Best Tahm Kench ARAM Builds & Strategies (53.7% Win Rate)

Best Tahm Kench ARAM Builds & Strategies (53.7% Win Rate)

By Marcus Chen

January 5, 2025 at 06:30 AM

Starting Runes:

  • Grasp of the Undying (Primary)
  • Shield Bash, Second Wind, Overgrowth
  • Triumph, Legend: Tenacity (Secondary)

Summoner Spells:

  • Flash
  • Mark/Snowball

Core Build:

  1. Frostfire Gauntlet
  2. Plated Steelcaps/Mercury's Treads
  3. 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:

  1. R > Q > W > E
  2. Start with Q at level 1
  3. Max R whenever possible

Effective Combos:

  1. Basic Trade: AA (x3) > Q > W
  2. All-in: Q > W > AA (x3) > R > AA (x3) > Q
  3. 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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