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
Swain
VS
Champion 2
Tahm Kench
vs

48.9%
Swain win rate vs Tahm Kench
Skill matchup — could go either way
284
Games Analyzed
48.9%
Swain WR
51.1%
Tahm Kench WR
-84
Avg Gold Diff @15
Swain
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Tahm Kench
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Tahm Kench
Level 1
Swain
Level 6
Tahm Kench
Level 6
Swain
1 item
Tahm Kench
1 item
Swain
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Swain is strongest mid game while Tahm Kench peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Swain deals AP damage while Tahm Kench deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a sustained style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Range Advantage
Swain has range advantage. Tahm Kench should look for short trades when Swain uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Swain's Weakness
Swain's main weakness: Kiting, grievous wounds, burst before R heals. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Swain Win Condition
R drain tank in teamfights, E root picks, soul fragment scaling
Tahm Kench Win Condition
Win trades with passive stacks, devour saves
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Swain typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Tahm Kench runs Teleport for map impact. Swain needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Tahm Kench outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Swain

Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
Core
Build every game

Rylai'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 Swain's AP damage and CC

Executioner's Calling
Counter
Grievous wounds to cut healing
Swain's Worst Matchups
Tahm Kench's Worst Matchups
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