Seraphine & Jinx vs Malzahar & Tahm Kench
Bot Lane MatchupSeraphine vs Malzahar (with Jinx & Tahm Kench) BOT matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 2v2s because Malzahar's Q silence prevents your combo execution and Tahm's sustain negates your poke damage.
- Post-6 remains difficult as Malzahar's R bypasses your R shield and Tahm can W devour key targets to deny your ultimate value.
Synergy & Trading
- Use Q-passive auto trades when Malzahar is farming with voidlings, then immediately E backwards to avoid Tahm's Q engage.
- Only look for extended trades when you land E root on both enemies and Jinx can follow with W-E while you provide W shield and movement speed.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Roam mid-game when Malzahar backs or uses R in fights, as his waveclear makes early roams ineffective.
- Time roams around jungle objectives when Tahm is forced to stay bot, as his W makes 2v3 skirmishes very dangerous for your team.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste E trying to root Tahm when he has W available, as he can devour himself or Malzahar to cleanse the CC.
- Never use R reactively against Malzahar's engage, as his Q silence will interrupt your cast and leave your team vulnerable.
Created on 03/13/2026
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