Rell vs Tahm Kench SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Rell vs Tahm Kench

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use brush control to threaten engage angles and enable ADC follow-up on Tahm Kench's medium engage range.
Prioritize denying Tahm Kench's passive stacks by forcing short trades that disrupt his (Q) stun buildup.
Leverage Rell's strong multi-target CC to create all-in windows when enemies group near river or lane brushes.

Trading pattern

Engage from brush with (W), chain (E) stun, and use (R) to lock down multiple targets for ADC burst.
Hold engage cooldowns until ADC is in position for follow-up to avoid overcommitting and being punished.
Deny Tahm Kench's approach by controlling brush and forcing him to miss (Q) stacks, reducing his threat.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) stun at three passive stacks; avoid extended trades that enable his control.
Beware of (R) timing which can isolate your ADC; maintain vision and peel cooldowns.
Avoid engaging when (W) knockup is off cooldown and brush is denied, limiting your flank angles.

Early game

Win the level 2 race by coordinating (W) engage with ADC for immediate follow-up before Tahm Kench stacks build.
Control lane brush to deny Tahm Kench safe passive stack resets and reduce his engage angles.
Prepare to crash the wave after a successful engage to open roam windows and secure river vision for dragon setup.

Power spikes

Level 2 (W) unlocks Rell's main engage; coordinate with ADC to punish Tahm Kench before passive stacks form.
Level 3 full CC chain enhances lockdown; use brush control to force Tahm Kench into vulnerable positions.
Level 6 (R) powers multi-target lockdown; engage when ADC can follow immediately for decisive fights.

Win conditions

Convert successful engages into ADC access denial by locking multiple enemies with chained CC near dragon vision.
Roam after wave crash to extend pressure mid while ensuring ADC safety and river vision control.
Use brush control and cooldown tracking to force Tahm Kench into unfavorable trades, enabling your ADC to dominate lane fights.