Tahm Kench vs Swain SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Overview

Use brush control to deny root angle and protect your ADC from pulls.
Engage when your ADC can immediately follow up on your stun or .
Hold river vision to track Swain's roam timer and prevent mid or dragon pressure.

Build passive stacks before threatening with stun to force Swain back and protect your ADC.
Hold to peel or isolate targets after Swain commits root for ADC follow-up.
Deny brush and use knockup to disrupt Swain's engage and create follow-up windows for your ADC.

Respect root range and angle; getting pulled exposes your ADC to burst.
Avoid extended fights inside drain zone where he sustains and punishes.
Watch for Swain and ADC all-ins after level 6 when they commit to close-range brawls.

Win the level 2 race to contest + pull combo with your and passive stacks.
Use wave crashes to create safe roam windows after ensuring ADC safety and vision in river.
Deny Swain brush access to limit his pull angles and reduce enemy ADC follow-up potential.

Level 2 unlocks your stun threat; use it to contest Swain's pull and protect your ADC.
First tank item enhances your shield, allowing safer short trades and better peel for your ADC.
Level 6 adds strong pick or protection, enabling decisive all-ins or saves around dragon.

Convert brush control and stuns into denied enemy ADC positioning and safer ADC access.
Use to isolate threats or save your ADC during all-ins, especially around dragon.
Set river vision to track Swain's roams and create safe windows for your ADC to pressure or reset.

Tactical tip

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