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Tahm Kench Bot Build, Patch 26.20 — Runes, Ability Damage & ARAM Buffs/Nerfs
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Every number below is computed from Riot's official game data for patch 26.20 — the Worlds 2026 patch (Data Dragon, with Meraki Analytics ability values and Riot's published ARAM balance), not sampled from match histories. Open the interactive labs to test Tahm Kench against any opponent at any level.
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Tahm Kench build and runes (Bot, patch 26.20)
Item order
- Jak'Sho, The Protean
- Plated Steelcaps
- Sterak's Gage
- Warmog's Armor
- Heartsteel
- Dead Man's Plate
Start: Doran's Shield, Health Potion
Situational: —
Rune page
Resolve · keystone Grasp of the Undying
Demolish, Conditioning, Overgrowth
Secondary: Hextech Flashtraption, Triple Tonic
Summoners: Flash, Ignite · Skill order: Q > E > W
Tahm Kench is classified Tank (durability-first); itemization computed from Jak'Sho, The Protean + current-patch item stats. Win-rate shown is an estimate and does not drive the build.
Tahm Kench base stats by level
| Level | Health | Attack damage | Armor | Magic resist | Attack speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 640 | 56.0 | 39.0 | 32.0 | 0.658 |
| Level 6 | 1,047 | 68.6 | 57.6 | 40.1 | 0.723 |
| Level 11 | 1,544 | 84.1 | 80.2 | 50.0 | 0.802 |
| Level 18 | 2,391 | 110.4 | 118.9 | 66.8 | 0.938 |
Growth follows Riot's per-level curve: value = base + growth × (n−1) × (0.7025 + 0.0175 × (n−1)).
Tahm Kench ability damage per rank
Q — Tongue Lash magic
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 75 | 120 | 165 | 210 | 255 |
| Cooldown (s) | 7.0 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 |
Scaling: 1.5/1.5/1.5/1.5/1.5% AP.
Tahm Kench Q damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | rank 1 | 75.0 | 7.0s |
| Level 3 | rank 2 | 120.0 | 6.5s |
| Level 6 | rank 3 | 165.0 | 6.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 5 | 255.0 | 5.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 5 | 255.0 | 5.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 5 | 255.0 | 5.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 5 | 255.0 | 5.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 5 | 255.0 | 5.0s |
W — Abyssal Dive magic
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 100 | 135 | 170 | 205 | 240 |
| Cooldown (s) | 21.0 | 20.0 | 19.0 | 18.0 | 17.0 |
Scaling: 150/150/150/150/150% AP.
Tahm Kench W damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | rank 1 | 100.0 | 21.0s |
| Level 3 | rank 2 | 135.0 | 20.0s |
| Level 6 | rank 3 | 170.0 | 19.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 5 | 240.0 | 17.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 5 | 240.0 | 17.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 5 | 240.0 | 17.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 5 | 240.0 | 17.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 5 | 240.0 | 17.0s |
E — Thick Skin none
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | no direct damage | ||||
| Cooldown (s) | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Scaling: no scaling.
R — Devour magic
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | no direct damage | ||
| Cooldown (s) | 120.0 | 100.0 | 80.0 |
Scaling: no scaling.
Tahm Kench ARAM buffs & nerfs (Howling Abyss balance modifiers)
Tahm Kench deals normal damage and takes +5% damage on the Howling Abyss.
| ARAM modifier | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage dealt | — |
| Damage taken | +5% |
| Healing | — |
| Shielding | — |
| Attack speed | — |
| Ability haste | — |
| Tenacity | — |
| Energy regen | — |
ARAM also starts champions at level 3 with 1,400 gold. The ARAM sheet applies these modifiers to every stat and ability side by side with Summoner's Rift.
Frequently asked
What is the best Tahm Kench build on patch 26.20?
RiftLab's stat-driven build for Tahm Kench Bot is Jak'Sho, The Protean, Plated Steelcaps, Sterak's Gage, Warmog's Armor, Heartsteel, Dead Man's Plate, with Grasp of the Undying as the keystone. It is computed from the champion's damage profile and the opponent's resists, not from win-rate scraping.
Does Tahm Kench have ARAM modifiers?
Yes. On ARAM Tahm Kench deals normal damage and takes +5% damage.
How much damage does Tahm Kench's Tongue Lash do?
Tahm Kench's Q (Tongue Lash) has a base damage of 75/120/165/210/255 across its ranks and scales with 1.5/1.5/1.5/1.5/1.5% AP. Before the target's resistances; use the Damage Lab for the mitigated number against a specific opponent.
How much health does Tahm Kench have at level 18?
Tahm Kench has 2,391 base health, 118.9 armor and 66.8 magic resist at level 18 with no items, on patch 26.20.
Data: Riot Data Dragon 26.20, Meraki Analytics, LoL Wiki ARAM table. Builds are stat-driven recommendations from RiftLab's optimizer, not win-rate aggregates.