Tahm Kench is a versatile support champion with a 52.9% win rate based on 50,347 matches. Here's the optimal build and strategy guide:

Optimal Build

Summoner Spells:

• Flash
• Ignite

Core Runes:

• Primary: Grasp of the Undying, Shield Bash, Second Wind, Unflinching
• Secondary: Legend: Alacrity, Triumph
• Shards: Attack Speed, Health Scaling, Health Scaling

Core Items:

1. Solstice Sleigh
2. Plated Steelcaps
3. Heartsteel
4. Thornmail
5. Kaenic Rookern
6. Spirit Visage

Skill Order: Q > W > E

Best Matchups (Win Rate):

• LeBlanc (54.8%)
• Sylas (54.5%)
• Lux (54.5%)
• Morgana (54.1%)
• Nautilus (54.1%)

Worst Matchups (Win Rate):

• Janna (47.8%)
• Nami (48.7%)
• Pyke (49.1%)
• Rell (49.2%)
• Soraka (49.2%)

Best Synergies:

• Xerath (62.1%)
• Veigar (59.7%)
• Seraphine (59.3%)

Key Tips:

• Activate E during skirmishes to force enemies through your health bar twice
• Use R primarily for peeling and protecting carries in late game
• Keep waves closer to your side early game for safer farming
• Adjust build path based on enemy team composition
• Consider taking armor or magic resist shards based on lane matchup

Alternative builds exist with similar success rates, but this represents the most consistent performing build in the current meta.

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