Xerath & Nilah vs Vayne & Tahm Kench
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You dominate pre-6 with superior range and poke damage while Nilah provides engage follow-up, but post-6 becomes risky due to Vayne's R stealth negating your skillshots.
- The lane shifts from poke-heavy to requiring careful positioning against their all-in potential.
Synergy & Trading
- Use Q and W to poke when enemies go for CS, then follow up with E when Nilah engages with Q for guaranteed stun combos.
- Focus on chunking Vayne early since she has no sustain, forcing her to play defensively or recall frequently.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Roam after shoving waves with Q, particularly to ward river or help mid around levels 4-6 when your E stun can secure kills.
- Time roams when Nilah can handle the 1v2 briefly, typically when enemies are low or forced under tower.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't use E stun aggressively when Tahm has W available, as getting devoured means certain death with no escape options.
- Avoid face-checking brushes or fighting without vision post-6, as Vayne's R stealth makes it impossible to land skillshots reliably.
Created on 12/09/2025
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