Tahm Kench - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
3.7%

Tahm Kenchvs Vi

BTankSupport
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Tahm Kench vs Vi is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Tahm Kench wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Vi based on 6 games. Tahm Kench wins the early laning phase while Vi 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 Vi 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
Vi - 50.0% win rateVi(50.0%)
Tahm Kench - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Tahm Kench
50.0% WR
VS
Vi vs Tahm Kench matchup - 50.0% win rate
Vi
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Tahm Kench vs Vi Matchup?

Tahm Kench wins the Tahm Kench vs Vi matchup
Winner
Tahm Kench
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
3.0
CS / min
2.8
617
DMG / min
683
9,653
Gold / game
9,341
387
Heal / min
65
1,418
DMG Mitigated / min
592
1.2
CC / min
0.8
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Tahm Kench vs Vi Matchup Summary

The Tahm Kench vs Vi matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Tahm Kench wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Vi's 50.0%, giving Tahm Kench a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Tahm Kench controls the early laning stage, but Vi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Tahm Kench needs to press advantages before Vi reaches their power spikes, while Vi should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Tahm Kench leads by 1,148 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 Vi'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 Vi Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Tahm Kench is favored during the laning phase against Vi, 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.

Farming
3.0Tahm Kench
2.8Vi
Tahm Kench and Vi farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
617Tahm Kench
683Vi
Vi deals 66 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 Vi's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
9,653Tahm Kench
9,341Vi
Tahm Kench earns 312 more gold per game than Vi, 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
1.2Tahm Kench
0.8Vi
Tahm Kench provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Vi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Tahm Kench coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,805Tahm Kench
657Vi
Tahm Kench vastly out-sustains Vi, healing and mitigating 1,148 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Tahm Kench can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vi is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vi, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Tahm Kench Build Against Vi

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Vi, providing the mobility and stats Tahm Kench needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Tahm Kench against Vi are Hollow Radiance, Heartsteel and Thornmail. 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 Vi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Tahm Kench
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Tahm Kench early game win rateTahm Kench75.0%
Vi early game win rateVi25.0%
Late Game
Vi
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Tahm Kench late game win rateTahm Kench0.0%
Vi late game win rateVi100.0%

Tahm Kench dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Vi. This lopsided early game means Tahm Kench can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Vi 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 Vi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Tahm Kench must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Vi reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Vi 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 Vi

Resolve rune tree - Tahm Kench primary runes vs ViResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Tahm Kench rune vs ViShield Bash - best Tahm Kench rune vs ViSecond Wind - best Tahm Kench rune vs ViUnflinching - best Tahm Kench rune vs Vi
Precision rune tree - Tahm Kench secondary runes vs ViPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Tahm Kench rune vs ViTriumph - best Tahm Kench rune vs Vi
100.0% WR

The Resolve primary with Precision 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 Vi.


Tahm Kench matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.09%1811.35719,29642.3%43.7%
51.83%1641.45769,61850.0%53.2%
47.10%1551.35868,77450.0%43.5%
47.86%1401.35649,20046.7%49.2%
40.91%1324.668010,53340.4%41.3%
49.19%1241.45868,63243.1%55.9%
50.00%1141.35679,35947.2%52.5%
50.00%1121.75919,16063.3%39.7%
50.94%1065.898011,66541.9%57.1%
40.57%1061.35789,76239.5%41.3%
51.89%1061.25809,34046.9%56.1%
49.50%1015.282710,60740.5%54.7%
52.63%951.46329,32054.8%50.9%
49.45%915.398212,05942.4%53.5%
59.55%891.358310,00661.9%57.5%
61.80%895.085011,99953.6%65.6%
44.58%835.385210,93640.0%48.8%
56.63%832.571810,96553.1%58.8%
53.16%791.46488,90651.2%55.6%
57.58%661.35019,54770.0%47.2%
53.03%661.35859,26364.9%37.9%
51.56%641.26489,40260.7%44.4%
58.06%621.35608,89166.7%46.1%
53.33%605.370810,73640.0%60.0%
56.67%601.361310,30165.0%52.5%
57.63%595.292512,99759.3%56.3%
43.86%571.45078,75639.1%47.1%
41.07%561.25909,73240.9%41.2%
40.38%525.471611,56845.0%37.5%
55.77%525.689710,68052.2%58.6%
58.82%513.974210,14656.5%60.7%
44.00%501.65589,68229.4%51.5%
48.00%501.45309,63250.0%47.1%
57.14%495.681310,77662.5%52.0%
44.90%495.51,0799,95148.1%40.9%
41.67%485.799410,74938.1%44.4%
60.00%451.565510,40470.6%53.6%
42.22%454.890910,92020.0%53.3%
50.00%445.389211,60147.1%51.9%
47.73%444.376011,47062.5%39.3%
54.76%424.889210,37144.4%62.5%
56.10%415.289112,08864.7%50.0%
43.90%415.38239,67842.9%45.0%
43.90%411.36189,79341.2%45.8%
53.85%391.75709,84046.1%57.7%
47.37%381.45818,93738.9%55.0%
51.35%375.482911,50175.0%40.0%
45.95%371.45299,22256.3%38.1%
57.14%351.36329,98642.9%66.7%
48.57%355.186011,60838.5%54.5%
37.14%351.35389,60843.8%31.6%
55.88%345.576110,82570.6%41.2%
51.52%334.980011,55180.0%27.8%
57.58%331.35038,28561.1%53.3%
53.13%325.389110,30844.4%64.3%
56.25%325.61,04212,24754.5%57.1%
36.67%304.886210,38450.0%30.0%
50.00%301.753910,07146.1%52.9%
63.33%304.380910,89566.7%58.3%
50.00%305.884511,88450.0%50.0%
58.62%295.585010,37857.1%60.0%
58.62%295.883110,59471.4%46.7%
65.52%292.579910,65885.7%46.7%
41.38%294.678110,58755.6%18.2%
64.29%285.189311,17472.7%58.8%
57.14%283.664210,59561.5%53.3%
59.26%275.086210,85163.6%56.3%
66.67%274.781010,74264.3%69.2%
62.96%272.47569,18364.3%61.5%
53.85%261.561010,03663.6%46.7%
38.46%264.575111,87320.0%42.9%
50.00%265.590010,41750.0%50.0%
40.00%254.87629,80840.0%40.0%
73.91%235.780211,72366.7%78.6%
56.52%235.695011,08862.5%53.3%
45.45%224.282710,18825.0%57.1%
63.64%221.658610,79350.0%68.8%
57.14%215.495810,48966.7%44.4%
45.00%204.982212,01025.0%58.3%
65.00%204.782812,33985.7%53.9%
60.00%205.280411,29962.5%58.3%
63.16%195.277910,35963.6%62.5%
68.42%194.669912,11471.4%66.7%
68.75%165.38279,84260.0%83.3%
56.25%165.07479,93140.0%83.3%
46.67%152.872211,03033.3%50.0%
46.67%155.291512,83660.0%40.0%
35.71%144.775411,40660.0%22.2%
61.54%133.56809,77271.4%50.0%
46.15%136.31,0979,79028.6%66.7%
38.46%135.179910,32360.0%25.0%
69.23%135.89119,46477.8%50.0%
53.85%136.01,11812,33580.0%37.5%
33.33%125.091910,56616.7%50.0%
33.33%124.983812,4380.0%40.0%
45.45%115.179611,57250.0%42.9%
72.73%115.785213,73180.0%66.7%
36.36%114.896711,69033.3%37.5%
54.55%115.776413,23066.7%50.0%
63.64%114.893510,94066.7%60.0%
27.27%113.989411,2290.0%42.9%
40.00%104.37129,49725.0%50.0%
66.67%91.570813,374100.0%62.5%
55.56%92.16487,83250.0%66.7%
55.56%95.477812,67550.0%60.0%
55.56%91.04877,05766.7%33.3%
66.67%91.81,01812,72833.3%83.3%
37.50%82.860110,11833.3%40.0%
50.00%84.376510,97033.3%60.0%
37.50%81.55979,18533.3%40.0%
25.00%83.05808,5340.0%50.0%
50.00%84.688514,39466.7%40.0%
37.50%85.373910,16525.0%50.0%
62.50%83.574010,5880.0%71.4%
57.14%76.279412,80350.0%60.0%
57.14%74.884813,3970.0%66.7%
57.14%71.461610,15633.3%75.0%
57.14%73.677110,79450.0%66.7%
42.86%74.25789,87925.0%66.7%
42.86%73.64046,71750.0%33.3%
50.00%65.374510,54133.3%66.7%
50.00%63.06179,65375.0%0.0%
66.67%62.46429,607100.0%33.3%
33.33%63.21,04410,2650.0%66.7%
50.00%65.084210,51233.3%66.7%
66.67%63.15629,982100.0%60.0%
50.00%64.684312,2900.0%75.0%
33.33%65.194211,41433.3%33.3%
50.00%65.782813,290100.0%40.0%
83.33%63.98289,94566.7%100.0%
83.33%64.91,09514,3410.0%83.3%
60.00%55.583412,731100.0%50.0%
80.00%55.21,14512,224100.0%75.0%
20.00%54.37159,8540.0%50.0%
80.00%54.81,15111,390100.0%66.7%
60.00%55.973511,46050.0%66.7%
40.00%53.492914,0230.0%40.0%
60.00%51.36468,88966.7%50.0%
20.00%51.65457,07933.3%0.0%
20.00%56.27329,83725.0%0.0%

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Tahm Kench vs Vi - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Tahm Kench wins the Tahm Kench vs Vi matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Vi's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

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

In the early game, Tahm Kench has the advantage against Vi with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Vi in the late game?

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

Who wins the Tahm Kench vs Vi matchup?

Tahm Kench wins the matchup against Vi with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Tahm Kench is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Tahm Kench build against Vi?

The best Tahm Kench build against Vi includes Hollow Radiance, Heartsteel, Thornmail with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Tahm Kench runes against Vi?

The best Tahm Kench runes against Vi use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Tahm Kench vs Vi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Tahm Kench counter Vi?

Yes, Tahm Kench has a favorable matchup against Vi with a 50.0% win rate. Tahm Kench slightly edges out Vi in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Tahm Kench against Vi?

When playing Tahm Kench against Vi, 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.