Kennen - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.0%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Kennenvs Mordekaiser

FMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kennen vs Mordekaiser is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Kennen wins with a 54.8% win rate (+9.7%) over Mordekaiser based on 31 games. Mordekaiser wins the early laning phase while Kennen scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kennen build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kennen vs Mordekaiser 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.

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Kennen - 54.8% win rate in this matchup
Kennen
54.8% WR
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Mordekaiser vs Kennen matchup - 45.2% win rate
Mordekaiser
45.2% WR

Who Wins the Kennen vs Mordekaiser Matchup?

Kennen wins the Kennen vs Mordekaiser matchup
Winner
Kennen
Matches: 31
54.8%
Win Rate
45.2%
6.0
CS / min
5.8
856
DMG / min
786
10,390
Gold / game
10,736
158
Heal / min
382
525
DMG Mitigated / min
1,540
1.0
CC / min
0.5
46.1%
Early Game WR
53.9%
61.1%
Late Game WR
38.9%

Kennen vs Mordekaiser Matchup Summary

The Kennen vs Mordekaiser matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 31 recent matches analyzed, Kennen wins with a 54.8% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 45.2%, giving Kennen a 9.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Mordekaiser controls the early laning stage, but Kennen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Mordekaiser needs to press advantages before Kennen reaches their power spikes, while Kennen should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Mordekaiser leads by 1,240 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kennen players can confidently pick into Mordekaiser and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser Laning Phase Breakdown

Kennen wins the laning phase against Mordekaiser in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.0Kennen
5.8Mordekaiser
Kennen and Mordekaiser farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
856Kennen
786Mordekaiser
Kennen deals 70 more champion damage per minute than Mordekaiser. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Mordekaiser choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Kennen's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,390Kennen
10,736Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser earns 345 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 Mordekaiser slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.0Kennen
0.5Mordekaiser
Kennen provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Mordekaiser, 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
683Kennen
1,922Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Kennen, healing and mitigating 1,240 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Mordekaiser, providing the mobility and stats Kennen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kennen against Mordekaiser are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Hextech Rocketbelt. 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 Mordekaiser matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Mordekaiser
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Kennen early game win rateKennen46.1%
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser53.9%
Late Game
Kennen
61.1%
+22.2% advantage
Kennen late game win rateKennen61.1%
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser38.9%

Mordekaiser dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.9% win rate — a 7.7 percentage point lead over Kennen. This lopsided early game means Mordekaiser can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Kennen is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 61.1% win rate — 22.2 points above Mordekaiser. Extended games heavily favor Kennen, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Mordekaiser must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Kennen reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Kennen 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 Kennen Runes Against Mordekaiser

Sorcery rune tree - Kennen primary runes vs MordekaiserSorcery
Summon Aery - best Kennen rune vs MordekaiserNimbus Cloak - best Kennen rune vs MordekaiserTranscendence - best Kennen rune vs MordekaiserScorch - best Kennen rune vs Mordekaiser
Domination rune tree - Kennen secondary runes vs MordekaiserDomination
Taste of Blood - best Kennen rune vs MordekaiserUltimate Hunter - best Kennen rune vs Mordekaiser
75.0% WR

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

How does Kennen do against Mordekaiser in League of Legends?

Kennen wins the Kennen vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 54.8% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 45.2%, a 9.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 31 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Kennen do against Mordekaiser in the early game?

In the early game, Mordekaiser has the advantage against Kennen with a 53.9% win rate versus 46.1%. Mordekaiser players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kennen do against Mordekaiser in the late game?

In the late game, Kennen takes over the Kennen vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 61.1% win rate compared to 38.9%. Kennen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kennen vs Mordekaiser matchup?

Kennen wins the matchup against Mordekaiser with a 54.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 9.7 percentage point advantage means Kennen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 31 games analyzed.

What is the best Kennen build against Mordekaiser?

The best Kennen build against Mordekaiser includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kennen runes against Mordekaiser?

The best Kennen runes against Mordekaiser use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 75.0% win rate in the Kennen vs Mordekaiser matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kennen counter Mordekaiser?

Yes, Kennen has a favorable matchup against Mordekaiser with a 54.8% win rate. Kennen strongly counters Mordekaiser in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Kennen against Mordekaiser?

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