Singed vs Tahm Kench TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Singed vs Tahm Kench

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use your medium early agency to disrupt Tahm Kench's short trade pattern by controlling waves and forcing awkward chases.
This matchup is control vs survive: deny Tahm Kench passive stacks by forcing him into inefficient trades and avoid giving him calm scaling windows.

Trading pattern

Avoid fair front-facing trades; instead, bait Tahm Kench to chase through your (Q) and punish with (W) slow and (E).
Respect his passive stacks and (Q) stun threat by disengaging before three stacks are reached.
Punish Tahm Kench when his (E) shield is down by sustaining poison uptime and forcing extended trades.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Tahm Kench reaches three passive stacks and (Q) can stun; avoid prolonged contact during this window.
Avoid engaging when your (R) is down, as your survivability and chase potential are significantly reduced.
Watch for (R) cooldown; being caught can lead to lethal pick or forced summoners.

Early game

Apply constant (Q) poison pressure to punish Tahm Kench's need for repeated melee contact and passive stack buildup.
Avoid stationary duels early to reduce risk of his (Q) stun and (R) threat.
Use wave state to proxy or crash waves, forcing Tahm Kench to choose between losing farm or taking bad fights.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to increase speed and durability, enabling deeper pressure and forcing Tahm Kench to avoid chasing through poison.
After your first AP bruiser/tank item, pressure waves harder to exploit your increased durability and poison uptime.
Respect Tahm Kench's level 6 (R) as a pick threat; avoid being caught at three passive stacks and track its cooldown.

Win conditions

Control wave states to enable proxy pressure and force Tahm Kench into inefficient trades or lost farm.
Use (W) and (E) combo to punish his low mobility and kite attempts, dragging him through poison for damage.
Leverage your (R) empowered fights to disrupt teamfights and zone carries, increasing your impact beyond lane.