Tahm Kench vs Vel'Koz SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Tahm Kench vs Vel'Koz

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use brush control to deny Vel'Koz poke angles and protect your ADC's positioning.
Engage when your ADC can follow up immediately, leveraging your (Q) stun and (R).
Prioritize river vision to track Vel'Koz's roam timer and secure dragon setup.

Trading pattern

Build passive stacks before engaging to maximize (Q) stun threat and force Vel'Koz back.
Hold (R) for peel or to isolate Vel'Koz when your ADC commits to trades.
Deny Vel'Koz brush access to reduce his poke angles and create safer engage windows.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) split poke angles when your brush control is weak, as it threatens your ADC's positioning.
(E) knockup can punish your engage if mistimed; hold (R) for counterplay.
Avoid standing grouped during his (R) channel to prevent easy burst on your ADC.

Early game

Win the level 2 race to contest Vel'Koz's poke and enable your ADC's safe trades.
Hold brush control early to limit Vel'Koz's split (Q) poke angles and protect your ADC.
Coordinate wave crash with your ADC before roaming to avoid exposing them to poke.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your (Q) stun and (W) knockup; use this to contest poke and engage with ADC follow-up.
First tank item increases your durability, letting you absorb Vel'Koz's poke and protect your ADC better.
Level 6 (R) adds pick and peel potential; use it to isolate Vel'Koz or save your ADC from his burst.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and (Q) stuns into denied Vel'Koz poke and safer ADC access.
Use (R) to isolate Vel'Koz or peel for your ADC during key dragon or teamfight windows.
Set river vision to track Vel'Koz roams and enable your ADC to safely extend lane pressure or roam.