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Maokai vs Tahm Kench SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Tahm Kench

Maokai vs Tahm Kench

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Control brush with saplings to deny Tahm Kench and create engage angles for your ADC.
Use (W) root threat from fog to enable strong ADC follow-up and zone enemy ADC.
Leverage (R) in river corridors to start fights and secure objective control with your team.

Trading pattern

Stack saplings in brush to punish Tahm Kench's approach and force his ADC back.
Hold (W) root to peel or engage only when your ADC can follow up immediately.
Avoid engaging in open lane where (R) is easy to dodge and Tahm Kench can counter-engage.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) stun at three passive stacks which can lock your ADC down.
Avoid face-checking brush without saplings as Tahm Kench can punish with (W) knockup.
Be cautious when (R) is off cooldown to prevent enemy pick or disengage.

Early game

Prioritize level 2 to combine (W) root and (Q) knockback for a potent engage window.
Secure brush control early to restrict Tahm Kench's passive stack buildup and protect your ADC.
Coordinate wave crashes with your ADC before roaming to maintain lane safety and pressure.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (W)+(Q) combo, increasing your engage threat and lane pressure.
Level 3 sapling control solidifies brush dominance, enabling safer engages and ADC follow-up.
Level 6 (R) grants powerful river engage for objective fights and team skirmishes.

Win conditions

Convert brush control into denied enemy ADC positioning and strong ADC access.
Use (R) to initiate fights around dragon with vision layered through river brush.
Roam after wave crashes only when your ADC is safe and vision denies Tahm Kench's mid pressure.

Tip: For Maokai vs Tahm Kench, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Support lane check.

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup