Taric bottom build
Stats
Lore
Taric is the Aspect of the Protector, wielding incredible power as Runeterra's guardian of life, love, and beauty. Shamed by a dereliction of duty and exiled from his homeland Demacia, Taric ascended Mount Targon to find redemption, only to discover a higher calling among the stars. Imbued with the might of ancient Targon, the Shield of Valoran now stands ever vigilant against the insidious corruption of the Void.
Abilities
Spellcasts empower Taric's next 2 basic attacks to deal bonus magic damage, reduce his spell cooldowns, and attack in quick succession.
Heals nearby allied champions based on charges stored. Bravado-empowered attacks grant a charge of Starlight's Touch.
Passively increase the Armor of Taric and any allied champion with Bastion.Actively shields an ally and grants them Bastion for as long as they remain near Taric. Taric's spells also cast off the ally with Bastion.
Taric readies a beam of starlight that, after a brief delay, deals magic damage and stuns enemies.
Pulses cosmic energy onto nearby allied champions after a delay, making them invulnerable for a short duration.
Build
| Summoner Spells | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
  | 48.8% | 63.4% |
 | 40.5% | 52.9% |
| Starting Items | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
  | 50.0% | 59.5% |
 | 23.8% | 55.0% |
| Trinkets | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 | 75.0% | 65.1% |
 | 22.6% | 47.4% |
| Boots | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 | 54.8% | 60.9% |
 | 17.9% | 60.0% |
| Skills | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 E  W  Q Q E  R E E | 21.4% | 66.7% |
E W Q E E R E Q | 17.9% | 66.7% |
Runes
Matchups
| Champion | Games Played | Win % | KDA Difference | Damage Difference | Gold Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kai'Sa | 7 | 71% | 2.5 | -15,146 | -3,603 |
 Ezreal | 6 | 50% | 1.2 | -16,395 | -1,537 |
 Jhin | 6 | 50% | -1.0 | -7,637 | -2,928 |
 Senna | 6 | 50% | 1.1 | -11,941 | -2,534 |
 Samira | 5 | 80% | 2.3 | -7,681 | -1,208 |
 Tristana | 4 | 50% | 2.1 | -7,646 | -2,025 |
 Miss Fortune | 4 | 50% | 1.4 | -11,786 | -2,472 |
 Lucian | 4 | 100% | 4.6 | -7,925 | -1,112 |
 Sivir | 3 | 100% | 6.6 | -14,037 | -2,260 |
 Ashe | 3 | 67% | 3.1 | -9,161 | 718 |
 Pyke | 3 | 67% | 0.6 | -8,627 | -4,514 |
 Morgana | 2 | 0% | -1.6 | -10,090 | -1,819 |
 Caitlyn | 2 | 100% | 13.0 | -2,616 | 1,737 |
 Vayne | 2 | 50% | 6.5 | -10,839 | -3,519 |
 Kog'Maw | 2 | 100% | 5.6 | -14,812 | -1,652 |
 Lux | 2 | 100% | -1.1 | -22,195 | -2,039 |
 Varus | 2 | 0% | 0.6 | -17,829 | -4,095 |
 Nautilus | 2 | 100% | 2.9 | -1,158 | 2,022 |
 Jinx | 2 | 100% | -0.2 | -11,410 | -3,749 |
 Thresh | 2 | 100% | 3.7 | 1,444 | 1,942 |
 Bard | 2 | 50% | 0.3 | -8,483 | 533 |
 Xayah | 2 | 100% | -0.1 | -13,583 | -2,773 |
 Twitch | 1 | 0% | 0.0 | -47,382 | -5,244 |
 Shaco | 1 | 0% | -1.0 | -9,966 | -2,854 |
 Veigar | 1 | 0% | 1.2 | -21,012 | -6,188 |
 Blitzcrank | 1 | 0% | 0.3 | -1,470 | 72 |
 Katarina | 1 | 0% | -2.5 | -4,381 | -1,271 |
 Cassiopeia | 1 | 0% | -1.7 | -14,310 | -7,517 |
 Gragas | 1 | 0% | -2.1 | -14,643 | -4,889 |
 Leona | 1 | 0% | 0.4 | 46 | -561 |
 Zyra | 1 | 100% | 1.4 | -18,417 | -1,931 |
 Kalista | 1 | 100% | 0.4 | -19,714 | -2,612 |
 Aphelios | 1 | 0% | -2.9 | -29,371 | -7,206 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Taric skins are there?
There are 6 skins for Taric. They are Emerald Taric, Armor of the Fifth Age Taric, Bloodstone Taric, Pool Party Taric, Taric Luminshield, and the default skin.
Who counters Taric?
Taric is countered by Ezreal, Jhin, Senna.
Who does Taric counter?
Taric counters Kai'Sa, Samira, Lucian.
How do I play Taric bottom?
The exact items that you buy on any champion should differ from game to game, but the most common item build on bottom Taric is Locket of the Iron Solari first into Zeke's Convergence and Knight's Vow. Players usually take Plated Steelcaps for boots.
Where should I play Taric?
76% of Taric players play support.