Tahm Kench vs Galio

Not enough games

Strong engageHeavy AP damageHeavy CCVery tanky

You are stronger late game. Farm safe and avoid early trades.

Build vs Galio

The champion's reference build, for lack of enough games in this matchup

Starting items

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Core build

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Standard

4vs Slow

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Summoner spells

46%

17%

Other options

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Resolve

Grasp of the Undying

Shield Bash

Second Wind

Unflinching

Precision

Legend: Alacrity

Triumph

Strength by game phase

Passive, spells and ultimate

Colossal Smash (P)

Every few seconds, Galio's next basic attack deals bonus magic damage in an area.

Cooldowns by spell rank

Level	Q	W	E	R
3	11s	18s	11s	–
6	9s	18s	11s	3m
9	7s	17s	11s	3m
11	7s	16s	11s	2m40
16	7s	14s	9s	2m20
18	7s	14s	7s	2m20

Tips to maximize your impact

Three stacks, then your tongue
Stack An Acquired Taste (passive) three times on your target, then hit them with Tongue Lash (Q): they're stunned, and the stacks are consumed.
Save Thick Skin for a burst
Only activate Thick Skin (E) to absorb a burst: otherwise, part of the damage it stores comes back to you as health once you stop taking damage.
Engage with your dive
Engage with Abyssal Dive (W): you reappear at the target location, 1000 to 1200 range away, and hitting a champion reduces its cooldown.
Swallow your carry to save them
Swallow your carry in danger with Devour (R): they come out with a shield, and you can take them to safety with Abyssal Dive (W).

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

Trade after his E
Take a trade after Justice Punch (E): it's his only dash, on an 11 to 7 second cooldown.
Lean on physical damage
If you deal physical damage, lean on it in trades: the passive shield of Shield of Durand (W) only absorbs magic damage.
Leave his taunt area
Leave the area while he charges Shield of Durand (W): the longer he charges, the longer and wider the taunt.
Check where he is before a dive
Before diving one of his allies, check where Galio is: Hero's Entrance (R) flies him in from long range to an allied champion, and his landing is a knock-up.

Patch 16.21.1