Nilah & Mel vs Kai'Sa & Tahm Kench
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- Pre-6: You lose trades due to Mel's superior range and poke with Q, while Kai'Sa can match your damage from safety.
- Post-6: You win all-ins if you can engage through Mel's W barrier timing, as your R damage and healing outscales their burst.
Synergy & Trading
- Look for short trades when Mel uses Q on minions, diving through her W barrier with your E to force her flash or get a kill.
- Coordinate with your support to engage when Kai'Sa is isolated from Tahm Kench's protection.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Push waves hard early to prevent Mel from free poking, then look for freezes near your tower where you can run them down.
- Avoid slow pushes that give Mel time to stack her passive and poke you out.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never engage when Mel has W available and Kai'Sa has E ready, as you'll eat massive reflected damage and get kited.
- Don't chase through Tahm Kench's W range without your support, as his devour will end your engage.
Created on 12/08/2025
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