Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Blitzcrank
VS
Champion 2
Tahm Kench
vs
51.9%
Blitzcrank win rate vs Tahm Kench
Skill matchup — could go either way
389
Games Analyzed
51.9%
Blitzcrank WR
48.1%
Tahm Kench WR
+154
Avg Gold Diff @15
Blitzcrank
DamageAP
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Tahm Kench
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Tahm Kench
Level 1
Blitzcrank
Level 2
Blitzcrank
Level 6
Tahm Kench
Level 6
Blitzcrank
Mobility Boots
Tahm Kench
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Blitzcrank is strongest early game while Tahm Kench peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Blitzcrank deals AP damage while Tahm Kench deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Tahm Kench's Weakness
Tahm Kench's main weakness: Kiting, ranged poke, outscaled late. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Blitzcrank Win Condition
One hook wins lane, Q+E+R burst combo, bush control
Tahm Kench Win Condition
Win trades with passive stacks, devour saves
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Blitzcrank typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Tahm Kench runs Teleport for map impact. Blitzcrank needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Tahm Kench outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Blitzcrank
Locket of the Iron Solari
Core
Build every game
Knight's Vow
Core
Build every game
Zeke's Convergence
Core
Build every game
Tahm Kench
Heartsteel
Core
Build every game
Thornmail
Core
Build every game
Spirit Visage
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Blitzcrank's AP damage and CC
Blitzcrank's Worst Matchups
Tahm Kench's Worst Matchups
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