
Best Tahm Kench ARAM Builds & Strategies (53.7% Win Rate)
Starting Runes:
- Grasp of the Undying (Primary)
- Shield Bash, Second Wind, Overgrowth
- Triumph, Legend: Tenacity (Secondary)
Summoner Spells:
- Flash
- Mark/Snowball
Core Build:
- Frostfire Gauntlet
- Plated Steelcaps/Mercury's Treads
- Warmog's Armor
Situational Items:
- Spirit Visage (vs AP)
- Thornmail (vs AD/Healing)
- Force of Nature (vs Heavy AP)
- Randuin's Omen (vs Crit)
- Gargoyle Stoneplate (Mixed Defense)
Ability Order:
- R > Q > W > E
- Start with Q at level 1
- Max R whenever possible
Effective Combos:
- Basic Trade: AA (x3) > Q > W
- All-in: Q > W > AA (x3) > R > AA (x3) > Q
- Quick Engage: W > AA (x3) > Q > AA
Tips:
- Use Mark/Snowball for engage or escape
- Save W for high-priority targets
- Build tank items first for survivability
- Use E (shield) before engaging
Counter Picks:
- Strong vs: Yuumi, Sona, Soraka
- Weak vs: Vayne, Kog'Maw, Brand
ARAM-Specific Notes:
- Focus on frontline presence
- Prioritize sustain items
- Use snowball to initiate team fights
- Stay healthy with Warmog's passive
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