Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Gnar
VS
Champion 2
Tahm Kench
vs

47.8%
Gnar win rate vs Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench has the edge
278
Games Analyzed
47.8%
Gnar WR
52.2%
Tahm Kench WR
-172
Avg Gold Diff @15
Gnar
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesFleet Footwork / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Tahm Kench
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Tahm Kench
Level 1
Gnar
Level 6
Tahm Kench
Level 6
Gnar
1 item
Tahm Kench
1 item
Gnar
Mega Gnar
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Gnar is strongest mid game while Tahm Kench peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Gnar deals AD damage while Tahm Kench deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Gnar has range advantage. Tahm Kench should look for short trades when Gnar uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Gnar's Weakness
Gnar's main weakness: Mega timing, all-in when mini, predictable. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Gnar Win Condition
Poke in mini, engage in Mega with R
Tahm Kench Win Condition
Win trades with passive stacks, devour saves
Recommended Items
Gnar

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game
Frozen Mallet
Core
Build every game

Randuin's Omen
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 Gnar's AD damage
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