Pyke & Kog'Maw vs Tristana & Tahm Kench

Pyke
You
Kog'Maw
VS
Tristana
Tahm Kench

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Who Wins

  • You lose pre-6 2v2s due to Tahm Kench's W negating your Q hooks and his superior sustain through E, while Tristana outranges Kog'Maw significantly.
  • Post-6 you gain kill pressure with R execute threshold, but Tahm Kench's W still counters your engage attempts.
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Synergy & Trading

  • Look for Q hooks when Tahm Kench is separated from Tristana or has used W recently, then follow with E stun for Kog'Maw to deal damage.
  • Your best trades come from flanking with W invisibility to bypass Tahm Kench's peel entirely.

Wave Control/Roaming

  • You should roam frequently after level 6, especially when Kog'Maw is safely farming under tower or when the wave is pushing toward your opponents.
  • Optimal roam timings are when Tahm Kench recalls or when mid lane has setup for your R execute.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't waste Q hooks into Tahm Kench when his W is available, as he'll simply devour Tristana and negate your engage.
  • Avoid using E aggressively without vision control, as Tristana's W can easily escape your combo range.
Created on 12/24/2025
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