Taric the Shield of Valoran
Taric is the Aspect of the Protector, wielding incredible power as Runeterra's guardian of life, love, and beauty. Shamed by a dereliction of duty and exiled from his homeland Demacia, Taric ascended Mount Targon to find redemption, only to discover a higher calling among the stars. Imbued with the might of ancient Targon, the Shield of Valoran now stands ever vigilant against the insidious corruption of the Void.
Bravado
Spellcasts empower Taric's next 2 basic attacks to deal bonus magic damage, reduce his spell cooldowns, and attack in quick succession.
Starlight's Touch
Heals nearby allied champions based on charges stored. Bravado-empowered attacks grant a charge of Starlight's Touch.
Cost:- 60
Cooldown:- 3
Range:- 325
Bastion
Passively increase the Armor of Taric and any allied champion with Bastion.
Actively shields an ally and grants them Bastion for as long as they remain near Taric. Taric's spells also cast off the ally with Bastion.Cost:- 60
Cooldown:- 15
Range:- 800
Dazzle
Taric readies a beam of starlight that, after a brief delay, deals magic damage and stuns enemies.
Cost:- 40
Cooldown:- 16/
- 15/
- 14/
- 13/
- 12
Range:- 610
Cosmic Radiance
Pulses cosmic energy onto nearby allied champions after a delay, making them invulnerable for a short duration.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 180/
- 150/
- 120
Range:- 400
- Support,
- Tank
Patch 26.1 Taric Changes
Quick overview of Taric's optimal setup in League of Legends. Taric's top build includes Ionian Boots of Lucidity, Locket of the Iron Solari, Fimbulwinter, using Glacial Augment, Magical Footwear, Biscuit Delivery for maximum effectiveness. Taric performs well against Karma, Mel, Pyke but struggles against Soraka, Morgana, Bard.
- Taric's Top Build
- Taric's Best Runes
- Taric's Top Matchups
- Taric's Counters
Taric's base statistics in League of Legends. Taric has 645 base health, 55 attack damage, 40 armor, and 28 magic resist. Understanding Taric's stats is crucial for maximizing Taric's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Taric's stats against other champions to see how Taric ranks.
AP:0
AD:55(3.5 per level)
AS:0(2 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:300(60 per level)
Mana Regen:8(0.8 per level)
Health:645(99 per level)
Health Regen:6(0.5 per level)
Armor:40(4.3 per level)
MR:28(2.05 per level)
Speed:340
Attack Range:150(150 per level)
Taric Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Taric Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 56.06% win rate in 45 minute games, while performing lowest at 37.78% in 15 minute games. Understanding Taric Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Taric's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 77.9%, Late Game: 84.3%, Objective Control: 22.7%, Supportive Strength: 81.0%, Creep Farming: 18.0%, Damage: 2.9%. These percentile rankings show how Taric compares to other champions in each category.
Taric demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 11.1% decrease from Iron to Diamond tiers. This pattern suggests that Taric may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Taric achieves a 57.6% win rate, which gradually declines to 46.5% in Diamond. This trend often indicates that Taric's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (57.6%), Bronze (52.8%), Silver (54.1%), Gold (58.6%), Platinum (48.2%)) suggests that while Taric can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Taric's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Taric is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Taric, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Taric at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.
When to Pick Taric
Strengths
- Solid win rate (51.85%) shows reliable performance
- Strong matchups against Karma and Mel
- Optimal rune setup achieves 73.7% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Soraka (27.6% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Requires proper positioning and cooldown management
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Taric into favorable matchups like Karma where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Inspiration + $Resolve rune setup for a $73.7% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Taric Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Taric in League of Legends?
Taric is currently S tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Taric ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Taric's win rate?
Taric has a 51.85% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Taric's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Taric?
Champions similar to Taric include Neeko, Volibear, and Ashe. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Taric in League of Legends.
How does Taric perform during different match durations?
Taric's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Taric's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Taric's performance at different game lengths.