Jinx & Tahm Kench vs Smolder & Pyke
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 through superior range, wave control, and Tahm's sustain advantage over the shorter-range Smolder.
- Post-6 becomes more dangerous due to Pyke's execute potential, but Tahm's W protection keeps you relatively safe in most scenarios.
Synergy & Trading
- Use your range advantage to poke Smolder when he steps up for CS, and focus him when Pyke misses Q hook.
- Coordinate with Tahm to trade aggressively when his passive is stacked, as the combined damage output is substantial.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Push waves early to establish range advantage and force Smolder under tower where he struggles to stack efficiently.
- Maintain good wave positioning to avoid Pyke flanks while keeping pressure on Smolder's scaling.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't get caught by Pyke hooks when stepping up for aggressive trades, as his E follow-up can set up dangerous all-ins.
- Avoid fighting when low on health even with Tahm protection, as Pyke's R execute threshold can surprise you through the devour.
Created on 01/05/2026
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