Matchup
Build vs Taric
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
100%Anti CC
DPS
Other options
Sorcery
Summon Aery
Nimbus Cloak
Transcendence
Waterwalking
Inspiration
Cash Back
Cosmic Insight
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Ivern
TaricTaric's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Spellcasts empower Taric's next 2 basic attacks to deal bonus magic damage, reduce his spell cooldowns, and attack in quick succession.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3s | 15s | 16s | – |
| 6 | 3s | 15s | 16s | 3m |
| 9 | 3s | 15s | 16s | 3m |
| 11 | 3s | 15s | 16s | 2m30 |
| 16 | 3s | 15s | 14s | 2m |
| 18 | 3s | 15s | 12s | 2m |
Playing against Taric
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
His R has a visible 2.5s delay: burst the targets BEFORE the invulnerability triggers.
R's invulnerability is centered on Taric: if allies move away from him, they aren't protected.
His E stun is slow and predictable — side-step or dash to avoid it.
Taric is weak against poke: harass him from range since he can only heal with Q (limited mana) and needs to be in melee.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026