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
Zyra
vs

50.5%
Tahm Kench win rate vs Zyra
Skill matchup — could go either way
212
Games Analyzed
50.5%
Tahm Kench WR
49.5%
Zyra WR
+37
Avg Gold Diff @15
Tahm Kench
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Zyra
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Tahm Kench
Level 1
Zyra
Level 3
Tahm Kench
Level 6
Zyra
Level 6
Tahm Kench
1 item
Zyra
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Tahm Kench is strongest early game while Zyra peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Tahm Kench deals Mixed damage while Zyra deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Zyra has range advantage. Tahm Kench should look for short trades when Zyra uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Zyra's Weakness
Zyra's main weakness: All-in, squishy, plants die to AoE. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Tahm Kench Win Condition
Win trades with passive stacks, devour saves
Zyra Win Condition
Plant zone control, R knockup in teamfights, high damage support
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 Zyra's AP damage and CC
Zyra

Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game

Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Core
Build every game

Void Staff
Core
Build every game
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