Galio vs Tahm Kench SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Tahm Kench

Galio vs Tahm Kench

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use (W) and (E) to control brush and deny Tahm Kench's engage angle on your ADC.
Prioritize protecting ADC from Tahm's (R) by positioning to peel and follow-up quickly.
Push or maintain mid wave state to enable timely roams and river vision control for dragon setup.

Trading pattern

Engage with (E) knock-up when (W) is down to punish his weak engage.
Hold (W) taunt to peel for your ADC when Tahm Kench approaches with stacked (Q).
Coordinate trades around your ADC's damage window and your (R) cooldown for decisive follow-up.

Danger windows

Respect Tahm Kench's stacked (Q) stun and (R) cooldowns as high threat to your ADC.
Avoid extended trades when (E) gray health shield is up, reducing your burst potential.
Watch for Tahm Kench's brush control and fog-of-war angles enabling surprise engages on your ADC.

Early game

Win level 2 by layering (W) taunt with (E) knock-up to secure ADC follow-up on Tahm Kench's engage.
Deny Tahm Kench brush control early to reduce his hook and (R) threat on your ADC.
Crash wave after level 3 to create roam windows and force Tahm Kench to stay defensive.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks impactful roam and teamfight presence; use it to turn side fights or peel.
First AP or durability item boosts your short trade safety and roaming confidence.
Track (R) cooldown to exploit windows when his (R) protection is unavailable.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and (W)/(E) cooldowns into safe ADC access and denied enemy engage angles.
Use wave pressure to create roam windows, securing river vision and dragon control.
Leverage (R) for timely side fights or to peel and enable your ADC's damage in teamfights.