Nautilus vs Tahm Kench SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nautilus vs Tahm Kench

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Control brush to threaten (Q) hook and layer passive root for strong ADC follow-up.
Prioritize engage windows with your ADC ready to capitalize on lockdown.
Deny Tahm Kench's short trades by maintaining lane space and preventing passive stacks.

Trading pattern

Engage only when your ADC can immediately follow your (Q) root and (R) lockdown.
Hold (R) for targets dodging (Q) or to guarantee lockdown after hook.
Avoid hooking into large waves or when ADC cannot safely follow to prevent punish windows.

Danger windows

(Q) stun at three passive stacks threatens your ADC's positioning and follow-up.
Avoid engaging when (Q) is off cooldown and Tahm Kench controls brush for surprise slows/stuns.
Respect (R) cooldown to prevent losing your ADC to isolation or saves.

Early game

Win level 2 by landing (Q) plus passive root with ADC follow-up to punish Tahm Kench's melee trades.
Keep wave thin to avoid missing hook angles and enable safer engage.
Use brush control to deny Tahm Kench's engage and protect ADC from (Q) stacks.

Power spikes

Level 2: Unlock (Q) plus passive root for strong all-in threat; coordinate with ADC for kill pressure.
Level 3: Full kit with (W) shield and (E) slow enhances engage and peel around brush control.
Level 6: (R) secures lockdown and forces favorable fights or roams with ADC follow-up.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and hook threat into denied enemy ADC positioning and easy ADC follow-up.
Use wave state and vision to create safe roam windows for mid pressure and dragon setup.
Leverage (R) lockdown in 2v2 fights to initiate or peel, enabling your ADC to maximize damage output.