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Taric Counters

Taric

Taric, the Shield of Valoran

Who beats Taric in League of Legends, which picks to avoid and how to play the lane. Every matchup comes with the reason it works.

  • Support
  • Support
  • Tank
  • Melee · 150 range
  • 340 move speed
  • Patch 16.21

Best picks against Taric

These champions have the tools to beat Taric.

  1. Brand
    Brand

    Brand's burn shreds Taric's team from range before his stun can land.

  2. Zyra
    Zyra

    Zyra's plants poke Taric from range.

  3. Karma
    Karma

    Karma outpokes Taric from range.

Worst picks against Taric

Taric usually wins these matchups.

  1. Leona
    Leona

    Cosmic Radiance makes Taric's team invulnerable during Leona's engage.

  2. Nautilus
    Nautilus

    Cosmic Radiance makes Taric's team invulnerable during Nautilus's engage.

  3. Pyke
    Pyke

    Cosmic Radiance makes Taric's team invulnerable during Pyke's engage.

  4. Alistar
    Alistar

    Cosmic Radiance makes Taric's team invulnerable during Alistar's engage.

How to counter Taric

  1. Wait out Cosmic Radiance, his invulnerability ultimate.

  2. Dodge Dazzle, his stun, which also fires from his bonded ally.

  3. Poke him from range.

  4. Avoid fighting him in long trades; he heals.

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Brand, Zyra and Karma are strong picks against Taric. Brand's burn shreds Taric's team from range before his stun can land.
Taric usually has the advantage against Leona, Nautilus, Pyke and Alistar, so avoid those picks when Taric is likely in the support.
Wait out Cosmic Radiance, his invulnerability ultimate. Dodge Dazzle, his stun, which also fires from his bonded ally.
Taric has clear weaknesses that the right pick and good timing can exploit. Even without a counter pick, following the tips on this page will make the lane much easier.

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