Tahm Kench jungle build
Stats
Lore
Known by many names throughout history, the demon Tahm Kench travels the waterways of Runeterra, feeding his insatiable appetite with the misery of others. Though he may appear singularly charming and proud, he swaggers through the physical realm like a vagabond in search of unsuspecting prey. His lashing tongue can stun even a heavily armored warrior from a dozen paces, and to fall into his rumbling belly is to tumble into an abyss from which there is little hope of return.
Abilities
Tahm Kench puts the heft of his immense body behind his attacks and abilities, gaining extra damage based on his total health. Damaging enemy champions builds stacks of An Acquired Taste. At three stacks, he can use Devour on an enemy champion.
Tahm Kench lashes out with his tongue, damaging and slowing the first unit hit. This ability gains a stun after three stacks of An Acquired Taste.
Tahm Kench devours a target, dealing a percentage of their maximum health as magic damage. He can spit devoured minions and monsters out as a skillshot that deals magic damage in an area upon impact.
Tahm Kench turns incoming damage into gray health. As gray health decays, Tahm Kench is healed for a percentage of the gray health amount. When activated, this ability turns all gray health into a shield.
Tahm Kench teleports across the map, and he may bring one ally champion with him.
Build
| Summoner Spells | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
  | 42.6% | 48.4% |
 | 24.0% | 43.0% |
| Starting Items | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
  | 43.8% | 43.2% |
  | 16.8% | 48.5% |
| Trinkets | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 | 64.3% | 46.8% |
 | 28.8% | 48.8% |
| Boots | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 | 50.6% | 45.5% |
 | 38.1% | 43.1% |
| Skills | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 Q  W  E Q Q  R Q W | 44.2% | 51.0% |
Q W E Q Q R Q E | 11.3% | 44.8% |
Runes
Matchups
| Champion | Games Played | Win % | KDA Difference | Damage Difference | Gold Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hecarim | 59 | 53% | -0.3 | 1,255 | -637 |
 Kayn | 40 | 43% | -0.3 | -4,257 | -1,644 |
 Kha'Zix | 35 | 51% | -0.6 | -1,061 | -1,484 |
 Lee Sin | 32 | 44% | -0.4 | 668 | -1,078 |
 Shaco | 28 | 32% | -0.1 | 1,142 | -469 |
 Viego | 24 | 46% | -0.1 | -434 | -1,165 |
 Master Yi | 22 | 45% | 0.4 | -906 | -1,495 |
 Rammus | 19 | 58% | 0.2 | 3,621 | 754 |
 Elise | 19 | 47% | -0.1 | -4,615 | -939 |
 Udyr | 17 | 47% | -0.2 | 4,362 | -1,401 |
 Graves | 17 | 59% | 0.0 | -1,499 | -1,142 |
 Nunu & Willump | 16 | 31% | -0.5 | 4,799 | -82 |
 Ekko | 16 | 50% | -0.7 | 748 | -587 |
 Sejuani | 15 | 53% | -0.8 | 4,481 | 358 |
 Lillia | 15 | 60% | 0.8 | -4,357 | -446 |
 Warwick | 13 | 23% | -0.9 | 826 | -1,039 |
 Nidalee | 13 | 46% | -0.3 | -1,112 | -397 |
 Evelynn | 11 | 45% | -1.6 | -3,956 | -1,279 |
 Jarvan IV | 11 | 36% | -1.1 | 4,707 | -159 |
 Vi | 11 | 64% | 0.8 | -169 | -1,533 |
 Dr. Mundo | 10 | 50% | 0.4 | -1,087 | -501 |
 Nocturne | 10 | 50% | -0.5 | -1,801 | -2,498 |
 Skarner | 10 | 40% | -1.0 | 2,307 | -694 |
 Olaf | 9 | 56% | 1.2 | 1,606 | 807 |
 Fiddlesticks | 9 | 56% | -0.2 | 2,979 | 256 |
 Gragas | 9 | 33% | -0.8 | -5,063 | -991 |
 Kindred | 9 | 44% | -0.3 | -1,772 | -686 |
 Amumu | 8 | 38% | -0.0 | 7,941 | 466 |
 Rengar | 8 | 25% | -1.2 | -5,442 | -2,425 |
 Karthus | 7 | 86% | 2.5 | -11,739 | -1,140 |
 Poppy | 7 | 14% | -0.8 | 2,503 | 105 |
 Rek'Sai | 7 | 43% | -1.2 | -6,849 | -2,933 |
 Jax | 6 | 67% | -0.4 | -627 | -1,205 |
 Trundle | 4 | 50% | -2.3 | 1,187 | -1,498 |
 Xin Zhao | 3 | 100% | 4.2 | -3,528 | 1,193 |
 Shyvana | 3 | 67% | 0.3 | 570 | -814 |
 Volibear | 3 | 33% | -0.4 | -4,149 | -1,952 |
 Taliyah | 3 | 33% | 0.3 | -8,678 | -47 |
 Ivern | 3 | 33% | -16.1 | -3,290 | -1,499 |
 Sett | 3 | 0% | 0.9 | -6,421 | -879 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Tahm Kench skins are there?
There are 4 skins for Tahm Kench. They are Master Chef Tahm Kench, Urf Kench, Coin Emperor Tahm Kench, and the default skin.
Who counters Tahm Kench?
Tahm Kench is countered by Kayn, Lee Sin, Shaco.
Who does Tahm Kench counter?
Tahm Kench counters Hecarim, Kha'Zix, Rammus.
How do I play Tahm Kench jungle?
The exact items that you buy on any champion should differ from game to game, but the most common item build on jungle Tahm Kench is Sunfire Aegis first into Thornmail and Spirit Visage. Players usually take Plated Steelcaps for boots.
Where should I play Tahm Kench?
44% of Tahm Kench players play top.