Tahm Kench The River King
Known by many names throughout history, the demon Tahm Kench travels the waterways of Runeterra, feeding his insatiable appetite with the misery of others. Though he may appear singularly charming and proud, he swaggers through the physical realm like a vagabond in search of unsuspecting prey. His lashing tongue can stun even a heavily armored warrior from a dozen paces, and to fall into his rumbling belly is to tumble into an abyss from which there is little hope of return.
An Acquired Taste
Tahm Kench puts the heft of his immense body behind his attacks, gaining extra damage based on his total health. Damaging enemy champions builds stacks of
An Acquired Taste . At three stacks, he can useDevour on an enemy champion.
Tongue Lash
Tahm Kench lashes out with his tongue, damaging and slowing the first unit hit and healing himself if he strikes an enemy champion.
Applies a stack ofAn Acquired Taste to enemy champions. If the champion already has 3 stacks ofAn Acquired Taste , they are stunned and the stacks are consumed.Cost:- 50/
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Cooldown:- 7/
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Range:- 900
Abyssal Dive
Dive down and then re-appear at target location, damaging and knocking up all enemies in an area.
Cost:- 60/
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Cooldown:- 21/
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Range:- 1000/
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Thick Skin
Passive: Tahm Kench stores a percent of the damage he takes and heals based on it while out of combat.Active: Convert all stored damage into a temporary shield.Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 3
Range:- 2400
Devour
Tahm Kench devours a champion for a few seconds, dealing magic damage if they are an enemy, or shielding them if they are an ally.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 0
Range:- 25000
- Tank,
- Support
Patch 26.1 Tahm Kench Changes
Quick overview of Tahm Kench's optimal setup in League of Legends. Tahm Kench's top build includes Berserker's Greaves, Heartsteel, Thornmail, using Grasp of the Undying, Demolish, Second Wind for maximum effectiveness. Tahm Kench performs well against Tryndamere, Yuumi, Gwen but struggles against Sett, Bard, Teemo.
- Tahm Kench's Top Build
- Tahm Kench's Best Runes
- Tahm Kench's Top Matchups
- Tahm Kench's Counters
Tahm Kench's base statistics in League of Legends. Tahm Kench has 640 base health, 56 attack damage, 39 armor, and 32 magic resist. Understanding Tahm Kench's stats is crucial for maximizing Tahm Kench's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Tahm Kench's stats against other champions to see how Tahm Kench ranks.
AP:0
AD:56(3.2 per level)
AS:0(2.5 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:325(50 per level)
Mana Regen:8(1 per level)
Health:640(103 per level)
Health Regen:6(0.55 per level)
Armor:39(4.7 per level)
MR:32(2.05 per level)
Speed:335
Attack Range:175(175 per level)
Tahm Kench Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Tahm Kench Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 57.93% win rate in 20 minute games, while performing lowest at 42.86% in 15 minute games. Understanding Tahm Kench Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Tahm Kench's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 68.6%, Late Game: 20.4%, Objective Control: 34.5%, Supportive Strength: 84.0%, Creep Farming: 36.0%, Damage: 28.5%. These percentile rankings show how Tahm Kench compares to other champions in each category.
Champions similar to Tahm Kench include Neeko, Volibear, Ashe. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Tahm Kench in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Tahm Kench, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
Tahm Kench maintains relatively consistent performance across different skill tiers in League of Legends, with win rates remaining stable from Iron (47.9%) to Diamond (48.3%). This stability, with only a 0.4% variance, indicates that Tahm Kench has a balanced skill floor and ceiling. The champion's effectiveness doesn't drastically change based on player skill level, suggesting that Tahm Kench's core strengths are accessible to players across all ranks while still offering depth for experienced players. Performance data across tiers (Iron (47.9%), Bronze (50.5%), Silver (48.0%), Gold (51.6%), Platinum (49.5%)) shows that Tahm Kench provides value regardless of whether you're learning the champion or have mastered the mechanics. This consistency makes Tahm Kench a reliable pick for players at any skill level. Both new and veteran players can find success by focusing on fundamental gameplay principles such as proper positioning, ability timing, and decision-making. While mechanical skill helps optimize Tahm Kench's performance, the champion's stable win rate across ranks demonstrates that game knowledge and smart play are equally important. Players can confidently pick Tahm Kench knowing that the champion's viability isn't heavily dependent on reaching higher skill tiers, though continued practice and improvement will naturally enhance your effectiveness.
When to Pick Tahm Kench
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Tryndamere and Yuumi
- Optimal rune setup achieves 77.8% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Sett (35.3% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Tahm Kench into favorable matchups like Tryndamere where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Resolve + $Inspiration rune setup for a $77.8% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Tahm Kench Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Tahm Kench in League of Legends?
Tahm Kench is currently D tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Tahm Kench ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Tahm Kench's win rate?
Tahm Kench has a 49.27% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Tahm Kench's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Tahm Kench?
Champions similar to Tahm Kench include Neeko, Volibear, and Ashe. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Tahm Kench in League of Legends.
How does Tahm Kench perform during different match durations?
Tahm Kench's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Tahm Kench's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Tahm Kench's performance at different game lengths.