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
Illaoi
vs

45.0%
Tahm Kench win rate vs Illaoi
Illaoi has the edge
171
Games Analyzed
45.0%
Tahm Kench WR
55.0%
Illaoi WR
-397
Avg Gold Diff @15
Tahm Kench
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Illaoi
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Tahm Kench
Level 1
Tahm Kench
Level 6
Illaoi
Level 6
Tahm Kench
1 item
Illaoi
1 item
Illaoi
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Tahm Kench is strongest early game while Illaoi peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Tahm Kench deals Mixed damage while Illaoi deals AD. 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.
Exploit Tahm Kench's Weakness
Tahm Kench's main weakness: Kiting, ranged poke, outscaled late. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Tahm Kench Win Condition
Win trades with passive stacks, devour saves
Illaoi Win Condition
Land E, force fights in tentacle zones, R in 2v1s
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 Illaoi's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Illaoi's sustain/autos
Illaoi

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game
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Illaoi's Worst Matchups
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