Vladimir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.1%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Vladimirvs Tahm Kench

CMageFighter
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vladimir vs Tahm Kench is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Vladimir wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Tahm Kench based on 11 games. Tahm Kench wins the early laning phase while Vladimir scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vladimir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vladimir vs Tahm Kench matchup.

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Vladimir Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vladimir 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.

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Vladimir - 63.6% win rate in this matchup
Vladimir
63.6% WR
VS
Tahm Kench vs Vladimir matchup - 36.4% win rate
Tahm Kench
36.4% WR

Who Wins the Vladimir vs Tahm Kench Matchup?

Vladimir wins the Vladimir vs Tahm Kench matchup
Winner
Vladimir
Matches: 11
63.6%
Win Rate
36.4%
7.1
CS / min
5.0
1,214
DMG / min
888
12,037
Gold / game
10,483
1,185
Heal / min
521
676
DMG Mitigated / min
1,571
0.2
CC / min
1.3
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Vladimir vs Tahm Kench Matchup Summary

The Vladimir vs Tahm Kench matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Vladimir wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Tahm Kench's 36.4%, giving Vladimir a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Tahm Kench controls the early laning stage, but Vladimir outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Tahm Kench needs to press advantages before Vladimir reaches their power spikes, while Vladimir should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Tahm Kench leads by 1.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vladimir players can confidently pick into Tahm Kench and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Tahm Kench away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Vladimir vs Tahm Kench 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
7.1Vladimir
5.0Tahm Kench
Vladimir significantly out-farms Tahm Kench by 2.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 31 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
1,214Vladimir
888Tahm Kench
Vladimir heavily out-damages Tahm Kench by 327 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
12,037Vladimir
10,483Tahm Kench
Vladimir generates a commanding 1,555 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
0.2Vladimir
1.3Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench brings significantly more crowd control than Vladimir, with 1.1 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
1,861Vladimir
2,092Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench vastly out-sustains Vladimir, healing and mitigating 231 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 Vladimir Build Against Tahm Kench

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Tahm Kench, providing the mobility and stats Vladimir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vladimir against Tahm Kench are Shadowflame, Cosmic Drive and Void Staff. This combination gives Vladimir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Tahm Kench. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vladimir vs Tahm Kench matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Tahm Kench
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir33.3%
Tahm Kench early game win rateTahm Kench66.7%
Late Game
Vladimir
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir75.0%
Tahm Kench late game win rateTahm Kench25.0%

Tahm Kench dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Vladimir. This lopsided early game means Tahm Kench can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Vladimir is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Tahm Kench. Extended games heavily favor Vladimir, 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 Vladimir reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Vladimir 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 Vladimir Runes Against Tahm Kench

Sorcery rune tree - Vladimir primary runes vs Tahm KenchSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Vladimir rune vs Tahm KenchNimbus Cloak - best Vladimir rune vs Tahm KenchTranscendence - best Vladimir rune vs Tahm KenchGathering Storm - best Vladimir rune vs Tahm Kench
Precision rune tree - Vladimir secondary runes vs Tahm KenchPrecision
Last Stand - best Vladimir rune vs Tahm KenchLegend: Haste - best Vladimir rune vs Tahm Kench
66.7% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Vladimir to press their advantage against Tahm Kench, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Vladimir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Vladimir'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 Vladimir build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Vladimir matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
61.00%1006.91,13912,58951.3%67.2%
47.19%896.989312,30048.3%46.7%
50.62%816.61,00011,66444.1%55.3%
45.07%716.995512,12750.0%42.5%
53.97%637.11,10512,67857.9%52.3%
45.16%626.699212,39654.2%39.5%
53.33%606.81,05811,63663.0%45.5%
51.67%607.01,02612,52336.8%58.5%
54.55%556.71,09112,40050.0%56.4%
43.40%537.092711,87154.2%34.5%
35.29%516.883610,38734.8%35.7%
44.00%506.899211,09436.8%48.4%
54.00%506.794512,61153.9%54.0%
51.02%496.31,07111,81344.0%58.3%
64.44%457.092612,66152.9%71.4%
43.24%376.593012,30640.0%44.4%
45.71%356.41,01410,16933.3%64.3%
51.43%356.692413,04711.1%65.4%
50.00%347.193812,87837.5%53.9%
46.88%326.992911,63050.0%45.5%
53.33%307.31,09212,79971.4%47.8%
40.00%306.41,00711,04135.7%43.8%
66.67%276.888612,20255.6%72.2%
48.15%276.991211,80762.5%42.1%
52.00%256.51,11512,79962.5%47.1%
56.00%257.01,15113,82833.3%63.2%
58.33%246.797611,55650.0%62.5%
45.83%246.91,01311,99044.4%46.7%
39.13%237.08489,92340.0%38.5%
36.36%226.61,19310,40041.7%30.0%
68.18%226.988912,13575.0%64.3%
38.10%216.71,06911,16220.0%54.5%
50.00%206.993011,83137.5%58.3%
40.00%206.99459,43841.7%37.5%
60.00%207.11,02011,84775.0%56.3%
44.44%185.880410,78033.3%50.0%
76.47%176.692514,846100.0%66.7%
47.06%176.292212,24625.0%66.7%
52.94%177.51,13511,82766.7%37.5%
64.71%177.08869,40660.0%71.4%
47.06%176.674311,31128.6%60.0%
41.18%176.97879,99141.7%40.0%
31.25%166.61,13210,56350.0%20.0%
31.25%166.495610,40242.9%22.2%
43.75%166.86969,03436.4%60.0%
73.33%157.193610,68477.8%66.7%
46.67%156.81,20412,39060.0%40.0%
66.67%156.81,05111,97285.7%50.0%
33.33%157.186512,64550.0%14.3%
50.00%146.58138,46462.5%33.3%
64.29%146.790412,35183.3%50.0%
53.85%136.873111,25757.1%50.0%
38.46%137.286811,47050.0%33.3%
46.15%137.31,12912,6090.0%50.0%
46.15%137.01,07814,74266.7%40.0%
61.54%137.678810,61157.1%66.7%
38.46%136.28729,60650.0%28.6%
58.33%127.11,21210,31666.7%33.3%
66.67%126.81,0888,95371.4%60.0%
36.36%116.579212,0130.0%44.4%
63.64%117.11,21412,03733.3%75.0%
54.55%117.387411,21120.0%83.3%
54.55%117.289510,56660.0%50.0%
72.73%117.11,14314,47683.3%60.0%
36.36%116.892112,09133.3%37.5%
70.00%107.91,34411,41940.0%100.0%
30.00%106.01,00710,27920.0%40.0%
50.00%107.196813,43966.7%42.9%
60.00%106.91,01613,79966.7%57.1%
50.00%106.792113,72066.7%42.9%
20.00%106.678512,1440.0%22.2%
33.33%96.71,03212,25433.3%33.3%
77.78%97.796110,93566.7%100.0%
22.22%98.31,03713,14850.0%14.3%
33.33%97.07999,65860.0%0.0%
50.00%87.082810,38333.3%60.0%
75.00%87.01,04810,922100.0%60.0%
0.00%86.11,07310,5930.0%0.0%
42.86%76.899512,18950.0%33.3%
71.43%77.295813,11075.0%66.7%
14.29%75.85408,84625.0%0.0%
42.86%77.396613,1810.0%50.0%
42.86%76.985210,87375.0%0.0%
66.67%66.41,14213,5360.0%80.0%
66.67%66.11,17112,49250.0%100.0%
33.33%65.960510,26633.3%33.3%
50.00%66.98408,66550.0%50.0%
83.33%67.41,03410,95266.7%100.0%
50.00%67.46827,82260.0%0.0%
50.00%68.097014,4950.0%50.0%
33.33%66.81,33110,95833.3%33.3%
66.67%67.684511,86250.0%100.0%
40.00%57.31,11510,55250.0%33.3%
40.00%56.57519,83850.0%33.3%
60.00%57.51,13316,267100.0%50.0%
40.00%57.71,28810,48133.3%50.0%
60.00%56.572012,2870.0%75.0%
80.00%57.21,22214,660100.0%66.7%
40.00%57.38738,40650.0%33.3%

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Vladimir vs Tahm Kench - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Vladimir wins the Vladimir vs Tahm Kench matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Tahm Kench's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Tahm Kench has the advantage against Vladimir with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Tahm Kench players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Vladimir takes over the Vladimir vs Tahm Kench matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Vladimir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vladimir vs Tahm Kench matchup?

Vladimir wins the matchup against Tahm Kench with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Vladimir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Vladimir build against Tahm Kench?

The best Vladimir build against Tahm Kench includes Shadowflame, Cosmic Drive, Void Staff with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Vladimir runes against Tahm Kench?

The best Vladimir runes against Tahm Kench use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Vladimir vs Tahm Kench matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vladimir counter Tahm Kench?

Yes, Vladimir has a favorable matchup against Tahm Kench with a 63.6% win rate. Vladimir strongly counters Tahm Kench in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Vladimir against Tahm Kench?

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