Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 48Updated 9/11/2026, 8:22:48 PM
Confidence: Medium+4.2% vs 50%48 games
Lane phases
Levels 1–2
Tahm Kench edge
Tahm Kench can look for early pressure.
Levels 3–5
Tahm Kench edge
Convert leads before Xin Zhao scales or roams.
Level 6+
Tahm Kench edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Tahm Kench edge
Close out with vision and objective control.
Why?
Sample-basedFavored
- Sample win rate for Tahm Kench is 54.2% in this matchup.
- Tahm Kench is favored in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Favored matchup for Tahm Kench into Xin Zhao — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Look for crash + roam when you hit a spike.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't throw the lead diving without vision.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Tahm Kench page (Support): Grasp of the Undying Build · 60.9% WR · 23 games
Skill order: E › W › Q
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 35Updated 9/11/2026, 8:18:15 PM