Vayne vs Tahm Kench TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vayne vs Tahm Kench

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use ranged spacing and (Q) repositioning to control the lane and deny Tahm Kench's short melee trades.
Focus on scaling through safe farming and avoid giving Tahm Kench passive stacks to enable his (Q) stun threat.

Trading pattern

Trade by auto-attacking from max range and using (Q) to reposition, holding (E) to punish Tahm Kench's engage or to (E) him into walls.
Punish Tahm Kench after he uses (W) if it misses, as his engage threat is reduced.
Avoid trading when (E) is down or when Tahm Kench has three passive stacks ready to stun with (Q).

Danger windows

Be cautious when Tahm Kench reaches three passive stacks and his (Q) stun is available; avoid extended trades during this window.
Respect (R) cooldown as it can isolate and remove you from fights.
Vulnerable when your (E) is down and Tahm Kench can engage with (W) knockup or (Q) stun; play safe and kite until cooldowns reset.

Early game

Keep the wave on your side to avoid extended melee contact and reduce Tahm Kench's ability to build passive stacks.
Use (Q) defensively to maintain distance and punish Tahm Kench when his (Q) stacks are low.
Avoid pushing without vision to prevent ganks exploiting your low waveclear and Tahm Kench's hard engage potential after (E).

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to gain stealth and repositioning for outplaying Tahm Kench's all-ins; avoid tight spaces where he can engage after your (E).
After your two-item spike, pressure side lanes with vision and kite space to exploit your true damage against Tahm Kench's durability.
Respect Tahm Kench's level 6 (R) ability and first tank item spike by maintaining spacing and avoiding isolation.

Win conditions

Use your superior ranged poke and (Q) stealth repositioning to deny Tahm Kench passive stacks and scaling.
Exploit your true damage (W) and (E) wall stuns to win isolated duels and pressure side lanes after your two-item spike.
Maintain vision and wave control to avoid ganks and force Tahm Kench into unfavorable trades or teamfights where your DPS excels.