Historical snapshot: patch 26.10
Champion Matchups
Historical champion win rates and counters. These results do not describe the current patch.
Recorded: 17 May 2026. Legacy code attributes this snapshot to Lolalytics. Source URL, rank, region and collection method were not saved; provenance is unverified.
Champion 1
Tahm Kench
VS
Champion 2
Riven
vs
43.6%
Tahm Kench win rate vs Riven (top snapshot)
Riven had the higher recorded win rate
204
Recorded Sample Games
43.6%
Tahm Kench WR
56.4%
Riven WR
The opposing percentage is 100% minus the recorded win rate, not an independent sample. Game count alone does not establish reliability.
Legacy strategy notes below use fixed profiles and generic rules, not game measurements. They have not been reviewed for the current patch.
Tahm Kench
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Riven
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*****
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Tahm Kench
Level 1
Riven
Level 1
Tahm Kench
Level 6
Riven
Level 6
Tahm Kench
1 item
Riven
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Tahm Kench is strongest early game while Riven peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Tahm Kench deals Mixed damage while Riven deals AD. Build resistances accordingly, don't stack the wrong type.
Sustained vs Burst
Riven wants to combo and disengage. Tahm Kench wins extended trades. Don't let Riven get a clean rotation, force long fights where sustain wins.
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
Riven Win Condition
Animation cancel combos, snowball lane, splitpush or teamfight
Legacy Item Suggestions
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
Riven
Eclipse
Core
Build every game
Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game
Death's Dance
Core
Build every game
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