Teemo vs Tahm Kench TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Teemo vs Tahm Kench

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use ranged poke and (Q) blind to control the lane and deny Tahm Kench's passive stack buildup.
Focus on lane control and trap placement to pressure side paths and avoid giving Tahm Kench safe melee trades.

Trading pattern

Trade with short poison autos and (Q) blind to punish Tahm Kench before he builds full passive stacks.
Avoid extended trades when (Q) is down or traps are missing to prevent his counter-engage.
Use (R) traps to cut off his retreat and punish him if he tries to engage through poke.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Tahm Kench has three passive stacks ready to stun with (Q); avoid trading or positioning aggressively then.
Watch for (W) knockup engage attempts, especially if your (Q) is on cooldown.
Respect (R) cooldown as it can remove you from fights or punish poor positioning.

Early game

Abuse your early ranged poke to harass Tahm Kench before he reaches three passive stacks.
Place (R) traps in brush and retreat paths to deter his approach and ganks.
Use (Q) to blind key Tahm Kench autos and prevent efficient short trades.

Power spikes

At level 6, expand (R) trap control to side lanes and river to limit Tahm Kench's roaming and gank paths.
After your first damage item, increase poke frequency and blind timing to pressure Tahm Kench's durability.
Respect Tahm Kench's level 6 (R) cooldown to avoid being isolated or forced into unfavorable fights.

Win conditions

Deny Tahm Kench's passive stack buildup by constant poke and (Q) blinds to reduce his trade efficiency.
Control side-lane paths with (R) traps to limit his mobility and gank potential.
Use ranged poke and trap setups to force Tahm Kench into unfavorable short trades and prevent him from safely scaling.