Tahm Kench vs Janna SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Overview

Use to isolate Janna or shield your ADC from her disengage tools.
Control bot lane brush to deny engage angles and open hook follow-up windows.
Pressure lane space with short trades to build passive stacks and force Janna's shields early.

Build three passive stacks before engaging to maximize stun threat against Janna's shield.
Hold for key moments to peel or punish Janna's committed or enemy ADC follow-up.
Avoid using engage if is charged or your ADC is vulnerable to poke.

Fight for level 2 to threaten stun and disrupt Janna's shield timing.
Deny Janna brush control to limit her setup and reduce enemy ADC poke.
Coordinate wave crash with your ADC to enable safe roams before Janna can respond.

Level 2 unlocks your short trade threat with stun and Janna's shield cooldown.
Level 6 enables decisive devours to isolate Janna or save your ADC from her ultimate.
First tank item improves durability, letting you absorb poke and sustain through shielded trades.

Convert brush control and stack pressure into denied enemy ADC positioning.
Use to remove threats or protect your ADC during dragon setups and teamfights.
Roam safely after wave crashes to secure river vision and assist mid without losing ADC access.

Tactical tip

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