Irelia vs Tahm Kench
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose most pre-6 trades due to Tahm's sustain and base damage, but can win short trades at level 3 with passive stacked if you avoid his W swallow.
- Post-6 you gain kill pressure with R setup, but still struggle in extended fights due to his sustain and tankiness.
How to Trade
- Stack passive on minions before trading, then Q to him with R for guaranteed hit into E setup for burst damage.
- Keep trades short and disengage immediately after your combo as extended fights favor his sustain and W damage.
Wave Control
- Let him push early and farm safely, looking to freeze the wave near your tower where you can stack passive safely.
- Use Q resets to maintain CS while avoiding extended trades, and look for jungle assistance when the wave is in a favorable position.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't try to fight him in extended trades without your R available as his sustain will out-value your damage.
- Avoid using Q aggressively without passive stacks or escape plan, as getting caught by his Q into W swallow will result in heavy damage and lost trades.
Created on 12/16/2025
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