Pyke & Smolder vs Jinx & Tahm Kench
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- Jinx + Tahm Kench wins pre-6 due to better sustain, range advantage, and Tahm's thick health bar that's hard to chunk.
- Post-6, you gain significant kill pressure with R executes, but Tahm's W devour can deny your resets consistently.
Synergy & Trading
- Look for Q hooks when Tahm steps up to proc passive or when Jinx positions aggressively for CS.
- Follow up with E stun and let Smolder stack damage, but be ready to disengage quickly if Tahm responds with W or Q.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Roam frequently after level 6 when waves are pushed, as this lane is difficult to kill due to Tahm's protection.
- Your best roam timings are when Tahm recalls or when mid lane has setup for your engage tools.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't commit your E engage without landing Q first, as Tahm can easily W devour his ADC and waste your combo.
- Avoid staying in extended fights where Tahm can stack his passive on you, as his damage output becomes surprisingly high.
Created on 01/05/2026
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