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
Tahm Kench
VS
Champion 2
Ambessa
vs

51.8%
Tahm Kench win rate vs Ambessa
Skill matchup — could go either way
440
Games Analyzed
51.8%
Tahm Kench WR
48.2%
Ambessa WR
+145
Avg Gold Diff @15
Tahm Kench
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Ambessa
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Tahm Kench
Level 1
Ambessa
Level 3
Tahm Kench
Level 6
Ambessa
Level 6
Tahm Kench
1 item
Ambessa
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Tahm Kench is strongest early game while Ambessa peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Tahm Kench deals Mixed damage while Ambessa deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Ambessa's Weakness
Ambessa's main weakness: Ranged poke, hard CC, falling behind. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Tahm Kench Win Condition
Win trades with passive stacks, devour saves
Ambessa Win Condition
Dash resets, snowball lane lead
Recommended Items
Tahm Kench
Heartsteel
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Spirit Visage
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Ambessa's AD damage
Ambessa

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game
Tahm Kench's Worst Matchups
Ambessa's Worst Matchups
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