How to Play Yordle Kennen
A stage-by-stage plan for Yordle Kennen : opener, when to level and roll for Kennen , and where to position the board.
- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 71.9%
- Avg place
- 3.36
- 1st place
- 22.8%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 694
How to level and roll with Yordle Kennen
3-cost rerollYordle Kennen is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Kennen , Kobuko & Yuumi, and Teemo reach 3 stars. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-2 | 6 | Level | Level to 6 and save to 50 gold. |
| 4-1 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Kennen , Kobuko & Yuumi, and Teemo hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Kennen , Kobuko & Yuumi, and Teemo hit 3 stars. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 for 4-cost upgrades and a stronger frontline. |
| 5-1 | 8 | Roll down | Roll for the last upgrades and finish the board around Kennen . |
Yordle Kennen early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Yordle Kennen yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Kennen .
Rolling odds for Yordle Kennen
Your 3-star targets are Kennen , Kobuko & Yuumi, and Teemo. Level 7 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Yordle Kennen positioning
A starting board for Yordle Kennen . Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Ziggs on the back line and put Swain in front of it.
- Split Ziggs and Veigar across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Swain, Kennen , and Kobuko & Yuumi hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Rumble and Poppy in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Yordle Kennen
Strengths
- Wins the lobby often (22.8% first places)
- Big power spike once Kennen , Kobuko & Yuumi, and Teemo hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Kennen and Ziggs ) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Needs Ziggs and Fizz at high cost, which can be hard to hit
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Kennen , Kobuko & Yuumi, and Teemo
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Kennen , Kobuko & Yuumi, and Teemo are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Sunfire Cape, Void Gauntlet, and Sunfire Cape on Kennen .
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Yordle Kennen .
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How to play Yordle Kennen – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Yordle Kennen ?
Yordle Kennen is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Kennen , Kobuko & Yuumi, and Teemo reach 3 stars. Corner Ziggs on the back line and put Swain in front of it. Build Sunfire Cape, Void Gauntlet, and Sunfire Cape on Kennen .
When should I roll down for Yordle Kennen ?
Yordle Kennen doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Kennen , Kobuko & Yuumi, and Teemo are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Kennen ?
Slow roll for Kennen at level 7, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-cost.
Is Yordle Kennen a reroll comp?
Yes. Yordle Kennen wants Kennen , Kobuko & Yuumi, and Teemo at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Yordle Kennen ?
Corner Ziggs on the back line and put Swain in front of it. Split Ziggs and Veigar across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Swain, Kennen , and Kobuko & Yuumi hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Rumble and Poppy in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Yordle Kennen ?
Yordle Kennen has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Kennen .