Nautilus vs Tahm Kench SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Overview

Control brush to threaten hook and layer passive root for strong ADC follow-up.
Prioritize engage windows with your ADC ready to capitalize on lockdown.
Deny Tahm Kench's short trades by maintaining lane space and preventing passive stacks.

Engage only when your ADC can immediately follow your root and lockdown.
Hold for targets dodging or to guarantee lockdown after hook.
Avoid hooking into large waves or when ADC cannot safely follow to prevent punish windows.

Respect stun at three passive stacks threatening your ADC's positioning.
Avoid engaging when is off cooldown and Tahm Kench controls brush for surprise slows/stuns.
Track cooldown to prevent losing your ADC to isolation or saves.

Win level 2 by landing plus passive root with ADC follow-up to punish Tahm Kench's melee trades.
Keep wave thin to avoid missing hook angles and enable safer engage.
Use brush control to deny Tahm Kench's engage and protect ADC from stacks.

Level 2 unlocks plus passive root for strong all-in threat; coordinate with ADC for kills.
Level 3 full kit with shield and slow enhances engage and peel around brush control.
Level 6 secures lockdown and forces favorable fights or roams with ADC follow-up.

Convert brush control and hook threat into denied enemy ADC positioning and easy ADC follow-up.
Use wave state and vision to create safe roam windows for mid pressure and dragon setup.
Leverage lockdown in 2v2 fights to initiate or peel, enabling your ADC to maximize damage output.

Tactical tip

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