Hwei vs Tahm Kench SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Tahm Kench

Hwei vs Tahm Kench

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use long-range poke and (E) CC to control brush and deny Tahm Kench engage angles.
Prioritize ADC access by zoning Tahm Kench from brush and holding wave pressure.
Leverage flexible (E) spell choices to enable poke or peel depending on Tahm's engage attempts.

Trading pattern

Hold (E) defensively to counter Tahm Kench's engage and protect ADC access.
Use poke to thin waves and force Tahm Kench to lose passive stacks, reducing his threat.
Coordinate with ADC to punish Tahm Kench when his (Q) stacks are low and (R) is down.

Danger windows

Tahm Kench with three passive stacks plus (Q) stun can lock down your ADC; deny brush to reduce this.
(R) can isolate your ADC; hold peel and maintain vision to prevent picks.
(W) knockup engage is dangerous; respect cooldown and avoid overextending without ADC follow-up.

Early game

Contest level 2 to secure brush control and prevent Tahm Kench from stacking passive.
Keep wave near your ADC to reduce Tahm Kench's short trade threat and improve ADC safety.
Track (W) cooldown to avoid his knockup engage and create follow-up windows.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks full spellbook, granting versatile poke and peel; use to control lane space.
First mage item completion boosts poke damage and wave control; pressure Tahm Kench's engage attempts.
Level 6 (R) enables all-in or pick setups; track (R) cooldown to avoid (R) picks.

Win conditions

Convert lane poke and brush control into denied Tahm Kench engage angles and safer ADC positioning.
Use wave pressure to create roam windows and set river vision for dragon control.
Execute level 6 all-ins or picks with (R) when (R) is on cooldown to secure fights.