Fiora vs Tahm Kench TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Fiora vs Tahm Kench

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use Fiora's high mobility and vital procs to pressure Tahm Kench's low mobility and tank durability in isolated duels.
Control the long top lane to force Tahm Kench into inefficient short trades and deny his passive stack buildup.
This is a splitpush vs durable tank matchup where Fiora must avoid giving Tahm Kench passive durability advantages.

Trading pattern

Use (Q) to proc vitals quickly and hold (W) to parry (Q) stun or (W) knockup for counterpunishes.
Punish Tahm Kench after he uses (W) or when his passive stacks are low to avoid his stun threat.
Avoid forcing trades when vitals are inaccessible or (W) is down, as Tahm Kench's durability will outlast you.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) stun when passive stacks reach three; avoid engaging or force trades before stacks build.
Be cautious when (W) is available on Tahm Kench as it can interrupt your engage and turn trades.
Avoid extended fights without (R) active, as Tahm Kench's sustain and shield make prolonged trades unfavorable.

Early game

Take short trades by hitting accessible vitals with (Q) while holding (W) to parry Tahm Kench's key crowd control.
Avoid extended trades before your first dueling item when Tahm Kench's durability and passive stacks make him hard to punish.
Use lane space to reset bad vital positions and prevent Tahm Kench from stacking his passive efficiently.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to extend duels and chase Tahm Kench through multiple vitals, forcing him to disengage or lose.
After your first dueling item, increase side-lane pressure to punish Tahm Kench's tankiness and weaker sustained damage.
Respect Tahm Kench's level 6 (R) for pick potential and his first tank item spike that boosts his durability and gray health shield.

Win conditions

Win by isolating Tahm Kench in side-lane duels, proccing vitals, and using (R) to force long fights he cannot sustain.
Deny Tahm Kench's passive stack buildup by controlling trade frequency and spacing to reduce his stun threat.
Apply splitpush pressure after your first dueling item to force Tahm Kench to respond, creating map pressure and team advantages.