Matchup
Build vs Taric
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
100%Anti AD
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Sorcery
Arcane Comet
Manaflow Band
Celerity
Scorch
Resolve
Unflinching
Bone Plating
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Twisted Fate
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