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Tahm Kench vs Aurelion Sol

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Tahm Kench should use his durable short trades to deny Aurelion Sol's scaling by preventing calm farming phases.
Expect to pressure the wave moderately and avoid letting Aurelion Sol freely use (Q) and (W) for poke and waveclear.
This is a control versus scaling matchup where Tahm Kench must manage lane pressure to disrupt Aurelion Sol's late-game impact.

Trading pattern

Start trades by stacking passive, then land (Q) to slow or stun and absorb retaliation with (E) gray health.
Punish Aurelion Sol when he tries to poke with (Q) and (W) by closing distance and forcing melee trades.
Avoid fights without passive stacks or when (W) is easy to dodge, as your engage will be weak.

Danger windows

Beware when Aurelion Sol reaches 75+ Stardust stacks and his ultimate upgrades, increasing his teamfight threat.
Avoid extended exposure to Aurelion Sol's poke when your passive stacks are reset and (Q) stun is unavailable.
Be cautious of ganks during your all-in attempts, especially when (R) is on cooldown and you lack escape tools.

Early game

Use early melee contact and build passive stacks to threaten (Q) stun before Aurelion Sol completes his kit.
Avoid extended trades without (E) shield value as Aurelion Sol can poke safely if you miss your crowd control.
Punish Aurelion Sol's low early agency by engaging quickly when his (Q) and (W) are on cooldown or missed.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to isolate Aurelion Sol for a pick or to protect yourself from his poke burst.
After your first tank item, increase short trade frequency to leverage improved durability and (E) shielding.
Respect Aurelion Sol's power spikes at 75+ Stardust stacks and after his Rylai's completion by playing safe and avoiding extended trades.

Win conditions

Win lane by using repeated short trades to build stacks, land (Q) stuns, and absorb damage with (E) to deny Aurelion Sol safe farming.
Use (R) to pick off Aurelion Sol when he overextends or to save yourself from his burst damage.
Maintain lane pressure to prevent Aurelion Sol from scaling freely and transition into front-line protection for your team in mid to late game.