Tahm Kench & Samira vs Kai'Sa & Alistar
Bot Lane MatchupTahm Kench vs Kai'Sa (with Samira & Alistar) BOT matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- Pre-6: You win through sustain and your ability to punish Alistar's engages with W, while Samira provides superior damage output.
- Post-6: Maintain advantage but respect Alistar's R engage potential and Kai'Sa's increased mobility.
Synergy & Trading
- Use Q to poke and slow enemies for Samira's follow-up, then W to devour her if Alistar engages or to reposition aggressively.
- Your E provides additional sustain to outlast their poke attempts in extended trades.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Roam sparingly as Samira needs your protection against Alistar's engage potential.
- Only roam when you have a significant health/mana advantage and the wave is in a favorable position for Samira.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't use W prematurely when you see Alistar positioning for engage - wait for the actual combo before devouring Samira.
- Avoid overextending for Q poke when your W is on cooldown, as you'll be vulnerable to Alistar's all-in.
Created on 01/31/2026
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