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Taric Mid Build, Patch 26.20 — Runes, Ability Damage & ARAM Buffs/Nerfs
the Shield of Valoran · Tank damageSupportTankEnchanterMid
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 Taric against any opponent at any level.
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Taric build and runes (Mid, 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
Taric 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.
Taric base stats by level
| Level | Health | Attack damage | Armor | Magic resist | Attack speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 645 | 55.0 | 40.0 | 28.0 | 0.625 |
| Level 6 | 1,036 | 68.8 | 57.0 | 36.1 | 0.674 |
| Level 11 | 1,514 | 85.7 | 77.7 | 46.0 | 0.735 |
| Level 18 | 2,328 | 114.5 | 113.1 | 62.8 | 0.838 |
Growth follows Riot's per-level curve: value = base + growth × (n−1) × (0.7025 + 0.0175 × (n−1)).
Taric ability damage per rank
Q — Starlight's Touch 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.
W — Bastion none
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | no direct damage | ||||
| Cooldown (s) | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 |
Scaling: no scaling.
E — Dazzle magic
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 90 | 130 | 170 | 210 | 250 |
| Cooldown (s) | 16.0 | 15.0 | 14.0 | 13.0 | 12.0 |
Scaling: 50/50/50/50/50% AP.
Taric E damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | rank 1 | 90.0 | 16.0s |
| Level 3 | rank 2 | 130.0 | 15.0s |
| Level 6 | rank 3 | 170.0 | 14.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 5 | 250.0 | 12.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 5 | 250.0 | 12.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 5 | 250.0 | 12.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 5 | 250.0 | 12.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 5 | 250.0 | 12.0s |
R — Cosmic Radiance none
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | no direct damage | ||
| Cooldown (s) | 180.0 | 150.0 | 120.0 |
Scaling: no scaling.
Taric ARAM buffs & nerfs (Howling Abyss balance modifiers)
Taric deals normal damage and takes +10% damage on the Howling Abyss.
| ARAM modifier | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage dealt | — |
| Damage taken | +10% |
| 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 Taric build on patch 26.20?
RiftLab's stat-driven build for Taric Mid 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 Taric have ARAM modifiers?
Yes. On ARAM Taric deals normal damage and takes +10% damage.
How much health does Taric have at level 18?
Taric has 2,328 base health, 113.1 armor and 62.8 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.