Tahm Kench vs Sona SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Tahm Kench into Sonamedium

Overview

Use brush control to deny Sona's poke and create engage angles for your ADC.
Prioritize protecting your ADC from Sona's empowered autos and stun in grouped fights.
Pressure lane space with short trades to force Sona into defensive scaling patterns.

can punish all-ins; avoid engaging without ADC follow-up.
Empowered slow combined with ADC poke creates windows where your ADC is vulnerable.
When Sona controls brush or river vision, your ADC is exposed to poke and follow-up.

Win the level 2 race to force Sona back before she gains sustain advantage.
Control brush to limit Sona's poke angles and enable your ADC to safely approach.
Coordinate wave crash with your ADC before roaming to maintain lane safety.

Level 2: Use early engage to punish Sona before her sustain kicks in.
Level 6: allows you to isolate or save allies, shifting lane pressure.
First tank item: Enhanced durability lets you absorb poke and sustain longer trades.

Convert brush control and stuns into ADC access and denied enemy positioning.
Use to protect your ADC from Sona's engage or to isolate high-value targets.
Set river vision and coordinate with your ADC to secure dragon and objective setups.

Tactical tip

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

Updated Jul 4, 2026New matchup