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Tahm Kench vs Teemo

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Tahm Kench should focus on surviving and denying Teemo's poke by forcing short trades where he can build passive stacks and use (E) to absorb damage.
Manage lane pressure by avoiding giving Teemo free ranged poke windows and instead look for melee contact to stack (Q) and threaten (R) picks.
This is a control vs lane bully matchup where Tahm Kench must outlast poke and capitalize on his durability and crowd control to win trades.

Trading pattern

Engage in repeated short trades to build three passive stacks before landing (Q) for a slow or stun to maximize trade efficiency.
Use (E) to absorb return damage after engaging with (Q) and passive stacks, avoiding trades when (E) gray health is depleted.
Punish Teemo when his (Q) blind is down by committing to trades and threatening (R) on his low mobility.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Teemo has three passive stacks and (Q) available, as his blind and poison autos can heavily punish extended trades.
Avoid standing in areas with Teemo's traps (R) to prevent slowed movement and vulnerability to follow-up poke or ganks.
Watch for Teemo's trap setups in side lanes or river that can cut off your escape or engage paths, increasing your risk in fights.

Early game

Use early waves to build passive stacks through short trades and avoid prolonged poke from Teemo's autos and (E).
Respect (Q) blind and avoid trading when it is up to prevent losing key auto attacks.
Prioritize hitting level 6 to gain (R) for pick or peel potential and increase lane threat.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to isolate Teemo or protect yourself from his poke, forcing him to respect your all-in threat.
After completing your first tank item, leverage increased durability and (E) shield to take short trades and pressure Teemo.
Respect Teemo's level 6 trap control with (R) that can limit your movement and punish unsafe positioning.

Win conditions

Win the lane by forcing short melee trades to build passive stacks, landing (Q) stuns, and using (E) to absorb poke damage.
Use (R) to isolate Teemo for picks or to protect yourself and allies from his poke and traps.
Deny Teemo safe scaling by maintaining lane pressure through durable trades and punishing when his (Q) blind is down or traps are cleared.