Poppy vs Tahm Kench TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Poppy vs Tahm Kench

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use terrain to maximize (E) wall stuns and hold (W) to deny Tahm Kench's limited dash engage.
Control the lane by punishing Tahm Kench's need to build passive stacks through short trades, preventing his stun threat.
This is a control vs survive matchup where Poppy aims to disrupt Tahm Kench's melee trades and peel for teamfights.

Trading pattern

Trade only when near walls to threaten (E) stuns and force Tahm Kench into unfavorable fights.
Hold (W) to block Tahm Kench's dash attempts and punish his cooldowns immediately after.
Use short trades around your passive shield and (Q) slow to chip Tahm Kench without allowing him to stack (Q).

Danger windows

Respect Tahm Kench's threat when he reaches three passive stacks enabling (Q) stun and (R).
Be cautious when (W) knockup is off cooldown and he can engage aggressively.
Avoid extended trades when (E) gray health shield is active, reducing your burst effectiveness.

Early game

Focus on short trades using (Q) and passive shield near walls to avoid Tahm Kench's stack buildup.
Hold (W) to stop (W) engage and punish his inability to dash through it.
Avoid extended trades where Tahm Kench can heal with (E) gray health and build stacks safely.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to disengage or isolate Tahm Kench, denying his (R) impact.
After first tank item, hold (W) confidently to absorb trades and punish Tahm Kench's melee attempts.
Respect Tahm Kench's level 6 (R) and passive stacks; avoid committing when his (R) or stun is available.

Win conditions

Deny Tahm Kench's passive stack buildup by forcing short trades and zoning him from melee contact.
Use (W) to block his dash and (E) to stun him against walls, controlling the lane tempo.
Leverage (R) to peel for your carries or isolate Tahm Kench in fights, maximizing your front-line disruption.