Kennen vs Dr. Mundo
Hard matchup
Build vs Dr. Mundo
Build adapted to this matchup
Recommended items for Kennen: Hextech Rocketbelt, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Sorcerer's Shoes, Oblivion Orb, Hextech Gunblade, Liandry's Torment, Stormsurge.
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
Anti CC
Other options
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Dr. Mundo's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Dr. Mundo resists the first Immobilizing effect that hits him, instead losing Health and dropping a chemical cannister nearby. Dr. Mundo can pick it up by walking over it, restoring Health and reducing this Ability's Cooldown.Dr. Mundo also has significantly increased Health regeneration.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4s | 17s | 9s | – |
| 6 | 4s | 17s | 9s | 2m |
| 9 | 4s | 16.5s | 9s | 2m |
| 11 | 4s | 16s | 9s | 2m |
| 16 | 4s | 15s | 7.5s | 2m |
| 18 | 4s | 15s | 6s | 2m |
Playing as Kennen
Tips to maximize your impact
- Harass melees with Q
Against a melee champion, harass with Thundering Shuriken (Q) from your range: the shuriken flies far and applies Mark of the Storm (passive).
- Three marks to stun
Hit the same target with Thundering Shuriken (Q), Lightning Rush (E) then Electrical Surge (W): each spell applies Mark of the Storm (passive), and the third stuns.
- Trade with your 5th auto
Take your trades when your 5th auto is ready: Electrical Surge (W) adds magic damage and a Mark of the Storm (passive) to it.
- Engage into the middle of the group
To engage, rush into the group with Lightning Rush (E), Flash if needed, then cast Slicing Maelstrom (R): its repeated hits apply marks and stun.
Playing against Dr. Mundo
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
- Stay behind your minions
Stay behind your minions: Infected Bonesaw (Q) hits the first enemy, and it's his only ranged spell to slow you.
- Save your best CC for later
If you have several CCs, lead with the least valuable: Goes Where He Pleases (passive) lets him resist the first immobilizing effect.
- Don't focus him during his R
Don't keep hitting him during Maximum Dosage (R): he regenerates part of his max health for the whole duration and gains move speed.
- Target his carries in teamfights
In teamfights, target his carries rather than him: Goes Where He Pleases (passive) gives him far stronger health regen than normal.
Other Kennen matchups
Patch 16.21.1