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

Tahm Kenchvs Vladimir

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

Tahm Kench vs Vladimir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Tahm Kench wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Vladimir based on 8 games. Vladimir 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 Vladimir 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
Vladimir - 62.5% win rateVladimir(62.5%)
Tahm Kench - 62.5% win rate in this matchup
Tahm Kench
62.5% WR
VS
Vladimir vs Tahm Kench matchup - 37.5% win rate
Vladimir
37.5% WR

Who Wins the Tahm Kench vs Vladimir Matchup?

Tahm Kench wins the Tahm Kench vs Vladimir matchup
Winner
Tahm Kench
Matches: 8
62.5%
Win Rate
37.5%
5.7
CS / min
7.2
955
DMG / min
1,173
11,759
Gold / game
13,318
530
Heal / min
1,238
1,731
DMG Mitigated / min
732
1.5
CC / min
0.3
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
80.0%
Late Game WR
20.0%

Tahm Kench vs Vladimir Matchup Summary

The Tahm Kench vs Vladimir matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Tahm Kench wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Vladimir's 37.5%, giving Tahm Kench a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vladimir controls the early laning stage, but Tahm Kench outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vladimir 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 crowd control, where Tahm Kench leads by 1.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Tahm Kench players can confidently pick into Vladimir and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vladimir 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 Vladimir Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
5.7Tahm Kench
7.2Vladimir
Vladimir significantly out-farms Tahm Kench by 1.5 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 23 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Vladimir 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
955Tahm Kench
1,173Vladimir
Vladimir heavily out-damages Tahm Kench by 218 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 Vladimir's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,759Tahm Kench
13,318Vladimir
Vladimir generates a commanding 1,559 more gold per game than Tahm Kench. This substantial economic advantage means Vladimir 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
0.3Vladimir
Tahm Kench brings significantly more crowd control than Vladimir, with 1.3 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. Vladimir should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
2,261Tahm Kench
1,971Vladimir
Tahm Kench vastly out-sustains Vladimir, healing and mitigating 290 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Tahm Kench can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vladimir is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vladimir, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Tahm Kench Build Against Vladimir

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Vladimir, providing the mobility and stats Tahm Kench needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Tahm Kench against Vladimir 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Vladimir. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Tahm Kench vs Vladimir matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vladimir
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Tahm Kench early game win rateTahm Kench33.3%
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir66.7%
Late Game
Tahm Kench
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Tahm Kench late game win rateTahm Kench80.0%
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir20.0%

Vladimir dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Tahm Kench. This lopsided early game means Vladimir 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 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Vladimir. Extended games heavily favor Tahm Kench, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Vladimir 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 Vladimir

Resolve rune tree - Tahm Kench primary runes vs VladimirResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Tahm Kench rune vs VladimirDemolish - best Tahm Kench rune vs VladimirSecond Wind - best Tahm Kench rune vs VladimirOvergrowth - best Tahm Kench rune vs Vladimir
Precision rune tree - Tahm Kench secondary runes vs VladimirPrecision
Triumph - best Tahm Kench rune vs VladimirLegend: Alacrity - best Tahm Kench rune vs Vladimir
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Precision secondary allows Tahm Kench to press their advantage against Vladimir, 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 Vladimir - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Tahm Kench wins the Tahm Kench vs Vladimir matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Vladimir's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Vladimir has the advantage against Tahm Kench with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Vladimir 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 Vladimir in the late game?

In the late game, Tahm Kench takes over the Tahm Kench vs Vladimir matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Tahm Kench scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Tahm Kench vs Vladimir matchup?

Tahm Kench wins the matchup against Vladimir with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Tahm Kench is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Tahm Kench build against Vladimir?

The best Tahm Kench build against Vladimir 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 Vladimir?

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

Does Tahm Kench counter Vladimir?

Yes, Tahm Kench has a favorable matchup against Vladimir with a 62.5% win rate. Tahm Kench strongly counters Vladimir in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Tahm Kench against Vladimir?

When playing Tahm Kench against Vladimir, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Vladimir. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.