- Avg Place
- 3.80
- Top 4 rate
- 62.2%
- 1st Place
- 21.4%
Kennen TFT Build & Best Items · Set 18
Inferno
Executioner
5 Cost- Set
- 18
- Games
- 91,470
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Rank
- All Ranks
- Last Updated
- Oct 11, 2026
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The best Kennen items in Set 18, ranked by how often they finish top 4 across 91,470 ranked games — plus full 3-item builds, what to slam first and the special items worth taking.
- BiS items
Morellonomicon, Ionic Spark, and Hextech Gunblade- Best full build
- 68.9%top 4
- First component
- Sparring Gloves
- Played as
- AP carry
- Top 4 rate
- 62.2%
- Games
- 91,470
Best items for Kennen in TFT Set 18
91,470 ranked gamesKennen's best-in-slot items are Morellonomicon, Ionic Spark, and Hextech Gunblade. Morellonomicon is the standout: 70.4% top 4 when Kennen holds it, and players put it on Kennen in 5% of games.
- Top 4
- 70.4%
- vs Kennen avg
- +8.2%
- Played
- 5%
- Top 4
- 70.3%
- vs Kennen avg
- +8.1%
- Played
- 5%
- Top 4
- 69.8%
- vs Kennen avg
- +7.6%
- Played
- 4%
Best Kennen builds (3 items)
The best full Kennen build is Edge of Night, Hand Of Justice, and Rabadon's Deathcap: 68.9% top 4 over 395 games, 6.7 points better than Kennen on average.
| Build | Role | Games | Top 4 | 1st | Avg. place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
   | AP carry | 395 | 68.9% +6.7% | 27.9% | 3.44 |
 Random items | — | 11,494 | 68.6% +6.4% | 27.0% | 3.42 |
 | AP carry | 198 | 67.3% +5.1% | 17.5% | 3.69 |
| AD carry | 448 | 65.7% +3.5% | 21.4% | 3.67 |
 Random items | — | 1,279 | 65.2% +3.0% | 26.1% | 3.61 |
Top-4 rate of boards where Kennen held exactly these three items. Thief's Gloves builds equip random items, so they count as one build.
Kennen builds by role
57% of full Kennen builds stack ability power and mana — players build Kennen as a magic-damage carry. That matches Kennen's fighter role in the game files.
AP carry · 57%
Best build: 68.9% top 4 · 395 games
AD carry · 43%
Best build: 65.7% top 4 · 448 games
Every Kennen item ranked – TFT Set 18
Adaptive Helm is the most reliable item on Kennen: 73.0% top 4 and held in 3% of games, against 62.2% for Kennen overall.
Top 4 vs Kennen average (62.2%)
| Item | Games | Played | Top 4 | Raw top 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Adaptive Helm | 2,254 | 2.5% | 73.0% | 73.2% |
 Crownguard | 2,410 | 2.6% | 71.5% | 71.6% |
 Red Buff | 1,790 | 2.0% | 71.7% | 71.8% |
 Protector's Vow | 950 | 1.0% | 71.9% | 72.1% |
 Giant Slayer | 2,958 | 3.2% | 70.7% | 70.7% |
 Void Staff | 3,112 | 3.4% | 70.6% | 70.7% |
 Striker's Flail | 2,769 | 3.0% | 70.7% | 70.7% |
 Nashor's Tooth | 1,377 | 1.5% | 71.3% | 71.5% |
| Morellonomicon | 4,165 | 4.6% | 70.4% | 70.4% |
| Ionic Spark | 4,505 | 4.9% | 70.3% | 70.3% |
 Quicksilver | 1,882 | 2.1% | 70.6% | 70.7% |
| Hextech Gunblade | 3,759 | 4.1% | 69.8% | 69.8% |
| Thief's Gloves | 11,489 | 12.6% | 68.6% | 68.6% |
| Edge of Night | 8,853 | 9.7% | 68.4% | 68.4% |
 Bloodthirster | 5,047 | 5.5% | 67.6% | 67.6% |
Top 4 is adjusted for sample size, so a rarely built item can't top the list on a lucky streak; raw top 4 is the unadjusted rate. Ranked by how confident that rate is.
Does Kennen need 3 items?
Yes — Kennen wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 69.1% of the time, against 61.4% with two. 39% of Kennen boards get all three.
- No items
- 54.9%33% of boards
- 1 item
- 60.8%15% of boards
- 2 items
- 61.4%13% of boards
- 3 items
- 69.1%39% of boards
What to slam on Kennen
Kennen's best builds use Sparring Gloves and Needlessly Large Rod the most — take those first from carousels and early drops, then use the planner to see what you can complete right now.
Component priority
Item slam planner
Tap the components you hold. Completed items are ranked by their top-4 rate on Kennen.
Add the components you hold to get a slam plan.
Kennen items at 2 and 3 stars
3-star Kennen boards lean on Giant Slayer and Bloodthirster, which 2-star boards build less often.
★★ 2-star
- Hand Of Justice17%82.4%
- Thief's Gloves16%85.0%
- Jeweled Gauntlet14%79.0%
- Edge of Night13%84.1%
- Rabadon's Deathcap10%82.3%
- Bloodthirster7%83.2%
★★★ 3-star
- Jeweled Gauntlet27%100.0%
- Hand Of Justice19%100.0%
- Giant Slayer16%100.0%
- Bloodthirster14%100.0%
- Crownguard11%100.0%
- Edge of Night10%100.0%
Share of boards at that star level holding the item, and its top-4 rate. Kennen 3-star stats →
Kennen emblems, artifacts & radiants
Players have tried 19 different emblems, 30 artifacts and 36 radiant items on Kennen. The strongest so far is Defender Emblem at 70.5% top 4.
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Kennen build FAQ – TFT Set 18
What are the best items for Kennen in TFT Set 18?
The best items for Kennen are Morellonomicon (70.4%), Ionic Spark (70.3%), and Hextech Gunblade (69.8%), ranked by top-4 rate when Kennen holds them. Kennen finishes top 4 62.2% of the time overall, based on 91,470 ranked games.
What is the best-in-slot build for Kennen?
The strongest full build on Kennen is Edge of Night, Hand Of Justice, and Rabadon's Deathcap: 68.9% top 4 and a 3.44 average placement over 395 games.
What should I slam first on Kennen?
Prioritise Sparring Gloves and Needlessly Large Rod: Kennen's best builds use them the most. If you can complete only one item early, Adaptive Helm has the best top-4 rate on Kennen.
Is Thief's Gloves good on Kennen?
Yes. Kennen with Thief's Gloves finishes top 4 68.6% of the time against 62.2% on average, and players pick it in 12.6% of games.
Should Kennen be a carry or a tank?
57% of full Kennen builds stack ability power and mana — players build Kennen as a magic-damage carry. That matches Kennen's fighter role in the game files.
Does Kennen need three items?
Yes — Kennen wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 69.1% of the time, against 61.4% with two. 39% of Kennen boards get all three.
What items does 3-star Kennen use?
3-star Kennen boards most often hold Jeweled Gauntlet, Hand Of Justice, and Giant Slayer; the top one finishes top 4 100.0% of the time.
What is the best emblem or artifact for Kennen?
Defender Emblem is the strongest special item tracked on Kennen: 70.5% top 4 over 390 games.