Nilah & Xerath vs Vayne & Tahm Kench
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 through Xerath's poke pressure and your Q mobility for favorable trades, maintaining pressure until Vayne gets R stealth and kill threat.
- Post-6 becomes dangerous due to Vayne's invisibility and Tahm's devour combos, requiring more cautious positioning.
Synergy & Trading
- Use Q to gap close when Xerath lands poke, then auto-W-auto for healing while avoiding extended fights near walls.
- Coordinate with Xerath's E stun to maximize your damage windows, but retreat quickly before Tahm can follow up with W.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Push aggressively early with Q to deny Vayne CS and enable Xerath's poke, but transition to more controlled waves post-6.
- Maintain minion advantage to limit Tahm's engage angles and give yourself escape routes through your minions.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't Q forward when Tahm has W available and Vayne is positioned to follow up, as you'll be devoured without escape options.
- Avoid fighting near walls where Vayne's E can stun you, especially post-6 when her R gives stealth for repositioning.
Created on 12/09/2025
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