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Aurelion Sol vs Tahm Kench

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Focus on farming safely and scaling as Aurelion Sol has low early agency against Tahm Kench's medium lane pressure.
Avoid giving Tahm Kench passive stacks and melee contact that enable his short trades and (Q) stun threat.
This is a control mage scaling versus tank durability matchup; prioritize stable farm and wave control over early aggression.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing (E) followed by (Q) poke when Tahm Kench's passive stacks are low to avoid his stun.
Punish Tahm Kench after he uses (W) or when his passive stacks reset, as his engage threat is reduced.
Avoid burst trades that allow Tahm Kench to absorb damage with (E) gray health shield and retaliate.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Tahm Kench reaches three passive stacks enabling his (Q) stun and (R) threat.
Avoid extended trades when Tahm Kench has his (E) gray health shield active to minimize his durability advantage.
Respect Tahm Kench's knockup from (W) as it can set up his all-in or jungle ganks.

Early game

Use (E) into (Q) to poke and clear waves without overextending into Tahm Kench's melee range.
Avoid fast all-ins before you have your full kit and key items, as Tahm Kench can punish early aggression.
Maintain distance to prevent Tahm Kench from building passive stacks and landing his (Q) stun.

Power spikes

Respect Tahm Kench's level 6 (R) for pick potential; avoid getting caught at three passive stacks.
Pressure waves and trades more confidently after completing Rylai's to leverage your improved chase and damage.
Play toward stable farm and safe resets to reach your ultimate upgrade at 75+ stacks for stronger teamfight impact.

Win conditions

Win by consistently farming and scaling into mid-late game where your upgraded (R) and Rylai's empower your teamfight presence.
Deny Tahm Kench melee contact to prevent him from building passive stacks and using (Q) stun effectively.
Use your waveclear and poke to control the lane and create opportunities for safe roams or teamfight setups.