Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Caitlyn
VS
Champion 2
Tahm Kench
vs

40.5%
Caitlyn win rate vs Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench hard counters Caitlyn
116
Games Analyzed
40.5%
Caitlyn WR
59.5%
Tahm Kench WR
-758
Avg Gold Diff @15
Caitlyn
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Tahm Kench
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Caitlyn
Level 1
Tahm Kench
Level 1
Tahm Kench
Level 6
Caitlyn
1 item
Tahm Kench
1 item
Caitlyn
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Caitlyn is strongest early game while Tahm Kench peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Caitlyn deals AD damage while Tahm Kench deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Caitlyn has range advantage. Tahm Kench should look for short trades when Caitlyn uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Caitlyn's Weakness
Caitlyn's main weakness: Mid-game dip, assassins, short-range all-in. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Caitlyn Win Condition
Bully lane with range, trap control, headshot poke
Tahm Kench Win Condition
Win trades with passive stacks, devour saves
Recommended Items
Caitlyn

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Rapid Firecannon
Core
Build every game

Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game
Tahm Kench
Heartsteel
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Spirit Visage
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Caitlyn's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Caitlyn's sustain/autos
Caitlyn's Worst Matchups
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