Kennen - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Kennenvs Gnar

DMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kennen vs Gnar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Kennen wins with a 61.5% win rate (+23.1%) over Gnar based on 13 games. Kennen holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Kennen build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kennen vs Gnar matchup.

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Kennen Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kennen 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 - 61.5% win rate in this matchup
Kennen
61.5% WR
VS
Gnar vs Kennen matchup - 38.5% win rate
Gnar
38.5% WR

Who Wins the Kennen vs Gnar Matchup?

Kennen wins the Kennen vs Gnar matchup
Winner
Kennen
Matches: 13
61.5%
Win Rate
38.5%
6.0
CS / min
6.0
843
DMG / min
808
13,325
Gold / game
12,758
201
Heal / min
209
665
DMG Mitigated / min
1,230
0.9
CC / min
1.2
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Kennen vs Gnar Matchup Summary

The Kennen vs Gnar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Kennen wins with a 61.5% win rate compared to Gnar's 38.5%, giving Kennen a 23.1 percentage point advantage. Kennen dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gnar players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Gnar leads by 573 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kennen players can confidently pick into Gnar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gnar away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kennen vs Gnar Laning Phase Breakdown

Kennen wins the laning phase against Gnar in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.0Kennen
6.0Gnar
Kennen and Gnar 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
843Kennen
808Gnar
Kennen deals 35 more champion damage per minute than Gnar. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Gnar choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Kennen's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,325Kennen
12,758Gnar
Kennen earns 567 more gold per game than Gnar, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Kennen slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.9Kennen
1.2Gnar
Gnar provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kennen, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Gnar coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
866Kennen
1,439Gnar
Gnar vastly out-sustains Kennen, healing and mitigating 573 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gnar 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 Kennen Build Against Gnar

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Gnar, providing the mobility and stats Kennen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kennen against Gnar are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Hextech Rocketbelt. This combination gives Kennen an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Gnar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kennen vs Gnar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kennen
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kennen early game win rateKennen50.0%
Gnar early game win rateGnar50.0%
Late Game
Kennen
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kennen late game win rateKennen66.7%
Gnar late game win rateGnar33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kennen and Gnar, with Kennen holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

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

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

Best Kennen Runes Against Gnar

Precision rune tree - Kennen primary runes vs GnarPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kennen rune vs GnarTriumph - best Kennen rune vs GnarLegend: Alacrity - best Kennen rune vs GnarCut Down - best Kennen rune vs Gnar
Sorcery rune tree - Kennen secondary runes vs GnarSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Kennen rune vs GnarAbsolute Focus - best Kennen rune vs Gnar
100.0% WR

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


Kennen matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Kennen'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 Kennen build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Kennen matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.00%466.476212,38462.5%43.3%
52.94%346.385810,25352.6%53.3%
67.65%345.988612,53466.7%68.2%
45.45%336.192412,18246.1%45.0%
54.84%316.085610,39046.1%61.1%
32.26%316.396410,27821.1%50.0%
48.28%296.584012,01841.7%52.9%
57.14%286.075910,99945.5%64.7%
53.57%286.187611,23644.4%57.9%
46.15%266.480911,77112.5%61.1%
53.85%266.392011,03375.0%35.7%
34.78%236.286210,99125.0%45.5%
26.09%236.391412,27727.3%25.0%
36.36%226.19078,59633.3%40.0%
60.00%206.095510,79983.3%50.0%
55.00%206.675810,82854.5%55.6%
52.63%196.286211,71960.0%44.4%
52.63%195.776411,26050.0%53.9%
68.42%196.387312,05362.5%72.7%
55.56%186.275710,58244.4%66.7%
44.44%186.498611,56460.0%38.5%
50.00%185.91,06813,32540.0%53.9%
70.59%176.995013,02875.0%66.7%
52.94%176.386611,02950.0%55.6%
47.06%175.778611,61137.5%55.6%
47.06%175.899213,47640.0%50.0%
37.50%165.878810,23237.5%37.5%
75.00%166.183810,41355.6%100.0%
56.25%166.295612,15660.0%50.0%
33.33%156.173810,11511.1%66.7%
60.00%156.581410,44570.0%40.0%
35.71%146.383810,79628.6%42.9%
50.00%146.082812,19450.0%50.0%
35.71%145.592010,75742.9%28.6%
50.00%145.794512,14850.0%50.0%
50.00%146.967111,5610.0%70.0%
46.15%136.076511,44060.0%37.5%
23.08%135.578010,78320.0%25.0%
61.54%136.084313,32550.0%66.7%
50.00%126.185211,3400.0%66.7%
58.33%126.08609,68866.7%33.3%
33.33%125.788710,13360.0%14.3%
25.00%124.373410,55933.3%16.7%
36.36%116.287112,91466.7%25.0%
36.36%116.179910,0760.0%57.1%
63.64%116.578112,48050.0%71.4%
36.36%115.284912,07916.7%60.0%
50.00%105.780410,67640.0%60.0%
50.00%106.179210,97075.0%33.3%
66.67%95.875111,55775.0%60.0%
55.56%95.388812,4910.0%83.3%
62.50%85.898312,160100.0%40.0%
50.00%86.690210,97025.0%75.0%
37.50%85.86268,07520.0%66.7%
62.50%85.874810,02850.0%75.0%
37.50%86.297211,26133.3%40.0%
75.00%85.38749,64366.7%100.0%
50.00%86.188613,1950.0%50.0%
71.43%76.483512,85975.0%66.7%
57.14%74.562410,73160.0%50.0%
71.43%74.86569,12375.0%66.7%
28.57%75.67399,14625.0%33.3%
85.71%76.38449,76375.0%100.0%
57.14%76.283810,22725.0%100.0%
71.43%76.299015,396100.0%66.7%
50.00%66.998010,50950.0%50.0%
16.67%62.868612,0120.0%20.0%
33.33%65.192713,788100.0%20.0%
16.67%65.81,02312,57633.3%0.0%
66.67%63.196410,70266.7%66.7%
33.33%65.984812,444100.0%20.0%
50.00%62.48389,0050.0%75.0%
33.33%65.577711,28250.0%25.0%
33.33%67.295113,9440.0%40.0%
50.00%66.497913,87366.7%33.3%
33.33%66.660011,1470.0%40.0%
60.00%52.081110,907100.0%50.0%
60.00%55.91,0567,62475.0%0.0%
80.00%53.26697,21275.0%100.0%
100.00%53.21,12114,7080.0%100.0%
40.00%56.21,01414,45950.0%33.3%
40.00%57.059310,08450.0%0.0%
60.00%56.487711,75660.0%0.0%

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Kennen vs Gnar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kennen do against Gnar in League of Legends?

Kennen wins the Kennen vs Gnar matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to Gnar's 38.5%, a 23.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Kennen do against Gnar in the early game?

In the early game, Kennen has the advantage against Gnar with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Kennen players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kennen do against Gnar in the late game?

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

Who wins the Kennen vs Gnar matchup?

Kennen wins the matchup against Gnar with a 61.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 23.1 percentage point advantage means Kennen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Kennen build against Gnar?

The best Kennen build against Gnar includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kennen runes against Gnar?

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

Does Kennen counter Gnar?

Yes, Kennen has a favorable matchup against Gnar with a 61.5% win rate. Kennen strongly counters Gnar in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Kennen against Gnar?

When playing Kennen against Gnar, 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.