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
Lux
VS
Champion 2
Tahm Kench
vs

48.6%
Lux win rate vs Tahm Kench
Skill matchup — could go either way
498
Games Analyzed
48.6%
Lux WR
51.4%
Tahm Kench WR
-112
Avg Gold Diff @15
Lux
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Tahm Kench
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Tahm Kench
Level 1
Lux
Level 6
Tahm Kench
Level 6
Lux
1 item
Tahm Kench
1 item
Lux
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Lux is strongest mid game while Tahm Kench peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Lux deals AP damage while Tahm Kench deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Lux has range advantage. Tahm Kench should look for short trades when Lux uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Lux's Weakness
Lux's main weakness: Assassins, all-in, Q is dodgeable. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Lux Win Condition
Land Q, full combo one-shot, zone with E
Tahm Kench Win Condition
Win trades with passive stacks, devour saves
Recommended Items
Lux

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
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 Lux's AP damage and CC
Lux's Worst Matchups
Tahm Kench's Worst Matchups
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