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Patch 26.19ARAM Mayhem · updated Oct 2, 2026

Tahm Kench ARAM Mayhem Build and Best Augments

Tahm Kench, The River King, is a melee tank and support champion. In fights Tahm Kench is a very durable champion who deals magic damage while supporting the team, with healing and shields in the kit. Here are the augments to take, the ones to skip and the items players finish with on patch 26.19.

14.4%Pick rate in Mayhem
#2Most picked of 173
-0.03Pick rate change vs last patch (pts)

Best Augments for Tahm Kench

Hidden tech

Less obvious combinations that work better than they look.

  • Ethereal WeaponGold · 36.8% picked

Also good

Solid options when the cards above do not show up.

  • Fan The Hammer + Goliath + Mad Scientist + EurekaCombo of 4 augments
  • Tank Engine + Quest: Steel Your Heart + Goliath + DropkickCombo of 4 augments
  • Quest: Steel Your Heart + Tank EngineCombo of 2 augments
  • Goliath + Quest: Steel Your Heart + Tank Engine + ADAPtCombo of 4 augments

Tahm Kench ARAM Mayhem Build

The items Tahm Kench players finished with most often, from 63 ARAM Mayhem games played with Hexgate in the last 60 days. Augments change what is worth buying, and so does the enemy team.

  • Heartsteelin 95.2% of games
  • Spirit Visagein 61.9% of games
  • Unending Despairin 60.3% of games
  • Warmog's Armorin 50.8% of games
  • Thornmailin 44.4% of games
  • Dusk and Dawnin 14.3% of games

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FAQ

What are the best augments for Tahm Kench in ARAM Mayhem?

On patch 26.19 the top picks for Tahm Kench include Ethereal Weapon.

What should Tahm Kench build in ARAM Mayhem?

The items Tahm Kench players finish with most often are Heartsteel, Spirit Visage, Unending Despair. Adapt the rest of the build to the enemy team.

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Pick rates (China servers) and augment combos: arammayhem.com (CC BY 4.0), reformatted. Items: Hexgate's own ARAM Mayhem games. Hexgate is not endorsed by Riot Games.