Nami vs Tahm Kench SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nami vs Tahm Kench

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use (E) to buff ADC trades and (W) to sustain through Tahm Kench's short trades.
Control brush to deny (Q) stack buildup and protect ADC from his engage angles.
Leverage (Q) bubble and (R) knockup for pick or disengage with ADC follow-up.

Trading pattern

Buff ADC autos with (E) and slow enemies with (E) or (R) before landing (Q) bubble.
Hold (Q) to follow slows or ADC engages, avoiding raw bubble attempts that Tahm Kench can punish.
Use (W) bounces to sustain through Tahm Kench's poke and force him to waste (E) shield.

Danger windows

When Tahm Kench reaches 3 passive stacks, his (Q) can stun and enable (R) engages.
After Tahm Kench uses (W) knockup, his engage threat drops; punish with bubble or poke.
Enemy ADC follow-up after (Q) stun creates high danger; position to peel and protect ADC.

Early game

Win level 2 by combining (E) and (W) with ADC burst before Tahm Kench builds three passive stacks.
Keep brush warded and deny Tahm Kench passive stacks to limit his (Q) stun threat.
Coordinate with ADC to crash wave after short trades to create safe roam or vision windows.

Power spikes

Level 2: (E)+(W) enable strong short trades before Tahm Kench reaches 3 stacks.
Level 3: Full kit allows bubble setups after slows, increasing pick and peel potential.
Level 6: (R) provides powerful engage or disengage with ADC follow-up and river control.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and poke pressure into denied Tahm Kench engage angles and ADC safety.
Use (R) with ADC follow-up to secure picks or disengage during dragon or river fights.
Ward river and track Tahm Kench roam timers to enable safe ADC roams and objective setups.