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Taricsupport
top lane
1.1%
jungle lane
1.6%
middle lane
0.5%
bottom lane
0.2%
support lane
96.7%
d2_plus
D2+
14
Days
vs
top lane
TOP
jungle lane
JNG
middle lane
MID
bottom lane
BOT
support lane
SUP
Average D2+ Win Rate: 51%
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Taric
support lane

Taric Counters

Taric support vs top Counters

Taric support on Patch 14 is the strongest counter to top champions of Darius, Ambessa & Pantheon. While Taric support is countered most by top champions of Urgot, Camille & Yorick. Below is a detailed breakdown of Taric support counters against top champions with a minimum of 100 games.

Taric Build
Taric Leaderboard
Taric Counters
Taric ProBuilds
Name
WR vs
All Champs WR
Δ1
Δ2
Games
Urgot
Urgot
Taric
41.13%
VS
Urgot
Δ1 -6.07 • Δ2 -10.05
All Champs
47.2%
VS
Urgot
124 Games
Taric
vs
Urgot

Urgot

the Dreadnought

Taric wins against Urgot 41.13% of the time which is 6.07% lower against Urgot than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Urgot 10.05% less often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Urgot is 47.20%.

Camille
Camille
Taric
45.07%
VS
Camille
Δ1 -2.74 • Δ2 -6.72
All Champs
47.81%
VS
Camille
142 Games
Taric
vs
Camille

Camille

the Steel Shadow

Taric wins against Camille 45.07% of the time which is 2.74% lower against Camille than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Camille 6.72% less often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Camille is 47.81%.

Yorick
Yorick
Taric
45.86%
VS
Yorick
Δ1 -3.11 • Δ2 -7.09
All Champs
48.97%
VS
Yorick
181 Games
Taric
vs
Yorick

Yorick

Shepherd of Souls

Taric wins against Yorick 45.86% of the time which is 3.11% lower against Yorick than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Yorick 7.09% less often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Yorick is 48.97%.

Fiora
Fiora
Taric
46.5%
VS
Fiora
Δ1 -0.93 • Δ2 -4.91
All Champs
47.43%
VS
Fiora
200 Games
Taric
vs
Fiora

Fiora

the Grand Duelist

Taric wins against Fiora 46.50% of the time which is 0.93% lower against Fiora than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Fiora 4.91% less often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Fiora is 47.43%.

Ornn
Ornn
Taric
46.53%
VS
Ornn
Δ1 -1.95 • Δ2 -5.93
All Champs
48.48%
VS
Ornn
144 Games
Taric
vs
Ornn

Ornn

The Fire below the Mountain

Taric wins against Ornn 46.53% of the time which is 1.95% lower against Ornn than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Ornn 5.93% less often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Ornn is 48.48%.

Riven
Riven
Taric
47.9%
VS
Riven
Δ1 1.30 • Δ2 -2.68
All Champs
46.6%
VS
Riven
238 Games
Taric
vs
Riven

Riven

the Exile

Taric wins against Riven 47.90% of the time which is 1.30% higher against Riven than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Riven 2.68% less often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Riven is 46.60%.

Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath
Taric
48.15%
VS
Cho'Gath
Δ1 0.49 • Δ2 -3.49
All Champs
47.66%
VS
Cho'Gath
135 Games
Taric
vs
Cho'Gath

Cho'Gath

the Terror of the Void

Taric wins against Cho'Gath 48.15% of the time which is 0.49% higher against Cho'Gath than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Cho'Gath 3.49% less often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Cho'Gath is 47.66%.

Rumble
Rumble
Taric
48.6%
VS
Rumble
Δ1 -1.78 • Δ2 -5.76
All Champs
50.38%
VS
Rumble
107 Games
Taric
vs
Rumble

Rumble

the Mechanized Menace

Taric wins against Rumble 48.60% of the time which is 1.78% lower against Rumble than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Rumble 5.76% less often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Rumble is 50.38%.

Garen
Garen
Taric
49.23%
VS
Garen
Δ1 -1.03 • Δ2 -5.01
All Champs
50.26%
VS
Garen
130 Games
Taric
vs
Garen

Garen

The Might of Demacia

Taric wins against Garen 49.23% of the time which is 1.03% lower against Garen than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Garen 5.01% less often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Garen is 50.26%.

Gnar
Gnar
Taric
51.82%
VS
Gnar
Δ1 2.01 • Δ2 -1.97
All Champs
49.81%
VS
Gnar
137 Games
Taric
vs
Gnar

Gnar

the Missing Link

Taric wins against Gnar 51.82% of the time which is 2.01% higher against Gnar than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Gnar 1.97% less often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Gnar is 49.81%.

Shen
Shen
Taric
52.02%
VS
Shen
Δ1 4.99 • Δ2 1.01
All Champs
47.03%
VS
Shen
346 Games
Taric
vs
Shen

Shen

the Eye of Twilight

Taric wins against Shen 52.02% of the time which is 4.99% higher against Shen than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Shen 1.01% more often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Shen is 47.03%.

Gwen
Gwen
Taric
52.46%
VS
Gwen
Δ1 4.84 • Δ2 0.86
All Champs
47.62%
VS
Gwen
183 Games
Taric
vs
Gwen

Gwen

The Hallowed Seamstress

Taric wins against Gwen 52.46% of the time which is 4.84% higher against Gwen than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Gwen 0.86% more often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Gwen is 47.62%.

Jayce
Jayce
Taric
52.71%
VS
Jayce
Δ1 2.79 • Δ2 -1.19
All Champs
49.92%
VS
Jayce
258 Games
Taric
vs
Jayce

Jayce

the Defender of Tomorrow

Taric wins against Jayce 52.71% of the time which is 2.79% higher against Jayce than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Jayce 1.19% less often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Jayce is 49.92%.

Sion
Sion
Taric
53.2%
VS
Sion
Δ1 3.76 • Δ2 -0.22
All Champs
49.44%
VS
Sion
203 Games
Taric
vs
Sion

Sion

The Undead Juggernaut

Taric wins against Sion 53.20% of the time which is 3.76% higher against Sion than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Sion 0.22% less often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Sion is 49.44%.

Gragas
Gragas
Taric
53.29%
VS
Gragas
Δ1 4.99 • Δ2 1.01
All Champs
48.3%
VS
Gragas
167 Games
Taric
vs
Gragas

Gragas

the Rabble Rouser

Taric wins against Gragas 53.29% of the time which is 4.99% higher against Gragas than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Gragas 1.01% more often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Gragas is 48.30%.

Dr. Mundo
Dr. Mundo
Taric
53.85%
VS
Dr. Mundo
Δ1 2.83 • Δ2 -1.15
All Champs
51.02%
VS
Dr. Mundo
325 Games
Taric
vs
Dr. Mundo

Dr. Mundo

the Madman of Zaun

Taric wins against Dr. Mundo 53.85% of the time which is 2.83% higher against Dr. Mundo than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Dr. Mundo 1.15% less often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Dr. Mundo is 51.02%.

Kayle
Kayle
Taric
54.03%
VS
Kayle
Δ1 6.24 • Δ2 2.26
All Champs
47.79%
VS
Kayle
124 Games
Taric
vs
Kayle

Kayle

the Righteous

Taric wins against Kayle 54.03% of the time which is 6.24% higher against Kayle than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Kayle 2.26% more often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Kayle is 47.79%.

Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser
Taric
54.04%
VS
Mordekaiser
Δ1 4.12 • Δ2 0.14
All Champs
49.92%
VS
Mordekaiser
161 Games
Taric
vs
Mordekaiser

Mordekaiser

the Iron Revenant

Taric wins against Mordekaiser 54.04% of the time which is 4.12% higher against Mordekaiser than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Mordekaiser 0.14% more often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Mordekaiser is 49.92%.

Vladimir
Vladimir
Taric
54.61%
VS
Vladimir
Δ1 5.84 • Δ2 1.86
All Champs
48.77%
VS
Vladimir
141 Games
Taric
vs
Vladimir

Vladimir

the Crimson Reaper

Taric wins against Vladimir 54.61% of the time which is 5.84% higher against Vladimir than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Vladimir 1.86% more often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Vladimir is 48.77%.

Malphite
Malphite
Taric
54.68%
VS
Malphite
Δ1 6.35 • Δ2 2.37
All Champs
48.33%
VS
Malphite
139 Games
Taric
vs
Malphite

Malphite

Shard of the Monolith

Taric wins against Malphite 54.68% of the time which is 6.35% higher against Malphite than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Malphite 2.37% more often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Malphite is 48.33%.

Renekton
Renekton
Taric
54.87%
VS
Renekton
Δ1 5.72 • Δ2 1.74
All Champs
49.15%
VS
Renekton
277 Games
Taric
vs
Renekton

Renekton

the Butcher of the Sands

Taric wins against Renekton 54.87% of the time which is 5.72% higher against Renekton than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Renekton 1.74% more often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Renekton is 49.15%.

Jax
Jax
Taric
55.25%
VS
Jax
Δ1 5.86 • Δ2 1.88
All Champs
49.39%
VS
Jax
219 Games
Taric
vs
Jax

Jax

Grandmaster at Arms

Taric wins against Jax 55.25% of the time which is 5.86% higher against Jax than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Jax 1.88% more often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Jax is 49.39%.

Aatrox
Aatrox
Taric
55.31%
VS
Aatrox
Δ1 5.15 • Δ2 1.17
All Champs
50.16%
VS
Aatrox
311 Games
Taric
vs
Aatrox

Aatrox

the Darkin Blade

Taric wins against Aatrox 55.31% of the time which is 5.15% higher against Aatrox than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Aatrox 1.17% more often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Aatrox is 50.16%.

Gangplank
Gangplank
Taric
55.63%
VS
Gangplank
Δ1 7.28 • Δ2 3.30
All Champs
48.35%
VS
Gangplank
151 Games
Taric
vs
Gangplank

Gangplank

the Saltwater Scourge

Taric wins against Gangplank 55.63% of the time which is 7.28% higher against Gangplank than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Gangplank 3.30% more often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Gangplank is 48.35%.

Irelia
Irelia
Taric
55.81%
VS
Irelia
Δ1 7.02 • Δ2 3.04
All Champs
48.79%
VS
Irelia
172 Games
Taric
vs
Irelia

Irelia

the Blade Dancer

Taric wins against Irelia 55.81% of the time which is 7.02% higher against Irelia than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Irelia 3.04% more often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Irelia is 48.79%.

K'Sante
K'Sante
Taric
56.36%
VS
K'Sante
Δ1 5.73 • Δ2 1.75
All Champs
50.63%
VS
K'Sante
165 Games
Taric
vs
K'Sante

K'Sante

the Pride of Nazumah

Taric wins against K'Sante 56.36% of the time which is 5.73% higher against K'Sante than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against K'Sante 1.75% more often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against K'Sante is 50.63%.

Sett
Sett
Taric
56.49%
VS
Sett
Δ1 8.79 • Δ2 4.81
All Champs
47.7%
VS
Sett
262 Games
Taric
vs
Sett

Sett

the Boss

Taric wins against Sett 56.49% of the time which is 8.79% higher against Sett than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Sett 4.81% more often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Sett is 47.70%.

Yone
Yone
Taric
56.67%
VS
Yone
Δ1 5.25 • Δ2 1.28
All Champs
51.42%
VS
Yone
180 Games
Taric
vs
Yone

Yone

the Unforgotten

Taric wins against Yone 56.67% of the time which is 5.25% higher against Yone than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Yone 1.28% more often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Yone is 51.42%.

Yasuo
Yasuo
Taric
57.27%
VS
Yasuo
Δ1 7.27 • Δ2 3.29
All Champs
50%
VS
Yasuo
110 Games
Taric
vs
Yasuo

Yasuo

the Unforgiven

Taric wins against Yasuo 57.27% of the time which is 7.27% higher against Yasuo than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Yasuo 3.29% more often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Yasuo is 50.00%.

Pantheon
Pantheon
Taric
60%
VS
Pantheon
Δ1 11.72 • Δ2 7.74
All Champs
48.28%
VS
Pantheon
105 Games
Taric
vs
Pantheon

Pantheon

the Unbreakable Spear

Taric wins against Pantheon 60.00% of the time which is 11.72% higher against Pantheon than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Pantheon 7.74% more often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Pantheon is 48.28%.

Ambessa
Ambessa
Taric
60.15%
VS
Ambessa
Δ1 10.58 • Δ2 6.60
All Champs
49.57%
VS
Ambessa
261 Games
Taric
vs
Ambessa

Ambessa

Matriarch of War

Taric wins against Ambessa 60.15% of the time which is 10.58% higher against Ambessa than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Ambessa 6.60% more often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Ambessa is 49.57%.

Darius
Darius
Taric
60.29%
VS
Darius
Δ1 11.20 • Δ2 7.22
All Champs
49.09%
VS
Darius
204 Games
Taric
vs
Darius

Darius

the Hand of Noxus

Taric wins against Darius 60.29% of the time which is 11.20% higher against Darius than the average opponent.

After normalising both champions win rates Taric wins against Darius 7.22% more often than would be expected.

The average opponent winrate against Darius is 49.09%.

Aatrox

Aatrox

the Darkin Blade

Ahri

Ahri

the Nine-Tailed Fox

Akali

Akali

the Rogue Assassin

Akshan

Akshan

the Rogue Sentinel

Alistar

Alistar

the Minotaur

Ambessa

Ambessa

Matriarch of War

Amumu

Amumu

the Sad Mummy

Anivia

Anivia

the Cryophoenix

Annie

Annie

the Dark Child

Aphelios

Aphelios

the Weapon of the Faithful

Ashe

Ashe

the Frost Archer

Aurelion Sol

Aurelion Sol

The Star Forger

Aurora

Aurora

the Witch Between Worlds

Azir

Azir

the Emperor of the Sands

Bard

Bard

the Wandering Caretaker

Bel'Veth

Bel'Veth

the Empress of the Void

Blitzcrank

Blitzcrank

the Great Steam Golem

Brand

Brand

the Burning Vengeance

Braum

Braum

the Heart of the Freljord

Briar

Briar

the Restrained Hunger

Caitlyn

Caitlyn

the Sheriff of Piltover

Camille

Camille

the Steel Shadow

Cassiopeia

Cassiopeia

the Serpent's Embrace

Cho'Gath

Cho'Gath

the Terror of the Void

Corki

Corki

the Daring Bombardier

Darius

Darius

the Hand of Noxus

Diana

Diana

Scorn of the Moon

Draven

Draven

the Glorious Executioner

Dr. Mundo

Dr. Mundo

the Madman of Zaun

Ekko

Ekko

the Boy Who Shattered Time

Elise

Elise

the Spider Queen

Evelynn

Evelynn

Agony's Embrace

Ezreal

Ezreal

the Prodigal Explorer

Fiddlesticks

Fiddlesticks

the Ancient Fear

Fiora

Fiora

the Grand Duelist

Fizz

Fizz

the Tidal Trickster

Galio

Galio

the Colossus

Gangplank

Gangplank

the Saltwater Scourge

Garen

Garen

The Might of Demacia

Gnar

Gnar

the Missing Link

Gragas

Gragas

the Rabble Rouser

Graves

Graves

the Outlaw

Gwen

Gwen

The Hallowed Seamstress

Hecarim

Hecarim

the Shadow of War

Heimerdinger

Heimerdinger

the Revered Inventor

Hwei

Hwei

the Visionary

Illaoi

Illaoi

the Kraken Priestess

Irelia

Irelia

the Blade Dancer

Ivern

Ivern

the Green Father

Janna

Janna

the Storm's Fury

Jarvan IV

Jarvan IV

the Exemplar of Demacia

Jax

Jax

Grandmaster at Arms

Jayce

Jayce

the Defender of Tomorrow

Jhin

Jhin

the Virtuoso

Jinx

Jinx

the Loose Cannon

Kai'Sa

Kai'Sa

Daughter of the Void

Kalista

Kalista

the Spear of Vengeance

Karma

Karma

the Enlightened One

Karthus

Karthus

the Deathsinger

Kassadin

Kassadin

the Void Walker

Katarina

Katarina

the Sinister Blade

Kayle

Kayle

the Righteous

Kayn

Kayn

the Shadow Reaper

Kennen

Kennen

the Heart of the Tempest

Kha'Zix

Kha'Zix

the Voidreaver

Kindred

Kindred

The Eternal Hunters

Kled

Kled

the Cantankerous Cavalier

Kog'Maw

Kog'Maw

the Mouth of the Abyss

K'Sante

K'Sante

the Pride of Nazumah

LeBlanc

LeBlanc

the Deceiver

Lee Sin

Lee Sin

the Blind Monk

Leona

Leona

the Radiant Dawn

Lillia

Lillia

the Bashful Bloom

Lissandra

Lissandra

the Ice Witch

Lucian

Lucian

the Purifier

Lulu

Lulu

the Fae Sorceress

Lux

Lux

the Lady of Luminosity

Malphite

Malphite

Shard of the Monolith

Malzahar

Malzahar

the Prophet of the Void

Maokai

Maokai

the Twisted Treant

Master Yi

Master Yi

the Wuju Bladesman

Mel

Mel

the Soul's Reflection

Milio

Milio

The Gentle Flame

Miss Fortune

Miss Fortune

the Bounty Hunter

Mordekaiser

Mordekaiser

the Iron Revenant

Morgana

Morgana

the Fallen

Naafiri

Naafiri

the Hound of a Hundred Bites

Nami

Nami

the Tidecaller

Nasus

Nasus

the Curator of the Sands

Nautilus

Nautilus

the Titan of the Depths

Neeko

Neeko

the Curious Chameleon

Nidalee

Nidalee

the Bestial Huntress

Nilah

Nilah

the Joy Unbound

Nocturne

Nocturne

the Eternal Nightmare

Nunu & Willump

Nunu & Willump

the Boy and His Yeti

Olaf

Olaf

the Berserker

Orianna

Orianna

the Lady of Clockwork

Ornn

Ornn

The Fire below the Mountain

Pantheon

Pantheon

the Unbreakable Spear

Poppy

Poppy

Keeper of the Hammer

Pyke

Pyke

the Bloodharbor Ripper

Qiyana

Qiyana

Empress of the Elements

Quinn

Quinn

Demacia's Wings

Rakan

Rakan

The Charmer

Rammus

Rammus

the Armordillo

Rek'Sai

Rek'Sai

the Void Burrower

Rell

Rell

the Iron Maiden

Renata Glasc

Renata Glasc

the Chem-Baroness

Renekton

Renekton

the Butcher of the Sands

Rengar

Rengar

the Pridestalker

Riven

Riven

the Exile

Rumble

Rumble

the Mechanized Menace

Ryze

Ryze

the Rune Mage

Samira

Samira

the Desert Rose

Sejuani

Sejuani

Fury of the North

Senna

Senna

the Redeemer

Seraphine

Seraphine

the Starry-Eyed Songstress

Sett

Sett

the Boss

Shaco

Shaco

the Demon Jester

Shen

Shen

the Eye of Twilight

Shyvana

Shyvana

the Half-Dragon

Singed

Singed

the Mad Chemist

Sion

Sion

The Undead Juggernaut

Sivir

Sivir

the Battle Mistress

Skarner

Skarner

the Primordial Sovereign

Smolder

Smolder

the Fiery Fledgling

Sona

Sona

Maven of the Strings

Soraka

Soraka

the Starchild

Swain

Swain

the Noxian Grand General

Sylas

Sylas

the Unshackled

Syndra

Syndra

the Dark Sovereign

Tahm Kench

Tahm Kench

The River King

Taliyah

Taliyah

the Stoneweaver

Talon

Talon

the Blade's Shadow

Taric

Taric

the Shield of Valoran

Teemo

Teemo

the Swift Scout

Thresh

Thresh

the Chain Warden

Tristana

Tristana

the Yordle Gunner

Trundle

Trundle

the Troll King

Tryndamere

Tryndamere

the Barbarian King

Twisted Fate

Twisted Fate

the Card Master

Twitch

Twitch

the Plague Rat

Udyr

Udyr

the Spirit Walker

Urgot

Urgot

the Dreadnought

Varus

Varus

the Arrow of Retribution

Vayne

Vayne

the Night Hunter

Veigar

Veigar

the Tiny Master of Evil

Vel'Koz

Vel'Koz

the Eye of the Void

Vex

Vex

the Gloomist

Vi

Vi

the Piltover Enforcer

Viego

Viego

The Ruined King

Viktor

Viktor

the Herald of the Arcane

Vladimir

Vladimir

the Crimson Reaper

Volibear

Volibear

the Relentless Storm

Warwick

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