Kennen
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AP
Anti Tank
DPS
Domination
Electrocute
Taste of Blood
Grisly Mementos
Ultimate Hunter
Sorcery
Absolute Focus
Scorch
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Kennen stuns enemies he hits 3 times with his abilities.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7s | 13s | 10s | – |
| 6 | 5.5s | 13s | 10s | 2m |
| 9 | 4s | 11.25s | 10s | 2m |
| 11 | 4s | 9.5s | 10s | 2m |
| 16 | 4s | 6s | 8s | 2m |
| 18 | 4s | 6s | 6s | 2m |
The engage combo is E (Lightning Rush) → Flash → R (Slicing Maelstrom) on a group — it's one of the best AoE engages in the game.
Stack 3 storm marks on an enemy to stun them — each ability (Q, W, R) applies a mark.
W (Electrical Surge) has a passive: every 5th auto is empowered and applies a mark — trade with it in lane.
In lane, use your range (ranged) and Q to harass melee champions safely.
Playing as Kennen
Tips to maximize your impact
The engage combo is E (Lightning Rush) → Flash → R (Slicing Maelstrom) on a group — it's one of the best AoE engages in the game.
Stack 3 storm marks on an enemy to stun them — each ability (Q, W, R) applies a mark.
W (Electrical Surge) has a passive: every 5th auto is empowered and applies a mark — trade with it in lane.
In lane, use your range (ranged) and Q to harass melee champions safely.
Playing against Kennen
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Spread out when Kennen engages with E + R: his ult only deals damage in a radius around him.
His E + R engage is predictable: when you see him running toward you in ball form, back off immediately.
Kennen is squishy without his burst — if you survive his R, he has nothing left.
Zhonya's is his only survival tool after engaging — burst him before he activates it or wait for it to expire.
Stats with Kennen
Your best and worst matchups
Stats against Kennen
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Counters
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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