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Bard vs Tahm Kench · Support
45.3% for Bard · 54.7% for Tahm Kench across 86 Support duels. Builds and timelines right below. Data current as of September 21, 2026.
How the matchup was played
What matters first: spells, keystone, then game-by-game builds.
Latest clash · builds + timeline
July 27, 2025 · LCK · 25.14 ·
Nongshim RedForce vs
T1
- 1
World Atlas - 2
Ruby Crystal - 3
Kindlegem - 4
Forbidden Idol - 5
Redemption - 6
Glowing Mote - 7
Boots of Swiftness - 8
Swiftmarch
- 1Q
- 2W
- 3E
- 4Q
- 5Q
- 6R
- 7Q
- 8W
- 9Q
- 10W
- 11R
- 12W
- 13W
Unsealed SpellbookMagical Footwear · Biscuit Delivery · Cosmic Insight · Deep Ward · Relentless Hunter · Ability Haste · Move Speed · Health
Build unavailable for this game.
Recent clash
March 10, 2024 · LCK · 14.4 ·
Dplus Kia vs FEFearX
Purchase / skill order unavailable for this game.
GuardianFont of Life · Second Wind · Revitalize · Relentless Hunter · Zombie Ward · Attack Speed · Move Speed · Health
Build unavailable for this game.
Recent clash
February 24, 2024 · PCS · 14.3 ·
Frank Esports vs
PSG Talon
Purchase / skill order unavailable for this game.
GuardianFont of Life · Second Wind · Revitalize · Relentless Hunter · Zombie Ward · Attack Speed · Health Scaling · Health
Build unavailable for this game.
Recent clash
February 23, 2024 · PCS · 14.3 · WPWest Point Esports Philippines vs
Deep Cross Gaming
Purchase / skill order unavailable for this game.
GuardianFont of Life · Bone Plating · Revitalize · Zombie Ward · Relentless Hunter · Attack Speed · Move Speed · Health
Build unavailable for this game.
Recent clash
February 10, 2024 · LCS · 14.3 ·
NRG vs
Cloud9
Purchase / skill order unavailable for this game.
GuardianFont of Life · Bone Plating · Revitalize · Zombie Ward · Relentless Hunter · Attack Speed · Adaptive Force · Health
Build unavailable for this game.
Key facts
The figures worth remembering, read straight from the data — no editorial picking.
- The matchup favours Tahm Kench, who wins 54.7% of the 86 duels.
- Seen from July 23, 2016 to July 27, 2025, across 10 competitions and 9 seasons.
- Most frequent in LPL: 27 duels, 37% for Bard.
- Overall, Bard sits at 52.3% across all its games and Tahm Kench at 50.6% — the matchup is close to their usual level.
Year by year
Bars show how often the matchup occurred, the line the win rate of Bard.
duels par année winrate
By league
Win rate shown is that of Bard.
Both champions
Each champion's own record, all opponents included — useful to tell a good matchup from a simply strong champion.
Bard
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| Games | 1,646 |
| Win rate | 52.3% |
| First pick | April 3, 2015 |
| Last pick | September 20, 2026 |
Tahm Kench
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| Games | 3,447 |
| Win rate | 50.6% |
| First pick | July 24, 2015 |
| Last pick | September 12, 2026 |
Common questions
Short answers meant to stand on their own, out of context.
- Who wins between Bard and Tahm Kench in Support?
- Over 86 direct duels in major leagues, Tahm Kench wins 54.7% of the time.
- What spells and builds on Bard into Tahm Kench?
- Builds, summoner spells, runes, purchase order and skill order from the latest clashes are detailed below — taken from games actually played in major leagues.
- How often does Bard face Tahm Kench?
- 86 times between July 23, 2016 and July 27, 2025, across 10 competitions.
- Where is this matchup most common?
- In LPL, with 27 of the 86 duels and a 37% win rate for Bard.
Recent duels
The latest games where these two actually faced each other.
| Date | Leagues | Patch | Team | Players | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2025 | LCK | 25.14 | Bard | ||
| March 10, 2024 | LCK | 14.4 | Tahm Kench | ||
| February 24, 2024 | PCS | 14.3 | Bard | ||
| February 23, 2024 | PCS | 14.3 | WPWest Point Esports Philippines vs | Bard | |
| February 10, 2024 | LCS | 14.3 | Bard | ||
| February 4, 2024 | LCS | 14.2 | Bard | ||
| February 2, 2024 | LCS | 14.2 | Tahm Kench | ||
| July 29, 2022 | PCS | 12.13 | Bard | ||
| June 26, 2022 | LPL | 12.11 | Bard | ||
| June 17, 2022 | LCK | 12.10 | Bard |
Other duels for these champions
Same champions, other opponents — sorted by how often the matchup happens.
Bard vs BraumSupport21354.9%
Bard vs KarmaSupport18855.3%
Bard vs AlistarSupport16647.6%
Bard vs NautilusSupport12958.1%
Bard vs ThreshSupport9252.2%
Bard vs RakanSupport8847.7%
Bard vs NeekoSupport8252.4%
Bard vs LuluSupport5947.5%
Bard vs LeonaSupport5667.9%
Bard vs SeraphineSupport5350.9%
Bard vs RellSupport4161%
Tahm Kench vs BraumSupport61248.2%
Bard · Tahm Kench · Matchups