Taric

Taric

Support Build, Runes, Items · Patch 26.9

D Tier Win Rate 46.5% Pick Rate 1.1% Ban Rate 0.1% Role Support Games 170 Patch 26.9
Patch: 26.9
Tier D
Win Rate 46.5%
Pick Rate 1.1%
Ban Rate 0.1%
Matches 170
RUNES
WR 45.80% PR 77.06% Games 131
Inspiration
Inspiration
Glacial Augment
Unsealed Spellbook
First Strike
Hextech Flashtraption
Magical Footwear
Cash Back
Triple Tonic
Time Warp Tonic
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
Approach Velocity
Jack Of All Trades
Resolve
Resolve
Demolish
Font of Life
Shield Bash
Conditioning
Second Wind
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
Revitalize
Unflinching
Adaptive Force
Attack Speed
Cooldown Reduction
Adaptive Force
Movement Speed
Health
Health
Slow Resist & Tenacity
Scaling Health
WR 51.61% PR 18.24% Games 31
Resolve
Resolve
Grasp of the Undying
Aftershock
Guardian
Demolish
Font of Life
Shield Bash
Conditioning
Second Wind
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
Revitalize
Unflinching
Inspiration
Inspiration
Hextech Flashtraption
Magical Footwear
Cash Back
Triple Tonic
Time Warp Tonic
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
Approach Velocity
Jack Of All Trades
Adaptive Force
Attack Speed
Cooldown Reduction
Adaptive Force
Movement Speed
Health
Health
Slow Resist & Tenacity
Scaling Health
Items

Starting Items

Games 32 PR 19%
Item 2003
Item 3070
Item 1001
Item 1028
Games 22 PR 13%
Item 2003
Item 3070
Item 1028
Item 3067

Build Order

Item 3070
Item 1001
Item 1028
Item 3067
Item 1029
Item 1033
Item 3870
Item 3190

Completed Items

Item 3070
Item 3870
Item 3190
Item 3067
Item 3121
Item 3109

Situational Items

Item 2022
Item 1031
Item 3050
Item 1011
Item 1006
Item 2524
Item 3024
Item 1004
Ability Max Order E > Q > W
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2
3
4
5
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10
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Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
W
W
E
E
E
E
E
E
R
R
R

Overview

Taric is an enchanter tank support who excels at anti-burst protection, sustained skirmishing, and empowering melee allies. His value comes from making committed fights much harder for the enemy to finish cleanly.

Strengths

  • Excellent anti-burst protection
  • Very strong with melee carries and divers
  • Powerful teamfight ultimate
  • Great in extended skirmishes
  • Useful mix of durability and utility

Weaknesses

  • Can struggle into range and poke
  • Needs good timing on ultimate
  • Less effective if allies cannot fight around him
  • Can be kited in some situations
  • Positioning and coordination matter a lot

Early Game

In the early game Taric should play for stable trades, defensive value, and protecting his lane partner from all-in windows. He gains a lot by denying enemy burst patterns.

Mid Game

Mid game is where Taric becomes very dangerous in grouped skirmishes and coordinated fights. His ultimate can completely flip what looks like a losing fight.

Late Game

In late game fights Taric should focus on protecting key allies, denying burst windows, and making sure his ultimate lands at the right moment instead of too early or too late.

Tips & Tricks

  • Your ultimate timing can decide the entire fight.
  • You are strongest in committed, extended fights.
  • Melee-heavy allied comps increase your value a lot.
  • Do not waste your biggest tools on low-pressure situations.
  • Protection and denial are your real win conditions.

For official ability details and lore, visit the official Taric page and the Taric Wiki.