Tahm Kench vs Bard SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Tahm Kench vs Bard

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use (R) to protect your ADC or isolate Bard's roam target for pick potential.
Control brush to deny (Q) wall stun angles and protect ADC access.
Match Bard's roam timing by crashing waves and maintaining river vision to secure objectives.

Trading pattern

Build passive stacks to threaten (Q) stun and force Bard to play cautiously around brush.
Hold (W) engage until (Q) is on cooldown to avoid his stun follow-up.
Use (E) shield to absorb poke from Bard's meeps and enable your ADC's extended trades.

Danger windows

When (Q) is off cooldown with brush access, your ADC is vulnerable to wall stuns.
(R) can isolate your ADC or deny your engage, so track its cooldown closely.
Bard roaming after wave crash risks ADC isolation; ensure river vision and ADC safety before following.

Early game

Win level 2 by coordinating (Q) stacks with your ADC's damage to pressure Bard's lane.
Deny Bard brush control early to limit his (Q) stun angles and roaming options.
Coordinate wave crashes with your ADC before (E) roam paths to punish his absence.

Power spikes

Level 2: Your (Q) stun threat and (Q)+(W) trade unlock create high early contest moments.
Level 6: Your (R) adds pick and protection, enabling aggressive plays or saving your ADC from (R).
First tank item: Increases your durability, allowing you to absorb Bard's poke and enable safer engages.

Win conditions

Use (R) to peel or isolate Bard's ADC during all-ins, enabling your ADC's damage output.
Deny Bard's roam by crashing waves and maintaining brush and river vision control.
Convert lane pressure into dragon vision and objective setups, leveraging your durability and peel to protect your ADC.