Ashe vs Tahm Kench SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ashe vs Tahm Kench

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use (R) to start picks and force Tahm Kench to respect engage angles and brush control.
Keep brush denied to limit (Q) stack buildup and reduce his engage threat.
Enable ADC follow-up by chaining slows with (W) and positioning for peel against Tahm's (R).

Trading pattern

Hold (R) for when ADC and support can follow up on a stun to punish Tahm's low mobility.
Use (W) and autos to slow and kite, avoiding Tahm's (Q) stun stacks and (R) timing.
Deny brush control to keep Tahm Kench from lining up (Q) and (R) engages on your ADC.

Danger windows

Respect Tahm Kench's three passive stacks enabling (Q) stun and (R) threat; avoid extended contact.
Beware when (R) is up; Tahm can remove your ADC from fights, so position to prevent easy (R).
Watch for Tahm Kench's engage from brush or fog of war angles where (Q) and (W) combo can lock you down.

Early game

Win level 2 by coordinating (W) slows with ADC to punish Tahm's melee trades.
Control the wave to keep ADC access safe and prevent Tahm Kench from building passive stacks.
Ward river early to track Tahm's potential roams and protect mid and dragon setups.

Power spikes

At level 6, (R) unlocks long-range pick potential; use it when allies can convert stuns into kills.
First completed marksman item increases sustained slow and DPS; take extended trades with support peel.
Post-level 6, respect (R) cooldown as it can isolate your ADC or peel effectively.

Win conditions

Convert lane control into ADC access by chaining slows and securing picks with (R) plus support follow-up.
Deny enemy ADC positioning by controlling brush and wave state to force them into vulnerable windows.
Use vision around dragon and river to set up picks and safe objective control, enabling favorable teamfight entries.