Alistar & Kai'Sa vs Samira & Tahm Kench

Alistar
You
Kai'Sa
VS
Samira
Tahm Kench

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Who Wins

  • Pre-6: They win most trades due to Samira's range advantage and Tahm's sustain negating your poke attempts.
  • Post-6: Your R gives you significant engage potential, but Tahm's W can still neutralize your combos if not timed properly.
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Synergy & Trading

  • Look for W-Q combos when Tahm is positioned away from Samira or has used W recently.
  • Follow up immediately with headbutt to maximize CC duration, but be ready to disengage quickly as extended fights favor their sustain.

Wave Control/Roaming

  • Roam frequently after pushing waves, especially to mid lane around levels 4-6 when your combo becomes more reliable.
  • Time roams when Tahm has low mana or when the enemy wave is pushing toward your tower.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't engage when Tahm has W available and is positioned to immediately devour his ADC.
  • Avoid using your combo when you're low on mana as you'll be useless in extended fights without your abilities.
Created on 01/31/2026
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