Tahm Kench vs Garen
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win most early trades through superior sustain and extended combat potential with passive stacks building up.
- Post-6 you maintain advantage in extended fights but must respect his R execute threshold and burst potential.
How to Trade
- You want to let him engage with Q, then immediately W him during his spin to cancel damage and follow up with Q poke while passive stacks build.
- Extended trades heavily favor you once you reach 3 stacks for the W stun.
Wave Control
- You should look to freeze waves near your tower where you can run him down the long lane with passive stacks.
- Slow pushing works well as you can sustain through his poke and threaten all-ins in extended lanes.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste W defensively against his initial Q engage as you need it to interrupt his spin damage.
- Avoid trading when low on health without E available, as his R execute can surprise you even through your natural tankiness.
Created on 01/16/2026
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