Tahm Kench is a versatile Mid lane champion with a current win rate of 59.6% in Emerald+ matches. Here's the optimal build and strategy guide:

Core Build

• Summoner Spells: Ghost, Teleport
• First Items: Heartsteel → Boots of Swiftness → Riftmaker
• Full Build: Heartsteel, Boots of Swiftness, Riftmaker, Unending Despair, Spirit Visage, Randuin's Omen
• Skill Order: Q → W → E

Optimal Runes

• Primary: Grasp of the Undying, Shield Bash, Second Wind, Unflinching
• Secondary: Triumph, Legend: Alacrity
• Shards: Attack Speed, Health Scaling, Health Scaling (adjust based on matchup)

Strong Against

• Mel (61.7% WR)
• Xerath (55.6% WR)
• Shaco (54.2% WR)
• Neeko (54.1% WR)
• Blitzcrank (53.5% WR)

Weak Against

• Sona (38.2% WR)
• Taric (41.7% WR)
• Elise (43.8% WR)
• Zilean (44.1% WR)
• Fiddlesticks (44.2% WR)

Best Synergies

• Swain (56.9% WR)
• Vayne (52.7% WR)
• Jinx (51.5% WR)
• Tristana (51.4% WR)
• Smolder (51.0% WR)

Situational Items Consider adjusting your defensive items and rune shards based on enemy team composition and lane matchup. Take Armor shards against AD matchups and Magic Resist against AP threats.

For maximum effectiveness, coordinate with your jungler and look for roaming opportunities after pushing your lane. Focus on farming and trading when your passive stacks are available.

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