Tahm Kench vs Illaoi
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You dominate levels 1-3 with superior base stats, Q poke, and passive stacking while Illaoi has mana issues and weak early damage.
- At level 6, you lose hard as her R creates an area you cannot contest with your limited mobility and escape options.
How to Trade
- Your best trading pattern is Q poke followed by walking up for passive stacks, then W for damage reduction during her retaliation.
- Always save your W for when she commits with E-Q combo, as the damage reduction negates most of her burst potential.
Wave Control
- Maintain slow pushes and fight in minion waves where your W damage reduction is most effective against her AOE abilities.
- Freeze near your tower when possible to deny her tentacle setup and force her to overextend for farm.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never get caught in her R zone without your W available, as you lack the mobility to escape the tentacle barrage.
- Avoid fighting near walls or brushes where she has tentacle setups, as your limited mobility makes repositioning extremely difficult.
Created on 11/29/2025
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