Smolder & Tahm Kench vs Aphelios & Hwei

Smolder
You
Tahm Kench
VS
Aphelios
Hwei

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Who Wins

  • You win pre-6 2v2s with Q poke and Tahm's engage threat, especially at level 2-3 when your Q damage is relevant.
  • Post-6 you still win through sustained damage and Tahm's R, but must respect Aphelios weapon combinations.
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Synergy & Trading

  • Use Q to poke consistently while Tahm zones with his presence, forcing enemies to choose between taking damage or positioning poorly.
  • When Tahm lands Q, immediately follow up with W-Q combo for maximum burst.

Wave Control/Roaming

  • Focus on farming safely and stacking Q while Tahm controls the lane state through zoning.
  • Slow push when possible to build minion advantages for Tahm's engages, but don't overextend without vision.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't greed for Q stacks in dangerous positions, as Hwei's burst combo can chunk you significantly.
  • Avoid fighting when Aphelios has Gravitum-Infernum combination, as the root into AoE damage can turn fights.
Created on 12/08/2025
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