58.8%)
Tahm Kench - 58.8% win rate in this matchup
Tahm Kench
58.8% WR
VS
Neeko vs Tahm Kench matchup - 41.2% win rate
Neeko
41.2% WR

Who Wins the Tahm Kench vs Neeko Matchup?

Tahm Kench wins the Tahm Kench vs Neeko matchup
Winner
Tahm Kench
Matches: 17
58.8%
Win Rate
41.2%
1.2
CS / min
1.6
419
DMG / min
595
7,949
Gold / game
7,847
301
Heal / min
73
1,081
DMG Mitigated / min
278
1.0
CC / min
1.5
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Tahm Kench vs Neeko Matchup Summary

The Tahm Kench vs Neeko matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Tahm Kench wins with a 58.8% win rate compared to Neeko's 41.2%, giving Tahm Kench a 17.6 percentage point advantage. Tahm Kench dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Neeko 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 1,031 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Tahm Kench players can confidently pick into Neeko and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Neeko 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 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
1.2Tahm Kench
1.6Neeko
Neeko edges out Tahm Kench by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Neeko.
Damage
419Tahm Kench
595Neeko
Neeko heavily out-damages Tahm Kench by 176 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 Neeko's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
7,949Tahm Kench
7,847Neeko
Tahm Kench and Neeko generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 102 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.0Tahm Kench
1.5Neeko
Neeko provides 0.5 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
1,383Tahm Kench
351Neeko
Tahm Kench vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 1,031 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. 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
Tahm Kench
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Tahm Kench early game win rateTahm Kench60.0%
Neeko early game win rateNeeko40.0%
Late Game
Tahm Kench
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Tahm Kench late game win rateTahm Kench57.1%
Neeko late game win rateNeeko42.9%

Tahm Kench dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Neeko. 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Neeko. 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. Neeko players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

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
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Domination secondary allows Tahm Kench to press their advantage against Neeko, 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.

Tahm Kench matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.80%1251.35709,31252.8%52.8%
56.67%1205.793511,64949.0%62.0%
44.83%1161.25619,41141.7%48.2%
57.94%1071.35809,65954.7%61.1%
53.00%1001.358810,14642.4%58.2%
48.91%921.46119,66743.9%52.9%
48.89%901.35809,44053.9%45.1%
44.44%815.191111,38735.7%49.1%
53.85%784.368310,84758.6%51.0%
52.56%781.977710,02454.5%51.1%
48.68%761.26229,54850.0%47.4%
56.34%711.35599,86652.2%58.3%
47.62%635.389510,35550.0%44.8%
50.79%635.396811,32350.0%51.6%
51.67%601.465010,16741.7%58.3%
58.93%561.36559,49456.0%61.3%
65.38%532.780811,15168.2%63.3%
55.77%524.488210,92450.0%60.0%
42.31%521.25579,10844.4%40.0%
51.92%521.264010,15552.6%51.5%
52.94%511.15458,69665.4%40.0%
45.10%515.792010,55444.0%46.1%
36.00%501.25959,05840.7%30.4%
36.00%505.389710,41333.3%37.9%
43.75%481.35869,49454.2%33.3%
57.78%454.793211,76658.8%57.1%
54.55%441.25539,17864.0%42.1%
48.84%435.891611,11045.0%52.2%
27.91%431.35358,70036.4%19.1%
51.22%415.272810,78437.5%60.0%
58.54%411.25469,67357.9%59.1%
34.15%415.08739,86626.1%44.4%
50.00%405.41,00611,21355.6%45.5%
51.28%395.91,00213,48561.5%46.1%
44.74%381.350310,05057.1%37.5%
50.00%385.795411,27644.4%55.0%
42.11%385.062910,40845.0%38.9%
52.63%385.478610,26257.1%47.1%
55.26%385.11,23110,97547.4%63.2%
57.89%381.35859,58952.9%61.9%
59.46%375.71,01312,92864.3%56.5%
47.22%364.876111,76135.7%54.5%
51.43%355.481910,78945.5%61.5%
48.57%355.589311,40750.0%47.4%
41.18%341.45279,67852.9%29.4%
50.00%345.593311,42553.3%47.4%
45.45%335.787712,28850.0%41.2%
69.70%331.26709,98373.3%66.7%
42.42%335.284210,04536.4%54.5%
53.13%324.566310,14841.2%66.7%
43.75%321.25739,94361.5%31.6%
71.88%321.16099,33777.8%64.3%
51.61%315.880011,93660.0%47.6%
41.94%312.25629,48935.3%50.0%
40.00%301.767810,36633.3%42.9%
36.67%305.581411,36635.7%37.5%
73.33%305.51,06111,87168.8%78.6%
41.38%295.698410,61831.3%53.9%
68.97%294.890411,32475.0%64.7%
39.29%285.373810,24533.3%46.1%
30.77%261.55868,33333.3%27.3%
48.00%256.196211,76340.0%53.3%
40.00%255.575910,48936.4%42.9%
54.17%245.874710,15660.0%44.4%
52.17%232.85938,80850.0%55.6%
47.83%231.26408,83250.0%42.9%
40.91%221.16069,07937.5%42.9%
57.14%215.21,02410,87957.1%57.1%
47.37%192.984612,60430.0%66.7%
47.37%194.881511,21454.5%37.5%
27.78%184.98699,59225.0%33.3%
33.33%183.170010,98745.5%14.3%
58.82%171.24197,94960.0%57.1%
29.41%175.777710,69314.3%40.0%
41.18%175.989912,23850.0%33.3%
43.75%161.361310,24566.7%30.0%
68.75%161.960810,01566.7%70.0%
68.75%164.862710,74370.0%66.7%
46.67%153.06359,50528.6%62.5%
53.33%151.860610,52975.0%28.6%
42.86%144.48079,52114.3%71.4%
42.86%145.286811,68650.0%37.5%
69.23%136.381810,96955.6%100.0%
58.33%126.184611,47657.1%60.0%
50.00%122.872711,11140.0%57.1%
81.82%116.091112,633100.0%66.7%
60.00%105.71,16014,01250.0%66.7%
40.00%104.91,04011,97050.0%37.5%
70.00%102.459611,17350.0%83.3%
40.00%103.992813,44733.3%42.9%
44.44%93.784712,74850.0%42.9%
22.22%91.15279,8440.0%33.3%
44.44%94.567311,13975.0%20.0%
62.50%85.795511,75933.3%80.0%
75.00%81.85339,90466.7%80.0%
37.50%84.572910,67750.0%25.0%
75.00%84.81,36115,50575.0%75.0%
62.50%84.71,07014,393100.0%57.1%
62.50%81.88709,75975.0%50.0%
50.00%83.198110,65750.0%50.0%
62.50%84.590413,125100.0%40.0%
57.14%75.373713,2870.0%80.0%
71.43%71.370810,242100.0%60.0%
85.71%74.51,03514,230100.0%80.0%
28.57%71.14199,17225.0%33.3%
50.00%63.59079,76640.0%100.0%
50.00%65.25639,47275.0%0.0%
50.00%64.896712,092100.0%25.0%
80.00%56.08828,353100.0%66.7%
80.00%53.879611,312100.0%66.7%
60.00%51.36296,86060.0%0.0%
60.00%52.345910,7080.0%75.0%

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Tahm Kench vs Neeko - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Tahm Kench wins the Tahm Kench vs Neeko matchup with a 58.8% win rate compared to Neeko's 41.2%, a 17.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Tahm Kench has the advantage against Neeko with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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 Neeko in the late game?

In the late game, Tahm Kench takes over the Tahm Kench vs Neeko matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Tahm Kench scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Tahm Kench vs Neeko matchup?

Tahm Kench wins the matchup against Neeko with a 58.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 17.6 percentage point advantage means Tahm Kench is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 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. 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 100.0% win rate in the Tahm Kench vs Neeko matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Tahm Kench counter Neeko?

Yes, Tahm Kench has a favorable matchup against Neeko with a 58.8% win rate. Tahm Kench strongly counters Neeko in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Tahm Kench against Neeko?

When playing Tahm Kench against Neeko, 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.