Zyra vs Tahm Kench SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zyra vs Tahm Kench

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Control brush with plants to deny Tahm Kench's engage angles and protect your ADC.
Use roots to create ADC follow-up windows and force enemies through your plant zones.
Hold (R) to turn Tahm Kench's engage into a punishing zone fight, enabling your ADC to capitalize.

Trading pattern

Threaten with (E) root from brush and punish Tahm Kench's approach with plants for ADC follow-up.
Hold (R) for committed fights to counter Tahm Kench's engage and convert it into zone control.
Avoid missing (E) roots as it weakens your punish window and opens you to Tahm Kench's short trades.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) stun when at three passive stacks; avoid clumping to reduce stun impact.
Watch for (R) cooldown, as it can isolate your ADC or remove them from fights.
Beware of (W) knockup engage; keep brush vision to anticipate and peel accordingly.

Early game

Win the level 2 root and plant poke race to secure early lane priority and ADC safety.
Seed brush early to deny Tahm Kench's short trades and limit his passive stack buildup.
Coordinate with your ADC to avoid overpushing when a freeze benefits lane control and roam timing.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your root and plant poke, enabling strong early pressure and ADC access denial.
Level 3 grants full seed control, enhancing brush dominance and trade punishments.
Level 6 (R) allows turning Tahm Kench's engages into devastating zone fights with your ADC's follow-up.

Win conditions

Convert brush and wave control into denying Tahm Kench's ADC access and forcing poor positioning.
Use (R) with ADC follow-up to punish Tahm Kench's engages and secure favorable 2v2 fights.
Set river vision and time roams after wave crashes to pressure mid and prepare dragon setups safely.