Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Tahm Kench
VS
Champion 2
Zilean
vs

51.6%
Tahm Kench win rate vs Zilean
Skill matchup — could go either way
219
Games Analyzed
51.6%
Tahm Kench WR
48.4%
Zilean WR
+128
Avg Gold Diff @15
Tahm Kench
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Zilean
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Exhaust
Power Spike Timeline
Tahm Kench
Level 1
Tahm Kench
Level 6
Zilean
Level 6
Tahm Kench
1 item
Zilean
1 item
Zilean
Teamfights
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Tahm Kench is strongest early game while Zilean peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Tahm Kench deals Mixed damage while Zilean deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Zilean has range advantage. Tahm Kench should look for short trades when Zilean uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Zilean's Weakness
Zilean's main weakness: Low damage, squishy, R has long CD early. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Tahm Kench Win Condition
Win trades with passive stacks, devour saves
Zilean Win Condition
R revive on carry, double bomb stun, E speed/slow
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 Zilean's AP damage and CC
Zilean
Moonstone Renewer
Core
Build every game
Staff of Flowing Water
Core
Build every game
Redemption
Core
Build every game
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Zilean's Worst Matchups
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