Hwei & Aphelios vs Smolder & Tahm Kench
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 2v2s because your abilities are telegraphed and Tahm can easily engage on you after dodging your combo.
- Post-6 your R gives better pick potential, but you still lose extended fights due to lack of peel against Tahm.
Synergy & Trading
- Use EW to slow enemies, enabling Aphelios to land Calibrum marks or Gravitum roots more easily.
- Your QQ-QW combo works best when Aphelios has Gravitum to root targets in place for guaranteed hits.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Roam when the wave is pushing toward enemies and Aphelios has Calibrum for safe farming.
- Optimal timings are after successful recalls or when mid lane has setup for ganks around levels 4-6.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't use your abilities predictively against good players, as both enemies can easily sidestep your telegraphed spells.
- Avoid standing too close to Aphelios, as Tahm's W can catch both of you in one engage.
Created on 12/08/2025
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