Flash and Ignite are the optimal Summoner Spells for Tahm Kench Support. The most successful build achieves a 52.9% win rate across 50,347 matches.

Most Effective Build:

• Runes: Grasp of the Undying, Shield Bash, Second Wind, Unflinching, Legend: Alacrity, Triumph
• Rune Shards: Attack Speed, Health Scaling, Health Scaling
• Core Items: Solstice Sleigh → Plated Steelcaps → Heartsteel
• Final Items: Thornmail, Kaenic Rookern, Spirit Visage
• Ability Order: Q → W → E

Key Matchups:

• Strong Against: LeBlanc (54.8%), Sylas (54.5%), Lux (54.5%)
• Weak Against: Janna (47.8%), Nami (48.7%), Pyke (49.1%)

Best Synergies:

• ADC Partners: Xerath (62.1%), Veigar (59.7%), Seraphine (59.4%)

Essential Tips:

• Activate E during skirmishes to force enemies through your health bar twice
• Use R primarily for protecting carries in late-game fights
• Maintain wave control near your tower early game for safer farming

Alternative Builds:

1. Celestial Opposition Build (51.6% WR)

• Same runes/summoners
• Core: Celestial Opposition → Plated Steelcaps → Heartsteel
• Final: Thornmail, Kaenic Rookern, Unending Despair

2. Bloodsong Build (56.0% WR)

• Same runes/summoners
• Core: Bloodsong → Plated Steelcaps → Heartsteel
• Final: Unending Despair, Spirit Visage, Thornmail

Situational items should be chosen based on enemy team composition and game state. Consider Magic Resist or Armor rune shards depending on lane matchup.

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