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

Kennenvs Sett

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

Kennen vs Sett is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Kennen wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Sett based on 26 games. Kennen wins the early laning phase while Sett scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kennen build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kennen vs Sett 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 - 53.9% win rate in this matchup
Kennen
53.9% WR
VS
Sett vs Kennen matchup - 46.1% win rate
Sett
46.1% WR

Who Wins the Kennen vs Sett Matchup?

Kennen wins the Kennen vs Sett matchup
Winner
Kennen
Matches: 26
53.9%
Win Rate
46.1%
6.3
CS / min
5.8
920
DMG / min
733
11,033
Gold / game
11,045
163
Heal / min
193
555
DMG Mitigated / min
1,264
1.0
CC / min
0.9
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
35.7%
Late Game WR
64.3%

Kennen vs Sett Matchup Summary

The Kennen vs Sett matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 26 recent matches analyzed, Kennen wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Sett's 46.1%, giving Kennen a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kennen controls the early laning stage, but Sett outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kennen needs to press advantages before Sett reaches their power spikes, while Sett should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sett leads by 740 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kennen players can confidently pick into Sett and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Sett 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 Sett Laning Phase Breakdown

Kennen wins the laning phase against Sett in League of Legends

Kennen is favored during the laning phase against Sett, 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
6.3Kennen
5.8Sett
Kennen edges out Sett by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kennen.
Damage
920Kennen
733Sett
Kennen heavily out-damages Sett by 187 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Sett should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Kennen's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,033Kennen
11,045Sett
Kennen and Sett generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 12 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.0Kennen
0.9Sett
Both Kennen and Sett 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
717Kennen
1,457Sett
Sett vastly out-sustains Kennen, healing and mitigating 740 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sett 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 Sett

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Sett, providing the mobility and stats Kennen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kennen against Sett 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 has a 16.7% win rate across 6 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Kennen the best chance to compete against Sett. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kennen vs Sett matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kennen
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Kennen early game win rateKennen75.0%
Sett early game win rateSett25.0%
Late Game
Sett
64.3%
+28.6% advantage
Kennen late game win rateKennen35.7%
Sett late game win rateSett64.3%

Kennen dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Sett. This lopsided early game means Kennen can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Sett is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 64.3% win rate — 28.6 points above Kennen. Extended games heavily favor Sett, 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 Sett reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Sett 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 Sett

Sorcery rune tree - Kennen primary runes vs SettSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Kennen rune vs SettNimbus Cloak - best Kennen rune vs SettCelerity - best Kennen rune vs SettScorch - best Kennen rune vs Sett
Domination rune tree - Kennen secondary runes vs SettDomination
Cheap Shot - best Kennen rune vs SettUltimate Hunter - best Kennen rune vs Sett
100.0% WR

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

How does Kennen do against Sett in League of Legends?

Kennen wins the Kennen vs Sett matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Sett's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 26 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Kennen do against Sett in the early game?

In the early game, Kennen has the advantage against Sett with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Sett in the late game?

In the late game, Sett takes over the Kennen vs Sett matchup with a 64.3% win rate compared to 35.7%. Sett scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kennen vs Sett matchup?

Kennen wins the matchup against Sett with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Kennen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 26 games analyzed.

What is the best Kennen build against Sett?

The best Kennen build against Sett includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 16.7% 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 Sett?

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

Does Kennen counter Sett?

Yes, Kennen has a favorable matchup against Sett with a 53.9% win rate. Kennen strongly counters Sett in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Kennen against Sett?

When playing Kennen against Sett, 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.