Vayne & Nilah vs Tahm Kench & Xerath
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- Tahm Kench + Xerath win pre-6 through superior range and poke damage, forcing you into unfavorable trades.
- Post-6 you gain kill potential with R stealth repositioning, but only if you can avoid Tahm's W devour during your engage.
Synergy & Trading
- Use Q to dodge Xerath Q poke then immediately back off, avoiding extended trades where Tahm can stack passive on you.
- Only commit to longer trades when Nilah can E engage simultaneously and Tahm's W is on cooldown.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Keep the wave frozen near your tower to minimize Xerath's poke angle and force them to overextend for farm.
- Avoid hard shoving as it exposes you to easy Xerath Q + E combos in the long lane.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never tumble forward aggressively without tracking Tahm's W cooldown, as getting devoured during your engage leads to instant death.
- Don't try to trade when the wave is in the middle of the lane where Xerath has maximum poke freedom.
Created on 12/09/2025
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