Tahm Kench vs Braum SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Tahm Kench into Braummedium

Overview

Use to isolate Braum or peel for your ADC against his engage and peel tools.
Control bot lane brush to deny Braum's passive stacks and reduce his engage angles.
Enable your ADC's follow-up by timing stuns and absorbing damage with .

Build passive stacks before threatening with to maximize stun and ADC follow-up.
Hold engage until Braum's is down to avoid wasted engages.
Use to absorb Braum's poke and protect your ADC during extended trades.

Braum's blocks your or engage, reducing your threat window.
Braum's passive stacks combined with ADC follow-up create high all-in danger for your ADC.
Respect Braum's knockup cooldown as it can disrupt your engage or peel timing.

Contest level 2 only if your ADC can follow your stun threat.
Deny Braum brush control to prevent his passive stacking and limit his peel effectiveness.
Coordinate wave crashes to create roam windows while keeping your ADC safe from blocks.

Level 6 unlocks for pick or peel, enabling decisive all-ins or saves.
First tank item improves durability, allowing safer short trades and stronger peel.
Braum's level 2 power spike is stronger; play cautiously until you can trade with passive stacks.

Convert brush control into denied Braum passive stacks and safer engage angles for your ADC.
Use to isolate Braum or peel for your ADC during dragon fights and teamfights.
Set river vision to track Braum's roams and secure favorable 2v2 fights with your ADC.

Tactical tip

For Tahm Kench vs Braum, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Support lane check.