Hwei vs Tahm Kench SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Overview

Use long-range poke and CC to deny Tahm Kench brush engage angles.
Prioritize ADC access by zoning Tahm Kench from brush and maintaining wave pressure.
Leverage flexible spell choices to enable poke or peel versus Tahm's engage.

Hold defensively to counter Tahm Kench's engage and protect ADC access.
Use poke to thin waves and force Tahm Kench to lose passive stacks, reducing his threat.
Coordinate with ADC to punish Tahm Kench when his stacks are low and is down.

Tahm Kench with three passive stacks plus stun can lock down your ADC; deny brush to reduce this.
can isolate your ADC; hold peel and maintain vision to prevent picks.
knockup engage is dangerous; respect cooldown and avoid overextending without ADC follow-up.

Contest level 2 to secure brush control and prevent Tahm Kench from stacking passive.
Keep wave near your ADC to limit Tahm Kench's short trade threat and improve ADC safety.
Track Tahm Kench's cooldown to avoid knockup engages and create follow-up windows.

Level 3 unlocks full spellbook, granting versatile poke and peel; use to control lane space.
First mage item completion boosts poke damage and wave control; pressure Tahm Kench's engage attempts.
Level 6 enables all-in or pick setups; track Tahm Kench's cooldown to avoid picks.

Convert poke and brush control into denied Tahm Kench engage angles and safer ADC positioning.
Use wave pressure to create roam windows and set river vision for dragon control.
Execute level 6 all-ins or picks with when Tahm Kench's is on cooldown.

Tactical tip

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