Kennen TFT Build
Ionia
Yordle
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3 CostBest Kennen build for TFT Set 16 with 61.1% top 4 rate. Top items: Ionic Spark, Protector's Vow, and Steadfast Heart. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Kennen builds: Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Warmog's Armor (61.07% top four rate, +12.24% difference); Ionic Spark, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (60.20% top four rate, +11.37% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor (56.82% top four rate, +7.99% difference)
Kennen Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Kennen in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Sparring Gloves and Tear of the Goddess are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Kennen 's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Kennen ?
Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Kennen , appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Protector's Vow, Steadfast Heart, Bramble Vest, which are core items for maximizing Kennen 's effectiveness.
Negatron Cloak is the 2nd priority component for Kennen , appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Ionic Spark, Evenshroud, Dragon's Claw, which are core items for maximizing Kennen 's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 3rd priority component for Kennen , appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Evenshroud, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor, which are core items for maximizing Kennen 's effectiveness.
Kennen Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Kennen 's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Chain Vest or Negatron Cloak to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Kennen 's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Kennen in Set 16
High PriorityKennen is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Kennen item build achieves a 61.1% top four rate, which is +12.2% higher than Kennen 's base rate of 48.8%. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Kennen Itemization in Set 16
Kennen 's best item build provides +12.2% top four rate improvement. 2 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
Itemized Kennen achieves 18.1% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
Kennen is a 3-cost unit that can serve as either a primary carry or support depending on your composition.
Kennen Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Kennen itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Kennen has a base top four rate of 48.8%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Kennen item build achieves a 61.1% top four rate, representing a +12.2% difference from the base rate. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 3 builds show 5-10% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Kennen achieves 57.7% top four rate (+8.9% vs base) with 4.04 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Kennen achieves a 18.1% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Kennen a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Kennen
- When you find Kennen early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Kennen 's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Kennen
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Kennen Items in TFT Set 16
The best Kennen item is Ionic Spark with a 58.93% win rate (+10.10% vs base), 17.02% first place rate, and 4.00% pick rate. The most popular is Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 13.50% pick rate and 52.60% win rate. The top three Kennen items are Ionic Spark, Protector's Vow, and Steadfast Heart.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | A | 58.93% | +10.10% | 17.02% | 4.00% | 5,936 | ||
  | A | 58.81% | +9.98% | 16.22% | 3.21% | 4,758 | ||
 | B | 56.97% | +8.14% | 15.74% | 4.49% | 6,670 | ||
| 4 | | B | 56.44% | +7.61% | 15.01% | 6.04% | 8,958 | |
| 5 |  | B | 55.59% | +6.76% | 15.95% | 2.58% | 3,828 | |
| 6 | | B | 55.48% | +6.65% | 15.25% | 6.99% | 10,378 | |
| 7 | | B | 54.97% | +6.14% | 14.57% | 10.17% | 15,102 | |
| 8 | | B | 54.76% | +5.93% | 16.08% | 3.89% | 5,771 | |
| 9 | | B | 53.44% | +4.61% | 13.53% | 11.75% | 17,441 | |
| 10 | | B | 53.43% | +4.60% | 14.30% | 11.57% | 17,173 | |
| 11 | | B | 52.60% | +3.77% | 13.41% | 13.50% | 20,039 |
Best Kennen Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Kennen artifact item is Dawncore with a 73.33% win rate (+24.50% vs base), 19.83% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Horizon Focus with a 0.18% pick rate and 60.53% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 24.31%. The top three Kennen artifact items are Dawncore, Horizon Focus, and Death's Defiance.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 73.33% | +24.50% | 19.83% | 0.01% | 15 | ||
| A | 60.53% | +11.70% | 24.31% | 0.18% | 266 | ||
| A | 60.00% | +11.17% | 21.66% | 0.02% | 25 | ||
| 4 | A | 60.00% | +11.17% | 21.01% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 5 | A | 59.29% | +10.46% | 17.85% | 0.08% | 113 | |
| 6 | A | 58.33% | +9.50% | 18.58% | 0.01% | 12 | |
| 7 | B | 58.06% | +9.23% | 14.13% | 0.02% | 31 | |
| 8 | A | 58.06% | +9.23% | 18.73% | 0.02% | 31 | |
| 9 | A | 57.30% | +8.47% | 16.90% | 0.06% | 89 | |
| 10 | A | 51.96% | +3.13% | 20.26% | 0.14% | 204 | |
| 11 | A | 51.18% | +2.35% | 19.98% | 0.09% | 127 | |
| 12 | A | 50.81% | +1.98% | 18.63% | 0.12% | 185 | |
| 13 | A | 48.48% | -0.35% | 20.95% | 0.02% | 33 | |
| 14 | A | 45.35% | -3.48% | 20.56% | 0.06% | 86 | |
| 15 | A | 44.04% | -4.79% | 20.64% | 0.15% | 218 | |
| 16 | A | 43.55% | -5.28% | 21.96% | 0.04% | 62 | |
| 17 | A | 43.45% | -5.38% | 20.80% | 0.11% | 168 | |
| 18 | A | 38.81% | -10.02% | 19.97% | 0.09% | 134 | |
| 19 | A | 24.71% | -24.12% | 20.15% | 0.06% | 85 | |
| 20 | A | 16.67% | -32.16% | 19.85% | 0.01% | 12 |
Best Kennen Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Kennen radiant item is Radiant Blue Buff with a 90.00% win rate (+41.17% vs base), 19.00% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.17% pick rate and 52.51% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 23.18%. The top three Kennen radiant items are Radiant Blue Buff, Radiant Kraken's Fury, and Radiant Crownguard.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 90.00% | +41.17% | 19.00% | 0.01% | 20 | ||
| B | 70.59% | +21.76% | 12.52% | 0.01% | 17 | ||
| B | 70.00% | +21.17% | 14.76% | 0.01% | 20 | ||
| 4 | B | 62.77% | +13.94% | 13.84% | 0.06% | 94 | |
| 5 | A | 61.54% | +12.71% | 19.08% | 0.01% | 13 | |
| 6 | B | 61.11% | +12.28% | 14.73% | 0.06% | 90 | |
| 7 | B | 60.00% | +11.17% | 13.31% | 0.01% | 15 | |
| 8 | A | 60.00% | +11.17% | 18.94% | 0.01% | 20 | |
| 9 | B | 59.09% | +10.26% | 16.01% | 0.03% | 44 | |
| 10 | B | 59.09% | +10.26% | 16.93% | 0.04% | 66 | |
| 11 | B | 58.82% | +9.99% | 14.34% | 0.02% | 34 | |
| 12 | B | 58.14% | +9.31% | 14.02% | 0.03% | 43 | |
| 13 | A | 57.69% | +8.86% | 20.21% | 0.02% | 26 | |
| 14 | A | 57.14% | +8.31% | 16.95% | 0.01% | 21 | |
| 15 | B | 56.00% | +7.17% | 15.69% | 0.02% | 25 | |
| 16 | B | 55.71% | +6.88% | 13.61% | 0.05% | 70 | |
| 17 | B | 52.51% | +3.68% | 14.55% | 0.17% | 259 | |
| 18 | A | 50.00% | +1.17% | 18.56% | 0.01% | 22 | |
| 19 | B | 47.83% | -1.00% | 13.64% | 0.05% | 69 | |
| 20 | A | 46.15% | -2.68% | 19.40% | 0.01% | 13 | |
| 21 | B | 45.51% | -3.32% | 15.22% | 0.11% | 156 | |
| 22 | B | 44.97% | -3.86% | 14.45% | 0.11% | 169 | |
| 23 | B | 40.00% | -8.83% | 17.28% | 0.01% | 15 | |
| 24 | B | 39.34% | -9.49% | 12.97% | 0.08% | 122 | |
| 25 | B | 36.36% | -12.47% | 16.51% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 26 | A | 35.29% | -13.54% | 17.96% | 0.01% | 17 | |
| 27 | B | 33.33% | -15.50% | 14.04% | 0.01% | 15 | |
| 28 | B | 33.33% | -15.50% | 17.19% | 0.01% | 12 | |
| 29 | A | 33.33% | -15.50% | 17.37% | 0.01% | 12 | |
| 30 | A | 30.00% | -18.83% | 19.14% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 31 | A | 30.00% | -18.83% | 18.05% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 32 | A | 28.57% | -20.26% | 23.18% | 0.01% | 14 |
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Kennen Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennen 's best build in Set 16?
The best Kennen build in Set 16 is Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, and Warmog's Armor with a 61.07% top four rate, 16.33% first place rate, and 3.99 average placement. This build is picked 0.92% of the time.
What is the best item for Kennen ?
The best item for Kennen is Ionic Spark with a 58.93% win rate. This item is picked 4.00% of the time and has won 3,498 matches across 5,936 games.
Which item is most popular on Kennen ?
Gargoyle Stoneplate is the most popular item on Kennen with a 13.50% pick rate. This item maintains a 52.60% win rate and has been used in 20,039 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Kennen ?
The top 3 items for Kennen are Ionic Spark, Protector's Vow, and Steadfast Heart with an average win rate of 58.24%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Kennen item builds have?
The Kennen item builds are based on 116,054 total matches. Ionic Spark has the most wins with 3,498 victories.
Should I always build Ionic Spark on Kennen ?
While Ionic Spark has the highest win rate at 58.93%, the best Kennen build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Ionic Spark, Protector's Vow, and Steadfast Heart as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Kennen in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Kennen in Set 16 are Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, and Giant's Belt. These components appear most frequently in Kennen 's highest win rate item builds. Chain Vest is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Kennen 's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Kennen in TFT?
When playing Kennen in TFT Set 16, prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel as it builds into Kennen 's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Negatron Cloak and Giant's Belt. These components give you the flexibility to build Kennen 's optimal items.
Should I itemize Kennen in TFT Set 16?
Kennen is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Kennen 's best item build achieves a +12.2% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 48.8%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Kennen a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Kennen is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Kennen achieves +12.2% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Kennen 's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Kennen achieves an average top four rate of 57.7% in TFT Set 16, which is +8.9% compared to the base rate of 48.8%. The best Kennen item build reaches 61.1% top four rate with a 3.99 average placement.
What is the best Kennen emblem?
The best Kennen emblem is Vanquisher Emblem with a 66.67% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 21 matches.
What is the top Kennen radiant item?
The top Kennen radiant item is Radiant Blue Buff with a 90.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 20 matches.
What is the best Kennen artifact?
The best Kennen artifact is Prowler's Claw with a 75.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 8 matches.