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

56.4%
Riven win rate vs Tahm Kench
Riven hard counters Tahm Kench
204
Games Analyzed
56.4%
Riven WR
43.6%
Tahm Kench WR
+509
Avg Gold Diff @15
Riven
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*****
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Tahm Kench
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Riven
Level 1
Tahm Kench
Level 1
Riven
Level 6
Tahm Kench
Level 6
Riven
1 item
Tahm Kench
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Riven is strongest mid game while Tahm Kench peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Riven deals AD damage while Tahm Kench deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Hit and Run
Riven needs to combo and back off. Don't stay in extended trades against Tahm Kench's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.
Exploit Tahm Kench's Weakness
Tahm Kench's main weakness: Kiting, ranged poke, outscaled late. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Riven Win Condition
Animation cancel combos, snowball lane, splitpush or teamfight
Tahm Kench Win Condition
Win trades with passive stacks, devour saves
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Riven typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Tahm Kench runs Teleport for map impact. Riven needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Tahm Kench outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Riven

Eclipse
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 Riven's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
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Tahm Kench's Worst Matchups
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