Tahm Kench is one of the best protective supports in League of Legends — his Devour can swallow and save a carry, while Abyssal Dive sets up surprise engages. The best ADC partners are ones who deal heavy, sustained damage and benefit from his peel and pick potential. Here are the best ADCs to pair with Tahm Kench in the bot lane.
Best overall: Jhin
Jhin thrives on precision and timing, which mesh perfectly with Tahm’s ability to engage or disengage at will. Tahm can reposition enemies onto Jhin’s traps, and Jhin’s burst damage capitalizes on the picks Tahm sets up. A controlled, high-damage pairing.
Best aggressive duo: Kalista
Kalista and Tahm Kench have unmatched two-way peel. Tahm can Devour Kalista to yank her out of danger, and Kalista’s ultimate (Fate’s Call) can launch Tahm into the enemy backline for an engage. A coordinated, aggressive lane that snowballs hard.
Best for guaranteed crowd control: Jinx
Jinx wants enemies locked down so she can ramp up her damage and reset. Tahm’s Devour and Abyssal Dive position enemies right into Jinx’s traps and chompers, turning her into a late-game monster once the lane is set.
Best safe/scaling pick: Ezreal
Ezreal can safely play the weak side thanks to his long range and self-peel E, which frees Tahm Kench to roam and make plays around the map. A great fit when you want flexibility rather than all-in lane pressure.
How to choose
- Reliable all-rounder: Jhin — strong at every stage and easy to coordinate.
- Snowball/aggro: Kalista for explosive engage-heavy lanes.
- Scaling hypercarry: Jinx behind Tahm’s CC setups.
- Roam-enabling: Ezreal when you want Tahm to make map plays.
- Whoever you pick, communicate with your support — Tahm’s Devour can save you or accidentally pull you out of a fight, so coordination is everything.