Veigar vs Tahm Kench SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Overview

Use to zone Tahm Kench and protect your ADC from his engage attempts.
Deny Tahm Kench brush control to limit his short-range stack buildup and engage angles.
Prioritize river and tri-brush vision to prevent Tahm Kench roams and secure ADC access.

Time to peel off slow/stun and protect ADC follow-up.
Avoid early use of to keep peel ready for Tahm Kench's all-in or threat.
Deny Tahm Kench brush control to reduce his engage angles and force predictable trades.

Respect Tahm Kench's three-stack stun window before engaging or extending trades.
Beware of for picks or saving his ADC during all-ins.
Avoid overextending when is on cooldown, as Tahm Kench can punish your immobility.

Hold the wave near your turret to keep ADC safe from Tahm Kench's melee trades and stacks.
Use to punish Tahm Kench when he steps forward for passive stacks pre-level 6.
Coordinate with ADC to crash wave before roaming to avoid leaving them vulnerable to Tahm's engage.

At level 6, use to punish Tahm Kench when he commits with or after cage.
After first mage item, pressure waves and trades more confidently while tracking Tahm Kench's main defensive tools.
Use cooldown windows to force Tahm Kench out of melee range and deny stack buildup.

Convert lane control into denying Tahm Kench's ADC access by zoning with and poke.
Set river vision to track Tahm Kench's roam timer and secure safe dragon setups.
Use level 6 burst windows and cage traps to create picks or force enemy summoners for objective advantage.

Tactical tip

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