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3 CostBest Kennen build for TFT Set 4 with 100.0% top 4 rate. Top items: Steadfast Heart, Protector's Vow, and Morellonomicon. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 4 Kennen builds: Thief's Gloves (100.00% top four rate, +54.30% difference); Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Warmog's Armor (47.37% top four rate, +1.67% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor (42.31% top four rate, -3.39% difference)
Kennen Component Priority Order in Set 4
When playing Kennen in TFT Set 4, prioritize collecting Giant's Belt, Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak 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?
Giant's Belt is the 1st priority component for Kennen, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Morellonomicon, Evenshroud, Warmog's Armor, which are core items for maximizing Kennen's effectiveness.
Chain Vest is the 2nd priority component for Kennen, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Steadfast Heart, Protector's Vow, Gargoyle Stoneplate, which are core items for maximizing Kennen's effectiveness.
Negatron Cloak is the 3rd priority component for Kennen, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Ionic Spark, Evenshroud, Adaptive Helm, which are core items for maximizing Kennen's effectiveness.
Kennen Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Giant's Belt on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Kennen's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Giant's Belt or Chain Vest 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 4
High PriorityKennen is a high-priority itemization target in Set 4. The best Kennen item build achieves a 100.0% top four rate, which is +54.3% higher than Kennen's base rate of 45.7%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Kennen Itemization in Set 4
Kennen's best item build provides +54.3% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.
3 out of 5 builds show negative performance compared to base rate, indicating poor item synergy.
Itemized Kennen achieves 24.8% 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 4 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Kennen has a base top four rate of 45.7%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Kennen item build achieves a 100.0% top four rate, representing a +54.3% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 3 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Kennen achieves 53.3% top four rate (+7.6% vs base) with 4.06 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Kennen achieves a 24.8% 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 4
The best Kennen item is Steadfast Heart with a 67.02% win rate (+21.32% vs base), 15.74% first place rate, and 2.25% pick rate. The most popular is Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 8.94% pick rate and 44.21% win rate. Ionic Spark has the highest first place rate at 17.02%. The top three Kennen items are Steadfast Heart, Protector's Vow, and Morellonomicon.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 67.02% | +21.32% | 15.74% | 2.25% | 191 | ||
 | A | 57.78% | +12.08% | 16.22% | 3.18% | 270 | ||
  | A | 56.52% | +10.82% | 16.74% | 2.98% | 253 | ||
| 4 |  | A | 55.33% | +9.63% | 17.02% | 3.42% | 291 | |
| 5 | | B | 52.91% | +7.21% | 15.95% | 2.42% | 206 | |
| 6 | | B | 52.66% | +6.96% | 15.98% | 2.21% | 188 | |
| 7 | | B | 52.45% | +6.75% | 16.08% | 4.08% | 347 | |
| 8 | | B | 49.22% | +3.52% | 13.53% | 8.32% | 707 | |
| 9 | | B | 48.68% | +2.98% | 14.57% | 5.80% | 493 | |
| 10 | | B | 44.21% | -1.49% | 13.41% | 8.94% | 760 | |
| 11 | | B | 43.90% | -1.80% | 14.30% | 6.94% | 590 | |
| 12 | | B | 43.81% | -1.89% | 15.01% | 3.52% | 299 | |
| 13 | | B | 43.77% | -1.93% | 15.25% | 4.06% | 345 |
Best Kennen Artifact Items in TFT Set 4
The best Kennen artifact item is Lightshield Crest with a 76.92% win rate (+31.22% vs base), 20.64% first place rate, and 0.15% pick rate. The most popular is Horizon Focus with a 0.55% pick rate and 46.81% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 24.31%. The top three Kennen artifact items are Lightshield Crest, Blighting Jewel, and The Indomitable.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 76.92% | +31.22% | 20.64% | 0.15% | 13 | ||
| A | 69.23% | +23.53% | 18.73% | 0.15% | 13 | ||
| A | 68.75% | +23.05% | 20.80% | 0.19% | 16 | ||
| 4 | A | 62.50% | +16.80% | 20.15% | 0.19% | 16 | |
| 5 | A | 50.00% | +4.30% | 20.26% | 0.24% | 20 | |
| 6 | A | 50.00% | +4.30% | 18.63% | 0.16% | 14 | |
| 7 | A | 46.81% | +1.11% | 24.31% | 0.55% | 47 | |
| 8 | A | 31.58% | -14.12% | 19.97% | 0.22% | 19 |
Best Kennen Radiant Items in TFT Set 4
The best Kennen radiant item is Radiant Warmog's Armor with a 83.33% win rate (+37.63% vs base), 14.45% first place rate, and 0.14% pick rate. The top three Kennen radiant items are Radiant Warmog's Armor and Radiant Thief's Gloves.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 83.33% | +37.63% | 14.45% | 0.14% | 12 | ||
| B | 45.45% | -0.25% | 14.55% | 0.13% | 11 |
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Kennen Set 4 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennen's best build in Set 4?
The best Kennen build in Set 4 is Thief's Gloves with a 100.00% top four rate, 100.00% first place rate, and 1.00 average placement. This build is picked 0.24% of the time.
What is the best item for Kennen?
The best item for Kennen is Steadfast Heart with a 67.02% win rate. This item is picked 2.25% of the time and has won 128 matches across 191 games.
Which item is most popular on Kennen?
Gargoyle Stoneplate is the most popular item on Kennen with a 8.94% pick rate. This item maintains a 44.21% win rate and has been used in 760 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Kennen?
The top 3 items for Kennen are Steadfast Heart, Protector's Vow, and Morellonomicon with an average win rate of 60.44%. 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 4,940 total matches. Steadfast Heart has the most wins with 128 victories.
Should I always build Steadfast Heart on Kennen?
While Steadfast Heart has the highest win rate at 67.02%, the best Kennen build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Steadfast Heart, Protector's Vow, and Morellonomicon as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Kennen in TFT Set 4?
The top components to prioritize for Kennen in Set 4 are Giant's Belt, Chain Vest, and Negatron Cloak. These components appear most frequently in Kennen's highest win rate item builds. Giant's Belt 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 4, prioritize Giant's Belt on the first carousel as it builds into Kennen's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Chain Vest and Negatron Cloak. These components give you the flexibility to build Kennen's optimal items.
Should I itemize Kennen in TFT Set 4?
Kennen is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 4. Kennen's best item build achieves a +54.3% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 45.7%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Kennen a good item holder in TFT Set 4?
Kennen is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 4. With optimal items, Kennen achieves +54.3% 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 4?
When properly itemized, Kennen achieves an average top four rate of 53.3% in TFT Set 4, which is +7.6% compared to the base rate of 45.7%. The best Kennen item build reaches 100.0% top four rate with a 1.00 average placement.
What is the best Kennen emblem?
The best Kennen emblem is Slayer Emblem with a 72.86% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.82% of the time and has been used in 70 matches.
What is the top Kennen radiant item?
The top Kennen radiant item is Radiant Dragon's Claw with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.06% of the time and has been used in 5 matches.
What is the best Kennen artifact?
The best Kennen artifact is Lightshield Crest with a 76.92% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.15% of the time and has been used in 13 matches.