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Zilean vs Tahm Kench SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Tahm Kench

Zilean vs Tahm Kench

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Control brush to deny Tahm Kench's engage angle and protect ADC access.
Use (Q) bomb zones and (E) speed to create follow-up windows for your ADC.
Prioritize vision around river to track Tahm Kench's roam and protect dragon setup.

Trading pattern

Use (Q) double bomb setups on slowed targets to punish Tahm's short trade pattern.
Hold (R) to counter Tahm's (R) engage or burst on your ADC.
Deny Tahm Kench brush access to reduce his hook angles and pick potential.

Danger windows

Tahm Kench with 3 passive stacks and (Q) ready can stun and enable enemy ADC burst.
Tahm's (R) can isolate your ADC; respect cooldown and position accordingly.
Brush control loss increases risk of Tahm Kench landing (Q) stuns or (W) knockups.

Early game

Win level 2 by landing double bombs with ADC follow-up before Tahm stacks passive.
Hold brush control early to prevent Tahm Kench from building passive stacks safely.
Crash wave with ADC before roaming to avoid exposing ADC to Tahm's engage.

Power spikes

Level 2: Double bomb plus (E) speed opens strong engage windows with ADC follow-up.
Level 3: Full kit enables reliable double bomb stuns to zone Tahm and set up trades.
Level 6: (R) revive forces Tahm to hesitate on (R) engages, increasing ADC safety.

Win conditions

Convert bomb zone control and (E) speed into denied enemy ADC positioning and safer trades.
Use (R) to save ADC from Tahm's all-in or (R) engages, forcing enemy cooldowns.
Establish river vision to track Tahm's roams and secure dragon objectives with your ADC.

Tip: For Zilean vs Tahm Kench, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Support lane check.

Updated Jun 9, 2026New matchup