Tahm Kench is a versatile Mid-lane champion with a strong 59.6% win rate in Emerald+ matches. Here's the optimal build and strategy for success:

Summoner Spells:

• Ghost
• Teleport

Runes: Primary (Resolve):

• Grasp of the Undying
• Shield Bash
• Second Wind
• Unflinching

Secondary (Precision):

• Triumph
• Legend: Alacrity

Rune Shards:

• Offense: Attack Speed
• Flex: Health Scaling
• Defense: Health Scaling (adjust based on matchup)

Core Item Build:

1. Heartsteel
2. Boots of Swiftness
3. Riftmaker
4. Unending Despair
5. Spirit Visage
6. Randuin's Omen

Skill Order: Q > W > E

Strong Against:

• Mel (61.7% WR)
• Xerath (55.6% WR)
• Shaco (54.2% WR)
• Neeko (54.1% WR)
• Blitzcrank (53.5% WR)

Weak Against:

• Sona (38.2% WR)
• Taric (41.7% WR)
• Elise (43.8% WR)
• Zilean (44.1% WR)
• Fiddlesticks (44.2% WR)

Best Synergies:

• Swain (56.9% WR)
• Vayne (52.7% WR)
• Jinx (51.5% WR)
• Tristana (51.4% WR)
• Smolder (51.0% WR)

Situational Items: Adjust your build based on the enemy team composition, focusing on armor against AD-heavy teams or magic resistance against AP threats. Consider matchup-specific rune shard adjustments, particularly in the defense slot.

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