Yasuo - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
7.3%

Yasuovs Tahm Kench

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

Yasuo vs Tahm Kench is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Tahm Kench wins with a 52.9% win rate (+5.9%) over Yasuo based on 34 games. Yasuo wins the early laning phase while Tahm Kench scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Yasuo build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Yasuo vs Tahm Kench matchup.

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Yasuo Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Yasuo 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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Yasuo - 47.1% win rate in this matchup
Yasuo
47.1% WR
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Tahm Kench vs Yasuo matchup - 52.9% win rate
Tahm Kench
52.9% WR

Who Wins the Yasuo vs Tahm Kench Matchup?

Tahm Kench wins the Yasuo vs Tahm Kench matchup
Winner
Tahm Kench
Matches: 34
47.1%
Win Rate
52.9%
6.5
CS / min
5.2
881
DMG / min
773
10,572
Gold / game
10,188
233
Heal / min
459
968
DMG Mitigated / min
1,749
1.0
CC / min
1.5
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Yasuo vs Tahm Kench Matchup Summary

The Yasuo vs Tahm Kench matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 34 recent matches analyzed, Tahm Kench wins with a 52.9% win rate compared to Yasuo's 47.1%, giving Tahm Kench a 5.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Yasuo controls the early laning stage, but Tahm Kench outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Yasuo 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 sustain, where Tahm Kench leads by 1,007 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Tahm Kench is slightly favored, Yasuo can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Tahm Kench's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Yasuo vs Tahm Kench Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
6.5Yasuo
5.2Tahm Kench
Yasuo significantly out-farms Tahm Kench by 1.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 19 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Yasuo 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
881Yasuo
773Tahm Kench
Yasuo heavily out-damages Tahm Kench by 109 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 Yasuo's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,572Yasuo
10,188Tahm Kench
Yasuo earns 384 more gold per game than Tahm Kench, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Yasuo slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.0Yasuo
1.5Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Yasuo, 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
1,201Yasuo
2,207Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench vastly out-sustains Yasuo, healing and mitigating 1,007 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Tahm Kench can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Yasuo is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Yasuo, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Yasuo Build Against Tahm Kench

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Tahm Kench, providing the mobility and stats Yasuo needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Yasuo against Tahm Kench are Immortal Shieldbow, Kraken Slayer and Mortal Reminder. This combination gives Yasuo 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 Yasuo vs Tahm Kench matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Yasuo
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Yasuo early game win rateYasuo57.1%
Tahm Kench early game win rateTahm Kench42.9%
Late Game
Tahm Kench
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Yasuo late game win rateYasuo40.0%
Tahm Kench late game win rateTahm Kench60.0%

Yasuo dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Tahm Kench. This lopsided early game means Yasuo 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Yasuo. 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: Yasuo 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 Yasuo Runes Against Tahm Kench

Precision rune tree - Yasuo primary runes vs Tahm KenchPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Yasuo rune vs Tahm KenchAbsorb Life - best Yasuo rune vs Tahm KenchLegend: Alacrity - best Yasuo rune vs Tahm KenchLast Stand - best Yasuo rune vs Tahm Kench
Resolve rune tree - Yasuo secondary runes vs Tahm KenchResolve
Overgrowth - best Yasuo rune vs Tahm KenchSecond Wind - best Yasuo rune vs Tahm Kench
44.4% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Yasuo the best tools to compete against Tahm Kench in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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

Yasuo 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
51.49%3036.886911,82549.2%53.1%
49.82%2736.789912,09947.4%51.6%
47.86%2347.179612,03849.5%46.8%
46.26%2277.077312,36051.2%43.4%
50.69%2176.886311,77953.1%48.8%
45.54%2136.794411,70355.4%38.0%
54.59%1856.886012,88761.7%51.2%
44.83%1746.878711,56542.6%46.2%
47.47%1586.886011,89041.7%52.3%
54.61%1527.291112,43755.9%53.6%
54.41%1367.077812,03650.8%57.3%
47.24%1276.876412,18153.9%42.7%
54.21%1077.093411,79257.5%51.7%
44.23%1047.080513,15834.2%50.0%
57.28%1036.779612,02852.5%60.3%
44.66%1037.085012,22744.7%44.6%
44.12%1027.175110,85636.2%54.5%
39.00%1006.991611,86748.7%32.8%
44.00%1007.081112,30350.0%40.0%
51.02%987.286310,99447.2%55.6%
53.13%966.889111,22647.7%57.7%
51.65%916.881012,27944.7%56.6%
57.30%896.873311,01265.7%51.9%
48.86%886.482314,21060.7%43.3%
44.44%816.572811,68048.5%41.7%
49.37%796.784712,34155.9%44.4%
50.00%786.684912,32960.6%42.2%
49.33%756.283311,08955.3%43.2%
44.44%726.779111,27055.6%37.8%
48.57%706.978611,01747.1%50.0%
50.00%686.683213,30368.0%39.5%
45.45%666.685510,56237.9%51.4%
50.77%657.178712,02455.6%47.4%
50.00%647.480511,94335.7%61.1%
42.86%637.074910,78232.0%50.0%
50.00%626.981611,14942.9%55.9%
53.33%607.592512,29170.0%36.7%
59.32%596.577412,24362.1%56.7%
52.54%597.087212,87350.0%53.7%
41.38%587.076812,96940.0%41.9%
41.82%557.282210,45536.4%50.0%
36.36%556.970910,54733.3%40.9%
53.70%547.075512,41550.0%56.3%
47.17%537.184312,62245.0%48.5%
56.60%536.879513,94176.2%43.8%
64.15%537.085410,60174.1%53.9%
61.54%526.980712,54763.2%60.6%
60.00%507.375411,46664.0%56.0%
48.00%506.782811,63028.6%62.1%
61.22%497.091614,00772.7%57.9%
55.10%496.977911,71052.4%57.1%
43.75%487.286011,69940.9%46.1%
39.58%486.886512,12835.3%41.9%
52.08%486.778711,14740.9%61.5%
43.75%487.082610,14244.4%42.9%
60.87%466.884512,74368.4%55.6%
61.36%447.186712,04365.0%58.3%
52.27%447.297411,27854.5%50.0%
50.00%446.883310,73542.3%61.1%
53.49%436.576910,49347.8%60.0%
50.00%426.680712,79757.1%46.4%
64.29%426.787611,92263.6%65.0%
60.98%417.084513,54862.5%60.0%
65.85%416.995513,45366.7%65.2%
51.22%417.277211,93842.1%59.1%
36.84%387.090911,37133.3%39.1%
62.16%377.286813,13378.6%52.2%
62.16%377.290712,13258.3%64.0%
59.46%377.11,09413,19770.6%50.0%
56.76%377.281612,22175.0%42.9%
57.14%356.587411,01868.8%47.4%
47.06%347.091811,84453.3%42.1%
47.06%346.588110,57257.1%40.0%
41.94%317.096011,25246.1%38.9%
50.00%306.486611,35054.5%47.4%
51.72%297.098014,97455.6%50.0%
35.71%286.979211,00927.3%41.2%
25.00%287.577311,88320.0%27.8%
39.29%286.41,04911,51941.7%37.5%
60.71%286.682711,89061.5%60.0%
62.96%276.380914,28833.3%71.4%
51.85%277.882511,69150.0%54.5%
50.00%266.485113,70271.4%42.1%
48.00%256.968410,77042.9%54.5%
52.00%257.81,41012,02863.6%42.9%
48.00%257.376210,91871.4%18.2%
45.83%246.783313,07058.3%33.3%
41.67%247.465811,09066.7%16.7%
52.17%236.374910,87857.1%44.4%
43.48%237.188513,08740.0%46.1%
78.26%237.182612,840100.0%72.2%
45.45%227.087211,48250.0%42.9%
52.38%216.873812,46558.3%44.4%
66.67%217.588512,33066.7%66.7%
52.38%217.392813,28350.0%53.9%
35.00%206.564011,25944.4%27.3%
42.11%197.483210,23738.5%50.0%
47.37%196.882712,58462.5%36.4%
61.11%186.987812,05457.1%63.6%
52.94%177.478611,22445.5%66.7%
37.50%166.99279,43342.9%33.3%
62.50%166.483212,26333.3%80.0%
35.71%147.379010,34844.4%20.0%
57.14%146.61,10213,04257.1%57.1%
50.00%146.183113,75166.7%45.5%
28.57%147.088811,26237.5%16.7%
42.86%147.383711,05316.7%62.5%
69.23%137.293010,36362.5%80.0%
46.15%137.178815,6280.0%50.0%
53.85%136.674312,03860.0%50.0%
50.00%127.287411,83625.0%62.5%
41.67%126.284213,51566.7%33.3%
41.67%126.968611,12650.0%25.0%
54.55%116.256012,37066.7%40.0%
30.00%105.770210,40440.0%20.0%
50.00%106.768510,55060.0%40.0%
33.33%96.36247,81650.0%0.0%
75.00%86.981412,61050.0%83.3%
62.50%86.994512,709100.0%0.0%
50.00%86.470411,61750.0%50.0%
28.57%76.777513,5900.0%33.3%
28.57%76.178912,13550.0%20.0%
42.86%76.71,17415,14733.3%50.0%
57.14%76.384112,32950.0%60.0%
50.00%67.08339,89275.0%0.0%
66.67%66.693013,88033.3%100.0%
40.00%55.273913,1480.0%50.0%
40.00%55.06609,07050.0%33.3%
80.00%55.276913,978100.0%75.0%

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Yasuo vs Tahm Kench - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Tahm Kench wins the Yasuo vs Tahm Kench matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to Yasuo's 47.1%, a 5.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 34 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Yasuo has the advantage against Tahm Kench with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Yasuo players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Tahm Kench takes over the Yasuo vs Tahm Kench matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Tahm Kench scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Yasuo vs Tahm Kench matchup?

Tahm Kench wins the matchup against Yasuo with a 52.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 5.9 percentage point advantage means Tahm Kench is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 34 games analyzed.

What is the best Yasuo build against Tahm Kench?

The best Yasuo build against Tahm Kench includes Immortal Shieldbow, Kraken Slayer, Mortal Reminder with Berserker's Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Yasuo runes against Tahm Kench?

The best Yasuo runes against Tahm Kench use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 44.4% win rate in the Yasuo vs Tahm Kench matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Yasuo counter Tahm Kench?

No, Yasuo struggles against Tahm Kench with only a 47.1% win rate. Tahm Kench has the advantage in this matchup. Yasuo players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Tahm Kench's lead.

How do I play Yasuo against Tahm Kench?

When playing Yasuo against Tahm Kench, play cautiously and avoid Tahm Kench's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Tahm Kench has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.