Zaahen vs Tahm Kench
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose most pre-6 trades due to Tahm's sustain and immediate damage output while you need time to build Determination stacks.
- Post-6 you gain kill pressure with R's burst damage, but Tahm's R mobility and sustained damage still make extended fights difficult unless you have max stacks.
How to Trade
- Focus on short trades using E-auto-Q combos to build Determination stacks without committing to extended fights early.
- Once you have significant stacks, look for all-ins with R-W-E combinations to maximize your burst potential before Tahm can sustain through the damage.
Wave Control
- Allow Tahm to push early waves while you focus on farming and stacking Determination safely near your tower.
- Look for opportunities to freeze the wave once you have meaningful stack count, forcing Tahm to overextend for CS where you can punish with your combo.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste your E dash aggressively without proper stack count, as Tahm can easily punish your retreat with Q-W follow-up.
- Avoid trading when you have low Determination stacks, as Tahm's consistent damage output will win extended fights without your passive scaling.
Created on 12/22/2025
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