Mordekaiser vs Tahm Kench TOP Matchup Guide

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Overview

Use pull to disrupt Tahm Kench's passive stacking and force extended trades.
Prioritize slow melee trades inside your passive range to outdamage Tahm Kench's shield and sustain.
Control wave state to keep Tahm Kench pressured and prevent him from safely stacking passive.

Initiate trades by landing to pull Tahm Kench into your range.
Follow with isolated for maximum damage during extended trades.
Only extend trades when your shield is active to outlast Tahm's burst and healing.

At level 6, use to isolate Tahm Kench and force a favorable 1v1 duel.
First AP bruiser item power spike boosts your sustained damage and shield, enabling longer trades.
Post-level 6, punish Tahm's limited mobility by forcing fights when is available.

Use wave control and pressure to force Tahm Kench into extended trades.
At level 6, leverage to isolate and kill Tahm Kench or force him out of lane.
Maintain shield uptime and item power spikes to win sustained duels and deny Tahm scaling.

Tactical tip

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