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
Olaf
VS
Champion 2
Tahm Kench
vs

49.0%
Olaf win rate vs Tahm Kench
Skill matchup — could go either way
153
Games Analyzed
49.0%
Olaf WR
51.0%
Tahm Kench WR
-78
Avg Gold Diff @15
Olaf
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Tahm Kench
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Olaf
Level 1
Tahm Kench
Level 1
Olaf
Level 6
Tahm Kench
Level 6
Olaf
1 item
Tahm Kench
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Olaf is strongest early game while Tahm Kench peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Olaf deals AD damage while Tahm Kench deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Olaf's Weakness
Olaf's main weakness: Kiting after R ends, falls off late. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Olaf Win Condition
Run people down with R CC immune, lifesteal at low HP
Tahm Kench Win Condition
Win trades with passive stacks, devour saves
Ghost Threat
Olaf runs Ghost  they can run you down in extended chases. Respect their movement speed and don't overstay in trades.
Recommended Items
Olaf
Goredrinker
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
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 Olaf's AD damage
Olaf's Worst Matchups
Tahm Kench's Worst Matchups
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