Neeko vs Tahm Kench SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Neeko vs Tahm Kench

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use disguise and brush control to create engage angles and confuse Tahm Kench's positioning.
Prioritize denying Tahm Kench's engage by controlling brush and restricting his access to your ADC.
Leverage your root and burst to enable ADC follow-up and punish Tahm's lower mobility and cooldowns.

Trading pattern

Fish for (E) roots through minions to start trades, then follow with (Q) burst for ADC follow-up.
Hold (R) for multi-target all-ins or to punish Tahm Kench after he uses (R) or (W).
Deny Tahm's passive stacks by disengaging quickly and avoiding prolonged melee contact.

Danger windows

(Q) stun at three stacks creates high threat to your ADC; avoid extended trades near this.
His (R) can isolate your ADC or peel for his carry; track its cooldown and play around it.
Brush fog and river vision denial from Tahm Kench can enable surprise engages; maintain vision control.

Early game

Fight for level 2 power spike to threaten Tahm Kench before he stacks passive.
Keep brush warded and denied to limit Tahm's engage angles and protect your ADC.
Coordinate with your ADC to crash waves safely, enabling roam windows and vision setup.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks strong all-in and pick potential; use it to force Tahm Kench to respect your engage.
First AP burst item increases your poke and wave pressure, enabling safer trades and lane control.
Post-level 6, your disguise and root create windows to isolate Tahm Kench or his ADC for picks.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and disguise into picks or forced spacing, enabling your ADC to safely output damage.
Use wave crashes to create roam opportunities, securing river vision and dragon setup.
Leverage (R) threat in teamfights to control space and enable your frontline, denying Tahm Kench's peel and protection.