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

Kennenvs Hwei

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

Kennen vs Hwei is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Kennen wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Hwei based on 5 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 Hwei 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Kennen
60.0% WR
VS
Hwei vs Kennen matchup - 40.0% win rate
Hwei
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Kennen vs Hwei Matchup?

Kennen wins the Kennen vs Hwei matchup
Winner
Kennen
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.4
CS / min
6.4
877
DMG / min
890
11,756
Gold / game
10,508
127
Heal / min
77
412
DMG Mitigated / min
391
0.9
CC / min
1.0
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Kennen vs Hwei Matchup Summary

The Kennen vs Hwei matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Kennen wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Hwei's 40.0%, giving Kennen a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Kennen dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Hwei players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Kennen leads by 71 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kennen players can confidently pick into Hwei and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Hwei 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 Hwei 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 farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.4Kennen
6.4Hwei
Kennen and Hwei 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
877Kennen
890Hwei
Damage output is virtually even between Kennen and Hwei, with only 14 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
11,756Kennen
10,508Hwei
Kennen generates a commanding 1,248 more gold per game than Hwei. This substantial economic advantage means Kennen consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Hwei should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Kennen
1.0Hwei
Both Kennen and Hwei provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
539Kennen
468Hwei
Kennen heals and mitigates 71 more damage per minute than Hwei, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Kennen to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Hwei.

Best Kennen Build Against Hwei

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Hwei, providing the mobility and stats Kennen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kennen against Hwei are Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Kennen an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kennen vs Hwei matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kennen
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Kennen early game win rateKennen60.0%
Hwei early game win rateHwei40.0%
Late Game
Kennen
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kennen late game win rateKennen0.0%
Hwei late game win rateHwei0.0%

Kennen dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 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.

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

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

Best Kennen Runes Against Hwei

Domination rune tree - Kennen primary runes vs HweiDomination
Electrocute - best Kennen rune vs HweiTaste of Blood - best Kennen rune vs HweiSixth Sense - best Kennen rune vs HweiUltimate Hunter - best Kennen rune vs Hwei
Precision rune tree - Kennen secondary runes vs HweiPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Kennen rune vs HweiCoup de Grace - best Kennen rune vs Hwei
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Kennen to press their advantage against Hwei, 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 Hwei - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kennen do against Hwei in League of Legends?

Kennen wins the Kennen vs Hwei matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Hwei's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Kennen do against Hwei in the early game?

In the early game, Kennen has the advantage against Hwei 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 Kennen do against Hwei in the late game?

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

Who wins the Kennen vs Hwei matchup?

Kennen wins the matchup against Hwei with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Kennen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Kennen build against Hwei?

The best Kennen build against Hwei includes Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kennen runes against Hwei?

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

Does Kennen counter Hwei?

Yes, Kennen has a favorable matchup against Hwei with a 60.0% win rate. Kennen strongly counters Hwei in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Kennen against Hwei?

When playing Kennen against Hwei, 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.