Illaoi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Illaoivs Kennen

BFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Illaoi vs Kennen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Illaoi wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kennen based on 10 games. Illaoi holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Illaoi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Illaoi vs Kennen matchup.

Illaoi Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Illaoi 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.

Compare against an opponent
Kennen - 60.0% win rateKennen(60.0%)
Illaoi - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Illaoi
60.0% WR
VS
Kennen vs Illaoi matchup - 40.0% win rate
Kennen
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Illaoi vs Kennen Matchup?

Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Kennen matchup
Winner
Illaoi
Matches: 10
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.7
CS / min
5.8
717
DMG / min
782
10,646
Gold / game
10,402
305
Heal / min
157
1,064
DMG Mitigated / min
562
0.2
CC / min
0.9
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Illaoi vs Kennen Matchup Summary

The Illaoi vs Kennen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Illaoi wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kennen's 40.0%, giving Illaoi a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Illaoi 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 crowd control, where Kennen leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Illaoi 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.

Illaoi vs Kennen Laning Phase Breakdown

Illaoi wins the laning phase against Kennen in League of Legends

Illaoi is favored during the laning phase against Kennen, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Illaoi holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.7Illaoi
5.8Kennen
Illaoi significantly out-farms Kennen by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Illaoi 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
717Illaoi
782Kennen
Kennen deals 65 more champion damage per minute than Illaoi. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Illaoi choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Kennen's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,646Illaoi
10,402Kennen
Illaoi and Kennen generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 244 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.2Illaoi
0.9Kennen
Kennen provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Illaoi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Kennen coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,369Illaoi
719Kennen
Illaoi vastly out-sustains Kennen, healing and mitigating 650 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Illaoi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kennen is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kennen, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Illaoi Build Against Kennen

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Kennen, providing the mobility and stats Illaoi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Illaoi against Kennen are Iceborn Gauntlet, Black Cleaver and Spirit Visage. This combination gives Illaoi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 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 Illaoi vs Kennen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Illaoi
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi66.7%
Kennen early game win rateKennen33.3%
Late Game
Illaoi
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi50.0%
Kennen late game win rateKennen50.0%

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

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Illaoi at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Kennen. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Illaoi 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 Illaoi Runes Against Kennen

Resolve rune tree - Illaoi primary runes vs KennenResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Illaoi rune vs KennenDemolish - best Illaoi rune vs KennenBone Plating - best Illaoi rune vs KennenOvergrowth - best Illaoi rune vs Kennen
Precision rune tree - Illaoi secondary runes vs KennenPrecision
Last Stand - best Illaoi rune vs KennenPresence of Mind - best Illaoi rune vs Kennen
100.0% WR

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


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

Illaoi 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
45.63%1607.11,02812,03649.3%42.5%
46.36%1106.391211,30446.1%46.5%
54.08%986.91,04412,60770.7%42.1%
46.25%806.478312,26151.9%43.4%
50.00%807.51,25912,74560.6%42.5%
42.86%777.01,11313,10937.9%45.8%
42.42%666.893011,48143.8%41.2%
53.85%527.092712,72261.1%50.0%
52.00%507.61,17513,18468.4%41.9%
36.96%467.01,14213,15964.3%25.0%
60.00%457.71,60912,90065.0%56.0%
52.27%447.41,10613,63541.2%59.3%
53.49%437.31,16813,52971.4%36.4%
52.38%427.81,33011,60560.0%45.5%
56.10%417.51,03111,47761.3%40.0%
43.90%417.293412,67869.2%32.1%
60.98%417.21,05412,55763.2%59.1%
65.85%417.21,35412,02073.9%55.6%
57.50%407.71,05412,99058.8%56.5%
40.00%406.71,00412,25535.7%42.3%
58.97%397.31,31112,87760.0%57.9%
44.44%367.195012,79352.6%35.3%
38.89%366.888311,68228.6%45.5%
51.43%356.91,00113,17753.3%50.0%
44.12%346.679911,03642.1%46.7%
70.59%347.51,05712,96875.0%66.7%
61.76%347.51,00112,88884.6%47.6%
53.13%327.01,07012,49458.3%50.0%
50.00%307.31,24414,28977.8%38.1%
58.62%297.01,03213,69666.7%55.0%
59.26%277.397513,40766.7%55.6%
50.00%266.683212,62044.4%52.9%
40.00%257.11,13311,85969.2%8.3%
56.52%236.31,04711,75946.1%70.0%
65.22%237.31,00612,93863.6%66.7%
63.64%227.21,04011,45560.0%66.7%
42.86%216.91,05112,02838.5%50.0%
52.63%197.21,13511,73172.7%25.0%
42.11%196.274211,90157.1%33.3%
55.56%187.11,23311,69370.0%37.5%
52.94%176.61,13713,23971.4%40.0%
40.00%157.082411,62233.3%50.0%
60.00%157.295812,49050.0%66.7%
21.43%146.895112,78425.0%20.0%
58.33%127.198310,90662.5%50.0%
50.00%126.472910,66660.0%42.9%
54.55%118.089910,72766.7%0.0%
70.00%107.091511,96571.4%66.7%
60.00%106.771710,64666.7%50.0%
0.00%97.178411,2400.0%0.0%
37.50%87.192312,70050.0%33.3%
12.50%85.21,07812,1280.0%16.7%
50.00%86.986810,85250.0%50.0%
71.43%77.492912,15780.0%50.0%
85.71%77.41,29411,88466.7%100.0%
57.14%76.11,03612,76350.0%60.0%
85.71%77.01,07712,137100.0%50.0%
57.14%77.51,28312,88850.0%60.0%
66.67%66.91,58114,41050.0%75.0%
33.33%66.598815,195100.0%20.0%
33.33%67.66889,48320.0%100.0%
33.33%66.777011,923100.0%0.0%
50.00%67.892111,20740.0%100.0%
16.67%66.164610,99250.0%0.0%
80.00%56.81,10214,98250.0%100.0%
20.00%55.559810,0540.0%33.3%
60.00%56.01,05710,32675.0%0.0%
40.00%57.41,06513,41450.0%33.3%
40.00%56.161511,609100.0%25.0%
0.00%56.258512,1670.0%0.0%

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Illaoi vs Kennen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Illaoi do against Kennen in League of Legends?

Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Kennen matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kennen's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Illaoi do against Kennen in the early game?

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

How does Illaoi do against Kennen in the late game?

In the late game, Illaoi takes over the Illaoi vs Kennen matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Illaoi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Illaoi vs Kennen matchup?

Illaoi wins the matchup against Kennen with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Illaoi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Illaoi build against Kennen?

The best Illaoi build against Kennen includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Black Cleaver, Spirit Visage with Mercury's Treads. 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 Illaoi runes against Kennen?

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

Does Illaoi counter Kennen?

Yes, Illaoi has a favorable matchup against Kennen with a 60.0% win rate. Illaoi strongly counters Kennen in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Illaoi against Kennen?

When playing Illaoi 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.