Braum vs Tahm Kench SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Tahm Kench

Braum vs Tahm Kench

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use (E) to block (Q) and protect your ADC from his repeated melee trades.
Control brush to deny Tahm Kench's engage angles and enable safer ADC positioning.
Enable your ADC's follow-up by stacking passive quickly and coordinating (R) knockups for all-ins.

Trading pattern

Mark with (Q) and let your ADC stack passive before using (E) to block Tahm's return damage.
Hold (E) to absorb (Q) slow/stun or (R) attempts.
Use (R) knockup to disrupt Tahm Kench's engages and create windows for your ADC to follow up.

Danger windows

Respect Tahm Kench's three-stack (Q) stun window; avoid extended trades during this time.
Watch for (R) cooldown; avoid clustering your ADC to prevent isolation.
Beware of Tahm's (W) knockup engage; keep vision and positioning to deny his approach angles.

Early game

Track level 2 closely to contest wave control and secure passive stacks with your ADC.
Deny Tahm Kench brush access to limit his (Q) setup and reduce his engage threat.
Use wave state to keep your ADC safe from Tahm's short trades and prepare for potential roams.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your (Q) plus passive threat; use it to pressure Tahm and force defensive play.
Level 3 adds (E) for key projectile blocks; time trades around this cooldown to protect ADC.
Level 6 (R) enables strong engage or disengage; coordinate with ADC for impactful all-ins or peel.

Win conditions

Protect your ADC by using (E) to block Tahm's (Q) and peel during his engage cooldowns.
Deny Tahm Kench brush control to reduce his engage angles and increase ADC safety.
Use lane priority and wave crashes to set up vision around dragon and create roam windows for mid pressure.