Jhin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.1%
Pick Rate
6.9%

Jhinvs Kennen

DMarksmanMage
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jhin vs Kennen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Jhin wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Kennen based on 11 games. Kennen wins the early laning phase while Jhin scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Jhin build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jhin vs Kennen matchup.

Jhin Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Jhin 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 - 63.6% win rateKennen(63.6%)
Jhin - 63.6% win rate in this matchup
Jhin
63.6% WR
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Kennen vs Jhin matchup - 36.4% win rate
Kennen
36.4% WR

Who Wins the Jhin vs Kennen Matchup?

Jhin wins the Jhin vs Kennen matchup
Winner
Jhin
Matches: 11
63.6%
Win Rate
36.4%
6.7
CS / min
6.7
963
DMG / min
898
15,158
Gold / game
14,573
211
Heal / min
159
418
DMG Mitigated / min
519
1.0
CC / min
0.8
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
83.3%
Late Game WR
16.7%

Jhin vs Kennen Matchup Summary

The Jhin vs Kennen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Jhin wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Kennen's 36.4%, giving Jhin a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kennen controls the early laning stage, but Jhin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kennen needs to press advantages before Jhin reaches their power spikes, while Jhin should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Jhin leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jhin 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.

Jhin vs Kennen Laning Phase Breakdown

Jhin wins the laning phase against Kennen in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.7Jhin
6.7Kennen
Jhin and Kennen farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
963Jhin
898Kennen
Jhin deals 65 more champion damage per minute than Kennen. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Kennen choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Jhin's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
15,158Jhin
14,573Kennen
Jhin earns 585 more gold per game than Kennen, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Jhin slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.0Jhin
0.8Kennen
Both Jhin and Kennen provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
629Jhin
678Kennen
Jhin and Kennen have comparable sustain profiles, with only 50 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Jhin Build Against Kennen

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Kennen, providing the mobility and stats Jhin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jhin against Kennen are The Collector, Youmuu's Ghostblade and Rapid Firecannon. This combination gives Jhin 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 Jhin vs Kennen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kennen
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Jhin early game win rateJhin40.0%
Kennen early game win rateKennen60.0%
Late Game
Jhin
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Jhin late game win rateJhin83.3%
Kennen late game win rateKennen16.7%

Kennen dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Jhin. This lopsided early game means Kennen can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Jhin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 83.3% win rate — 66.7 points above Kennen. Extended games heavily favor Jhin, 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 Jhin reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Jhin 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 Jhin Runes Against Kennen

Precision rune tree - Jhin primary runes vs KennenPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Jhin rune vs KennenPresence of Mind - best Jhin rune vs KennenLegend: Bloodline - best Jhin rune vs KennenCut Down - best Jhin rune vs Kennen
Sorcery rune tree - Jhin secondary runes vs KennenSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Jhin rune vs KennenGathering Storm - best Jhin rune vs Kennen
100.0% WR

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


Jhin matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Jhin'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 Jhin build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Jhin matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.60%7296.782613,67249.5%46.2%
45.16%7136.782813,50543.3%46.5%
50.47%6406.988014,31354.2%48.3%
51.39%5026.280713,33351.7%51.2%
55.71%4386.984413,55949.0%61.3%
45.97%4226.779413,23450.0%42.5%
46.50%3576.683812,84949.4%43.5%
46.35%3566.785413,90142.1%49.5%
50.25%1996.780612,90747.2%52.7%
49.44%1786.375813,07055.1%45.0%
48.28%1746.477912,76042.5%53.2%
48.43%1596.480413,33651.4%46.1%
49.66%1456.779212,89444.4%54.8%
51.03%1456.784513,16746.7%55.7%
42.96%1426.785313,53834.5%48.8%
52.52%1396.680913,56554.4%50.7%
44.60%1396.978413,70245.0%44.3%
57.89%1146.780213,29055.3%59.7%
50.45%1117.087114,37050.0%50.7%
51.46%1036.681413,26744.4%56.9%
47.52%1016.684912,90051.1%44.6%
52.94%686.786313,60851.7%53.9%
41.27%636.671213,40348.0%36.8%
38.71%626.682212,74435.5%41.9%
50.82%616.194413,33240.0%58.3%
51.72%586.584414,34645.0%55.3%
50.00%566.175812,86256.0%45.2%
39.62%536.376613,52036.8%41.2%
38.46%526.784014,06336.4%40.0%
53.06%496.684214,68936.4%66.7%
48.89%456.481713,63157.9%42.3%
51.43%356.170212,44452.9%50.0%
45.71%356.870413,12646.7%45.0%
50.00%346.675112,46652.9%47.1%
53.13%326.986513,98260.0%50.0%
35.71%286.589714,83830.0%38.9%
33.33%216.679712,80844.4%25.0%
35.00%206.072212,88737.5%33.3%
50.00%207.098412,90155.6%45.5%
53.85%137.277513,64950.0%57.1%
16.67%126.277712,33420.0%14.3%
36.36%117.192915,23033.3%37.5%
63.64%116.796315,15840.0%83.3%
63.64%117.099713,04950.0%80.0%
50.00%106.61,01912,75050.0%50.0%
40.00%105.869110,36150.0%33.3%
44.44%96.085213,409100.0%0.0%
33.33%96.26328,83033.3%33.3%
44.44%96.478912,57450.0%40.0%
55.56%96.81,02215,81550.0%57.1%
12.50%85.359410,4100.0%16.7%
37.50%86.01,00514,20040.0%33.3%
50.00%87.177312,54960.0%33.3%
50.00%86.360712,26950.0%50.0%
62.50%86.189011,55440.0%100.0%
87.50%87.889811,58080.0%100.0%
37.50%86.275212,61216.7%100.0%
57.14%76.885913,37260.0%50.0%
42.86%76.070212,98950.0%40.0%
50.00%65.786816,8550.0%50.0%
0.00%52.14589,7820.0%0.0%
80.00%52.152111,974100.0%75.0%
40.00%56.587413,0960.0%66.7%
40.00%56.586014,0970.0%66.7%

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Jhin vs Kennen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jhin do against Kennen in League of Legends?

Jhin wins the Jhin vs Kennen matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Kennen's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Jhin do against Kennen in the early game?

In the early game, Kennen has the advantage against Jhin with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Kennen players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Jhin do against Kennen in the late game?

In the late game, Jhin takes over the Jhin vs Kennen matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to 16.7%. Jhin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jhin vs Kennen matchup?

Jhin wins the matchup against Kennen with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Jhin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Jhin build against Kennen?

The best Jhin build against Kennen includes The Collector, Youmuu's Ghostblade, Rapid Firecannon with Gluttonous Greaves. 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 Jhin runes against Kennen?

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

Does Jhin counter Kennen?

Yes, Jhin has a favorable matchup against Kennen with a 63.6% win rate. Jhin strongly counters Kennen in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Jhin against Kennen?

When playing Jhin 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.