Hwei - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.7%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Hweivs Kennen

CMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hwei vs Kennen is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Hwei wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Kennen based on 6 games. Kennen wins the early laning phase while Hwei scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Hwei build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hwei vs Kennen matchup.

Hwei Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hwei 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 - 50.0% win rateKennen(50.0%)
Hwei - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Hwei
50.0% WR
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Kennen vs Hwei matchup - 50.0% win rate
Kennen
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Hwei vs Kennen Matchup?

Hwei wins the Hwei vs Kennen matchup
Winner
Hwei
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.1
CS / min
5.3
766
DMG / min
871
11,696
Gold / game
11,661
95
Heal / min
135
319
DMG Mitigated / min
458
0.9
CC / min
0.9
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Hwei vs Kennen Matchup Summary

The Hwei vs Kennen matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Hwei wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Kennen's 50.0%, giving Hwei a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kennen controls the early laning stage, but Hwei outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kennen needs to press advantages before Hwei reaches their power spikes, while Hwei should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Kennen leads by 179 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hwei has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Kennen's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Hwei vs Kennen Laning Phase Breakdown

Kennen wins the laning phase against Hwei in League of Legends

Kennen is favored during the laning phase against Hwei, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kennen holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.1Hwei
5.3Kennen
Hwei significantly out-farms Kennen by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 12 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Hwei 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
766Hwei
871Kennen
Kennen heavily out-damages Hwei by 106 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Hwei should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Kennen's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,696Hwei
11,661Kennen
Hwei and Kennen generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 35 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.9Hwei
0.9Kennen
Both Hwei and Kennen provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
414Hwei
593Kennen
Kennen vastly out-sustains Hwei, healing and mitigating 179 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kennen can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Hwei is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Hwei, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Hwei Build Against Kennen

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Kennen, providing the mobility and stats Hwei needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hwei against Kennen are Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Hwei 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 Hwei vs Kennen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kennen
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Hwei early game win rateHwei33.3%
Kennen early game win rateKennen66.7%
Late Game
Hwei
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Hwei late game win rateHwei66.7%
Kennen late game win rateKennen33.3%

Kennen dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Hwei. This lopsided early game means Kennen can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Hwei is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Kennen. Extended games heavily favor Hwei, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Kennen must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Hwei reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Hwei survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Hwei Runes Against Kennen

Sorcery rune tree - Hwei primary runes vs KennenSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Hwei rune vs KennenManaflow Band - best Hwei rune vs KennenTranscendence - best Hwei rune vs KennenScorch - best Hwei rune vs Kennen
Precision rune tree - Hwei secondary runes vs KennenPrecision
Cut Down - best Hwei rune vs KennenLegend: Haste - best Hwei rune vs Kennen
60.0% WR

The Sorcery primary with Precision secondary combination helps Hwei maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Kennen.


Hwei matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Hwei'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 Hwei build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Hwei 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
52.88%1046.796011,94751.1%54.4%
50.62%816.692211,71640.0%56.9%
45.00%806.282110,85747.2%43.2%
47.89%716.51,00911,70750.0%46.1%
50.72%696.688511,80963.3%41.0%
40.00%655.481010,47033.3%44.7%
46.77%625.992611,93750.0%45.0%
49.18%616.487212,01534.8%57.9%
47.06%516.585110,76148.0%46.1%
53.06%496.91,08012,16560.0%48.3%
50.00%486.587410,99544.4%57.1%
51.06%476.583410,76860.9%41.7%
60.00%456.993011,12745.0%72.0%
47.73%446.391710,88855.0%41.7%
44.74%386.497011,83650.0%40.0%
54.29%356.186811,79657.1%52.4%
42.86%356.394411,99015.4%59.1%
68.57%356.61,16712,93566.7%69.6%
50.00%347.183710,69256.3%44.4%
45.45%336.591512,22833.3%52.4%
54.84%314.998911,08753.9%55.6%
37.93%296.384812,27836.4%38.9%
57.14%286.193712,00872.7%47.1%
57.14%285.894113,28263.6%52.9%
55.56%277.31,11412,40373.3%33.3%
48.15%275.298011,89944.4%50.0%
76.92%266.31,01911,97766.7%85.7%
61.54%263.684210,94760.0%62.5%
57.69%267.21,13013,00533.3%70.6%
48.00%256.490911,16544.4%50.0%
52.00%257.191811,55845.5%57.1%
44.00%256.496211,55950.0%40.0%
37.50%245.287611,85914.3%47.1%
52.17%236.395411,42455.6%50.0%
47.83%237.085212,62042.9%50.0%
36.36%227.01,02612,85936.4%36.4%
47.62%217.01,03511,45362.5%38.5%
45.00%207.71,12212,21460.0%30.0%
45.00%201.872211,43033.3%47.1%
57.89%196.385210,80277.8%40.0%
52.63%196.41,06215,1300.0%55.6%
50.00%182.582210,46385.7%27.3%
38.89%186.496511,83725.0%50.0%
44.44%187.097713,28250.0%41.7%
64.71%172.27789,92155.6%75.0%
29.41%176.882111,28625.0%33.3%
62.50%166.380711,76250.0%75.0%
68.75%165.91,00112,38262.5%75.0%
56.25%166.291912,91366.7%53.9%
46.67%151.879510,71950.0%45.5%
60.00%156.693711,69940.0%70.0%
60.00%156.991613,22766.7%55.6%
57.14%146.41,14712,07750.0%62.5%
35.71%144.170210,02342.9%28.6%
64.29%144.288310,87050.0%83.3%
64.29%146.891812,34857.1%71.4%
53.85%132.188711,65880.0%37.5%
46.15%137.11,36813,26180.0%25.0%
53.85%133.378010,43566.7%42.9%
61.54%136.51,01514,91840.0%75.0%
25.00%127.096413,72133.3%22.2%
50.00%122.798610,92660.0%42.9%
36.36%111.97089,29980.0%0.0%
63.64%116.41,00313,59880.0%50.0%
36.36%112.670410,48950.0%28.6%
36.36%115.968810,1760.0%66.7%
40.00%102.06589,34120.0%60.0%
50.00%106.798310,80060.0%40.0%
44.44%96.61,15012,07933.3%50.0%
66.67%95.31,07913,604100.0%57.1%
44.44%96.884711,86866.7%0.0%
0.00%92.27299,4200.0%0.0%
55.56%91.777810,81866.7%50.0%
37.50%86.894210,62025.0%50.0%
37.50%85.172710,17450.0%25.0%
87.50%86.41,19815,225100.0%83.3%
37.50%87.21,02711,85050.0%33.3%
62.50%86.779511,90575.0%50.0%
57.14%71.77709,8130.0%80.0%
42.86%75.31,03211,50933.3%50.0%
85.71%72.867610,56875.0%100.0%
42.86%76.889713,06366.7%25.0%
100.00%66.292612,357100.0%100.0%
66.67%66.474912,035100.0%50.0%
50.00%66.176611,69633.3%66.7%
50.00%67.11,13514,14150.0%50.0%
66.67%61.77979,2890.0%100.0%
60.00%51.95148,90266.7%50.0%
40.00%56.897511,35933.3%50.0%
40.00%55.48928,56040.0%0.0%
60.00%51.993811,34750.0%66.7%
60.00%55.79938,54966.7%50.0%
40.00%52.075512,0100.0%40.0%

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Hwei vs Kennen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hwei do against Kennen in League of Legends?

Hwei wins the Hwei vs Kennen matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Kennen's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Hwei do against Kennen in the early game?

In the early game, Kennen has the advantage against Hwei with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Kennen players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Hwei do against Kennen in the late game?

In the late game, Hwei takes over the Hwei vs Kennen matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Hwei scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hwei vs Kennen matchup?

Hwei wins the matchup against Kennen with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Hwei is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Hwei build against Kennen?

The best Hwei build against Kennen includes Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap with Crimson Lucidity. 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 Hwei runes against Kennen?

The best Hwei runes against Kennen use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Hwei vs Kennen matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hwei counter Kennen?

Yes, Hwei has a favorable matchup against Kennen with a 50.0% win rate. Hwei slightly edges out Kennen in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Hwei against Kennen?

When playing Hwei against Kennen, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Kennen. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.