Tahm Kench vs Aurelion Sol TOP Matchup Guide

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Tahm Kench into Aurelion Solmedium

Overview

Deny Aurelion Sol's calm farming by forcing repeated short trades with passive stacks.
Moderate wave pressure to prevent free poke and waveclear from and .
Use your durability and crowd control to disrupt his scaling and teamfight impact.

Stack passive then use to slow or stun, absorbing damage with .
Close distance to punish Aurelion Sol's poke attempts with melee trades.
Avoid fights without passive stacks or when is easy to dodge, reducing engage effectiveness.

Avoid extended exposure when passive stacks reset and stun is unavailable.
Beware Aurelion Sol's upgraded ultimate at 75+ Stardust stacks increasing his teamfight threat.
Be cautious of ganks during all-in attempts, especially when is on cooldown.

At level 6, use to isolate Aurelion Sol or protect yourself from poke burst.
After first tank item, increase short trade frequency to leverage improved durability and shielding.
Respect Aurelion Sol's power spikes at 75+ Stardust stacks and post-Rylai's by avoiding extended trades.

Win lane by using short trades to build stacks, land stuns, and absorb damage with .
Use to pick off Aurelion Sol when overextended or to save yourself from burst.
Maintain lane pressure to deny Aurelion Sol free farm and transition into frontline protection for teamfights.

Tactical tip

For Tahm Kench vs Aurelion Sol, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Top lane check.