Soraka vs Tahm Kench SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Soraka vs Tahm Kench

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use (Q) poke to create lane space and sustain your ADC through Tahm Kench's short trades.
Control brush to deny Tahm Kench engage angles and protect your ADC from his (R) threat.
Prioritize healing and silencing enemy engage attempts to enable your ADC's safer follow-up trades.

Trading pattern

Use (Q) to poke and heal your ADC before Tahm Kench stacks (Q) for stun.
Hold (E) silence to interrupt Tahm Kench's engage or (R) attempts on your ADC.
Avoid using (E) early to maintain peel cooldown for critical enemy engage windows.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) stun when passive stacks reach three, increasing engage threat.
Beware of (R) timing, which can isolate your ADC or remove them from fights.
Avoid extended fights when (E) gray health shield is active, reducing your poke effectiveness.

Early game

Track level 2 to combine (Q) poke with (W) healing for stronger trades and lane priority.
Deny Tahm Kench brush control to reduce his (Q) stack buildup and engage opportunities.
Coordinate wave crash timing with your ADC to safely pressure or roam without exposing them to (R).

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (Q) poke plus (W) heal, enhancing lane sustain and trade potential.
Level 3 grants (E) silence, crucial for disrupting Tahm Kench's engage and protecting your ADC.
Level 6 ultimate (R) provides global heal, enabling safer roams and objective plays with ADC follow-up.

Win conditions

Convert sustained (Q) poke and (W) healing into denying Tahm Kench's ADC access and positioning.
Use (E) silence and brush control to protect your ADC and create windows for aggressive follow-up.
Set vision around dragon and river to track Tahm Kench's roam timer and secure objective control.