Flash and Ignite are the optimal Summoner Spells for Tahm Kench Support. The most successful build maintains a 52.9% win rate across 50,347 matches.

Core Build:

• First Item: Solstice Sleigh
• Boots: Plated Steelcaps
• Core Item: Heartsteel
• Follow with: Thornmail, Kaenic Rookern, Spirit Visage

Optimal Runes:

• Primary: Grasp of the Undying, Shield Bash, Second Wind, Unflinching
• Secondary: Legend: Alacrity, Triumph
• Shards: Attack Speed, Health Scaling, Health Scaling

Skill Order: Q > W > E

Key Matchups: Strong Against (54%+ win rate):

• LeBlanc
• Sylas
• Lux
• Morgana
• Nautilus

Weak Against (<50% win rate):

• Janna
• Nami
• Pyke
• Rell
• Soraka

Best Synergies:

• Xerath (62.1% WR)
• Veigar (59.7% WR)
• Seraphine (59.4% WR)

Pro Tips:

1. Activate E during skirmishes to force enemies through your health bar twice
2. Use R primarily for protecting carries in late-game
3. Maintain wave control near your tower early game for safer farming

Alternative Builds:

• Defensive: Replace Solstice Sleigh with Celestial Opposition
• Aggressive: Start with Bloodsong for more damage
• Tank: Guardian rune page with Font of Life for team utility

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