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Tahm Kench vs Vladimir

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Tahm Kench must pressure Vladimir early to deny him a calm scaling lane and prevent easy farming.
Focus on short melee trades using passive stacks and (Q) to control lane tempo and punish Vladimir's low early agency.

Trading pattern

Build three passive stacks before engaging with (Q) to stun Vladimir and follow up with (E) to absorb his burst.
Avoid trading when Vladimir's empowered (Q) is ready; instead, wait for it to be on cooldown.
Use (R) to isolate Vladimir or protect yourself/allies during his (R) windows, forcing him to respect your threat.

Danger windows

Vladimir's empowered (Q) is a major threat; avoid trading when it's available.
Be cautious when (R) is up, as his burst and teamfight threat increase significantly.
Avoid engaging when (W) is available to dodge your (Q) and (R) threat, as it negates your crowd control and damage.

Early game

Use repeated short trades to build passive stacks before Vladimir can safely engage.
Avoid extended fights without (E) shield to absorb Vladimir's empowered (Q) burst.
Punish Vladimir when he uses (W) defensively, as it has a long cooldown and health cost.

Power spikes

Level 6: Use (R) to create picks or save allies, forcing Vladimir to play cautiously and avoid grouped fights.
First tank item: Take short trades confidently, converting passive stack threat into lane control with improved durability.
Respect Vladimir's Level 6 (R) and empowered (Q) windows by avoiding extended trades and holding (E) for burst absorption.

Win conditions

Win lane by forcing short trades with passive stacks and (Q) stuns, then absorb retaliation with (E).
Use (R) to isolate Vladimir or peel for allies, disrupting his scaling and teamfight impact.
Deny Vladimir a calm farming lane by maintaining pressure and punishing cooldowns, preventing him from reaching key item spikes.