Azir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.3%
Pick Rate
1.0%

Azirvs Kennen

FMageMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Azir vs Kennen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Azir wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Kennen based on 6 games. Azir holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Azir vs Kennen matchup.

Azir Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Azir performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Kennen - 83.3% win rateKennen(83.3%)
Azir - 83.3% win rate in this matchup
Azir
83.3% WR
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Kennen vs Azir matchup - 16.7% win rate
Kennen
16.7% WR

Who Wins the Azir vs Kennen Matchup?

Azir wins the Azir vs Kennen matchup
Winner
Azir
Matches: 6
83.3%
Win Rate
16.7%
7.8
CS / min
6.1
1,121
DMG / min
573
13,125
Gold / game
9,729
109
Heal / min
177
586
DMG Mitigated / min
437
0.5
CC / min
0.7
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Azir vs Kennen Matchup Summary

The Azir vs Kennen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Azir wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Kennen's 16.7%, giving Azir a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Azir dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kennen players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Azir leads by 549 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Azir players can confidently pick into Kennen and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kennen away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Azir vs Kennen Laning Phase Breakdown

Azir wins the laning phase against Kennen in League of Legends

Azir is favored during the laning phase against Kennen, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Azir holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.8Azir
6.1Kennen
Azir significantly out-farms Kennen by 1.7 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 26 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Azir a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Kennen players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,121Azir
573Kennen
Azir heavily out-damages Kennen by 549 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kennen should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Azir's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,125Azir
9,729Kennen
Azir generates a commanding 3,397 more gold per game than Kennen. This substantial economic advantage means Azir consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kennen should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Azir
0.7Kennen
Both Azir and Kennen provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
696Azir
614Kennen
Azir heals and mitigates 82 more damage per minute than Kennen, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Azir to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Kennen.

Best Azir Build Against Kennen

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Kennen, providing the mobility and stats Azir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Azir against Kennen are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Nashor's Tooth. This combination gives Azir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Kennen. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Azir vs Kennen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Azir
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Azir early game win rateAzir75.0%
Kennen early game win rateKennen25.0%
Late Game
Azir
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Azir late game win rateAzir100.0%
Kennen late game win rateKennen0.0%

Azir dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Kennen. This lopsided early game means Azir can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Azir is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Kennen. Extended games heavily favor Azir, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Azir holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Kennen players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Azir Runes Against Kennen

Precision rune tree - Azir primary runes vs KennenPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Azir rune vs KennenTriumph - best Azir rune vs KennenLegend: Alacrity - best Azir rune vs KennenCut Down - best Azir rune vs Kennen
Sorcery rune tree - Azir secondary runes vs KennenSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Azir rune vs KennenManaflow Band - best Azir rune vs Kennen
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Azir to press their advantage against Kennen, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Azir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Azir's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Azir matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.44%547.195512,84230.4%54.8%
47.17%537.192312,53728.6%59.4%
54.05%377.086712,26457.9%50.0%
44.44%367.582012,69841.2%47.4%
51.61%316.91,07811,92960.0%43.8%
48.39%316.872212,32870.0%38.1%
33.33%307.076712,35345.5%26.3%
37.93%296.893612,10030.0%42.1%
60.71%287.285712,01064.3%57.1%
37.04%277.273811,31621.4%53.9%
48.15%277.388212,37542.9%53.9%
66.67%247.389211,55857.1%80.0%
33.33%246.379511,12623.1%45.5%
47.62%217.192511,89338.5%62.5%
42.86%216.990813,49720.0%50.0%
52.38%217.391112,02037.5%61.5%
52.38%216.61,00111,61327.3%80.0%
33.33%217.080711,55830.0%36.4%
60.00%207.588813,17757.1%61.5%
31.58%197.51,14012,56428.6%33.3%
44.44%187.877210,18741.7%50.0%
44.44%187.495910,88544.4%44.4%
26.67%157.31,20112,59442.9%12.5%
26.67%156.585511,05322.2%33.3%
46.67%157.076211,01250.0%40.0%
42.86%147.05789,59145.5%33.3%
57.14%147.877910,07150.0%75.0%
50.00%146.71,04912,83657.1%42.9%
50.00%147.889012,80542.9%57.1%
69.23%136.395413,55660.0%75.0%
23.08%136.86968,40720.0%33.3%
69.23%137.485112,618100.0%50.0%
83.33%127.082813,39866.7%100.0%
58.33%126.875310,08157.1%60.0%
63.64%117.078313,1410.0%70.0%
60.00%106.876711,63850.0%75.0%
50.00%107.21,00214,6750.0%62.5%
33.33%97.11,11113,03725.0%40.0%
55.56%97.783812,88680.0%25.0%
62.50%87.597113,44833.3%80.0%
62.50%88.01,01314,343100.0%40.0%
25.00%86.780710,1910.0%100.0%
62.50%87.81,54315,47466.7%60.0%
50.00%87.098611,80550.0%50.0%
33.33%66.61,00414,2980.0%40.0%
83.33%67.81,12113,12575.0%100.0%
60.00%57.384211,634100.0%33.3%
60.00%56.685612,01650.0%66.7%
20.00%57.398313,8450.0%33.3%
40.00%56.41,0558,7200.0%66.7%

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Azir vs Kennen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Azir do against Kennen in League of Legends?

Azir wins the Azir vs Kennen matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Kennen's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Azir do against Kennen in the early game?

In the early game, Azir has the advantage against Kennen with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Azir players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Azir do against Kennen in the late game?

In the late game, Azir takes over the Azir vs Kennen matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Azir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Azir vs Kennen matchup?

Azir wins the matchup against Kennen with a 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Azir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Azir build against Kennen?

The best Azir build against Kennen includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Nashor's Tooth with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Azir runes against Kennen?

The best Azir runes against Kennen use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Azir vs Kennen matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Azir counter Kennen?

Yes, Azir has a favorable matchup against Kennen with a 83.3% win rate. Azir strongly counters Kennen in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Azir against Kennen?

When playing Azir against Kennen, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.