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Tahm Kench vs Tryndamere

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Tahm Kench must manage repeated short trades to build passive stacks and punish Tryndamere's limited disengage.
Focus on denying Tryndamere calm scaling by using durability and crowd control to prevent extended side-lane duels.

Trading pattern

Stack passive first, then land (Q) to slow or stun and follow with (E) to absorb retaliation.
Punish Tryndamere's burst when his Fury is high by engaging after he uses (E) or wastes his slow.
Avoid trading without (E) shield or when passive stacks are low to prevent being kited or bursted down.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Tryndamere has full Fury and (E) available, as he can chase or all-in aggressively.
Avoid fighting when (R) is active, as lethal damage thresholds are unreliable.
Watch for (W) slow to reduce your damage output and mobility during trades.

Early game

Use early levels to build passive stacks through short trades and avoid extended fights before (R).
Avoid letting Tryndamere stack Fury freely by interrupting his farming with controlled trades.
Maintain wave control to prevent Tryndamere from safely building Fury and pushing for side pressure.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) gives Tahm Kench strong (R) pick or protection; use it decisively to isolate Tryndamere or save allies.
First tank item spike increases durability; take short trades and convert stack threat into lane control.
Respect Tryndamere's Level 6 (R) death denial and Fury stacks; avoid extended fights when his (R) or (E) are available.

Win conditions

Win short melee trades by stacking passive, landing (Q) stun, and absorbing damage with (E).
Use (R) to isolate Tryndamere or protect allies in skirmishes, denying his splitpush pressure.
Control lane tempo to deny Tryndamere Fury buildup and force him into unfavorable trades or resets.