Yone vs Tahm Kench TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Yone vs Tahm Kench TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Use + combos to force trades and avoid Tahm Kench's tank durability.
Deny Tahm Kench passive stacks by preventing repeated short trades and quick contact.
Exploit Tahm Kench's low waveclear and mobility by controlling wave and forcing unfavorable trades.

Trading pattern

Stack , use and second to gap close and knockup, then snap back with .
Punish Tahm Kench if he uses shield early or misses engage.
Avoid trading when Tahm Kench has 3 passive stacks ready for stun or threat.

Danger windows

Avoid trades when Tahm Kench reaches 3 passive stacks enabling stun and .
Be cautious when Tahm Kench has available to interrupt your engage.
Stay safe after using if positioned poorly; Tahm Kench can punish your fixed snapback location.

Early game

Farm safely until level 3 to unlock full -- combo for trades.
Avoid extended trades early to prevent Tahm Kench from stacking passive and healing with .
Punish Tahm Kench when his passive stacks are low and stun threat is minimal.

Power spikes

At level 3, use unlocked -- combo to force trades with planned exits.
After first attack speed item, increase pressure on wave and trades while respecting Tahm Kench's tank item spike.
Respect Tahm Kench's level 6 cooldown; avoid overcommitment when it is available.

Win conditions

Use + knockup combos to deny Tahm Kench passive stack buildup.
Control wave to force Tahm Kench into unfavorable trades exploiting his weak waveclear and mobility.
Snowball through side-lane pressure and extended trades leveraging your scaling and mobility against Tahm Kench's tank durability.

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