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
Soraka
vs

45.9%
Tahm Kench win rate vs Soraka
Soraka has the edge
427
Games Analyzed
45.9%
Tahm Kench WR
54.1%
Soraka WR
-328
Avg Gold Diff @15
Tahm Kench
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Soraka
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Exhaust
Power Spike Timeline
Tahm Kench
Level 1
Soraka
Level 1
Tahm Kench
Level 6
Soraka
Level 6
Tahm Kench
1 item
Soraka
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Tahm Kench is strongest early game while Soraka peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Tahm Kench deals Mixed damage while Soraka deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Soraka has range advantage. Tahm Kench should look for short trades when Soraka uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
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
Soraka Win Condition
Q poke in lane, global R heal, keep team alive forever
Recommended Items
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 Soraka's AP damage and CC
Soraka
Moonstone Renewer
Core
Build every game
Redemption
Core
Build every game
Staff of Flowing Water
Core
Build every game
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Soraka's Worst Matchups
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