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K'Sante vs Tahm Kench

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by managing (Q) stacks and using terrain to threaten displacement and isolation.
Maintain medium lane pressure to prevent Tahm Kench from safely building passive stacks for his (Q) stun and (R).
Focus on front-line control and target isolation rather than extended scaling or roaming.

Trading pattern

Trade around fully stacked (Q3), using (W) displacement to interrupt Tahm Kench's engages and (E) shield to absorb damage.
Punish Tahm Kench after he uses (W) knockup or when his passive stacks are low, as his damage reduction and crowd control threat drop.
Reserve (R) for isolated fights near terrain where you can win duels, avoiding (R) when durability is low or the duel is unfavorable.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Tahm Kench nears three passive stacks, as his (Q) can stun and enable (R) attempts.
Avoid extended trades when your (W) and (Q3) are on cooldown, as your engage and displacement threat is reduced.
After using (R), your durability drops; avoid all-ins or risky trades until you regain tankiness.

Early game

Use early waves to safely stack (Q) and position near terrain angles for potential (R) plays.
Avoid trading without (Q) stacks or (W) ready to prevent losing short trades.
Pressure Tahm Kench to prevent him from reaching three passive stacks, reducing his (Q) stun threat.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to isolate Tahm Kench near terrain for a decisive duel or to peel for teammates.
After completing your first tank item, trade aggressively around (Q) stacks and keep (W) for key displacement and damage absorption.
Respect Tahm Kench's level 6 (R) and first tank item spike by avoiding three-stack states and spacing to minimize his pick potential.

Win conditions

Use your tank form to control space and deny Tahm Kench's passive stack buildup by forcing short trades on your terms.
Leverage terrain angles to maximize (R) isolation and displacement, turning skirmishes in your favor.
Focus on front-line control and peeling in teamfights, choosing (R) targets carefully to secure kills or protect carries.