Kog'Maw & Pyke vs Tristana & Tahm Kench

Kog'Maw
You
Pyke
VS
Tristana
Tahm Kench

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Who Wins

  • You lose pre-6 2v2s heavily due to Tristana's superior range, burst potential with E-W combo, and Tahm Kench's sustain advantage over Pyke.
  • Post-6 the matchup remains difficult as Tristana's all-in with R displacement can interrupt your positioning for W trades.
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Synergy & Trading

  • Stay at maximum W range and only trade when Pyke lands Q hook or E stun, using your superior DPS during the crowd control window.
  • Focus on short W-empowered auto trades rather than extended fights where Tristana's E bomb damage becomes significant.

Wave Control/Roaming

  • Play for farm and scale, maintaining the wave in a neutral or slightly pushing state to avoid being frozen on.
  • You want to avoid both hard pushing (vulnerable to ganks) and being frozen on (can't farm safely).

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't use W aggressively without Pyke's crowd control setup, as Tristana can easily W jump onto you for a favorable trade.
  • Avoid face-checking brushes or walking up without vision, as Tristana's burst combo can kill you before Pyke can peel effectively.
Created on 12/24/2025
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