Swain vs Tahm Kench SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Tahm Kench

Swain vs Tahm Kench

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use (E) root threat from brush to enable your ADC's burst follow-up early.
Control brush and river vision to deny Tahm Kench's engage and (R) angles.
Play for extended fights post-level 6 using (R) to sustain and zone Tahm Kench and his ADC.

Trading pattern

Threaten (E) from minion angles and only pull when your ADC can capitalize immediately.
Hold (W) slow to follow up on (E) root and disrupt Tahm's approach or disengage attempts.
Avoid committing before level 6 unless your ADC can follow up on your root for burst trades.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) stun at three stacks combined with his ADC's follow-up damage.
Avoid extended trades when (E) gray health shield is active, reducing your burst effectiveness.
Track (R) cooldown to prevent being isolated or your ADC being devoured during fights.

Early game

Prioritize level 2 to combo (E)+(Q) for a strong engage window with ADC follow-up.
Deny Tahm Kench brush control to limit his (Q) stack buildup and engage threat.
Use wave pressure to create lane space for your ADC to safely poke and avoid Tahm's short trades.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (E)+(Q) pull combo for strong engage and ADC follow-up opportunities.
Level 3 grants full kit, enabling poke and vision control to pressure Tahm Kench's engage angles.
Level 6 (R) transforms fights, letting you sustain through Tahm's all-ins and punish his inability to escape.

Win conditions

Convert (E) roots into kills by coordinating with your ADC's burst damage and follow-up.
Deny Tahm Kench brush control and vision to limit his engage angles and protect your ADC.
Use level 6 (R) to sustain through fights, enabling your ADC to safely extend trades and secure dragon control.