Senna vs Tahm Kench SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Overview

Use long-range poke and root threat to control brush and deny Tahm Kench engage angles.
Focus on protecting your ADC from Tahm Kench's and three-stack stun threat.
Maintain lane space and vision to limit Tahm Kench's access and roam opportunities.

Trade with autos and from max range, holding to root Tahm Kench when he steps up.
Avoid stepping forward for souls when Tahm Kench's engage cooldowns or stacks are available.
Use root only when your ADC can immediately follow up to punish Tahm Kench's engage attempts.

Respect Tahm Kench's three passive stacks enabling stun and for all-in or peel.
Avoid overextending when knockup is off cooldown and brush is uncontrolled.
Watch for enemy ADC follow-up during Tahm Kench's engage cooldowns and river vision denial.

Win the level 2 race to secure root follow-up before Tahm Kench reaches three passive stacks.
Deny Tahm Kench brush control to reduce his engage and pick potential on your ADC.
Coordinate with your ADC to keep wave state favorable for safe poke and soul collection.

Level 2 unlocks + for poke and root; use this to pressure before Tahm Kench stacks build.
Level 3 completes your kit; leverage brush control and cooldowns to force Tahm Kench back.
Level 6 global shield and damage enable safer all-ins and river skirmishes with ADC follow-up.

Convert lane poke and root into ADC access denial and forced recalls around dragon setups.
Use wave crashes to create safe roam windows, placing river vision to track Tahm Kench's movements.
Leverage level 6 ultimate with ADC follow-up to secure favorable 2v2 fights and objective control.

Tactical tip

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