Kennenvs Sion
Kennen vs Sion is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Sion wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Kennen based on 6 games. Sion 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 Sion matchup.
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.
Who Wins the Kennen vs Sion Matchup?
Kennen vs Sion Matchup Summary
The Kennen vs Sion matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Sion wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Kennen's 33.3%, giving Sion a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sion controls the early laning stage, but Kennen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sion 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 Sion leads by 2,501 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sion has a strong advantage in this matchup. Kennen players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Sion overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Kennen vs Sion Laning Phase Breakdown
Sion is favored during the laning phase against Kennen, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Sion holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Kennen Build Against Sion
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Sion, providing the mobility and stats Kennen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kennen against Sion are Liandry's Torment, 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 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Sion. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kennen vs Sion matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Sion100.0%Kennen50.0%Sion50.0%Sion dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Kennen. This lopsided early game means Sion 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 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Sion. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Sion has the edge early, but Kennen gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Kennen Runes Against Sion
Inspiration
Domination
The Inspiration and Domination rune setup gives Kennen the best tools to compete against Sion in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Kennen matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.39% | 31 | 6.3 | 831 | 11,669 | 53.9% | 44.4% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 5.8 | 824 | 10,097 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 5.9 | 826 | 12,124 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 5.8 | 960 | 11,255 | 44.4% | 54.5% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 5.3 | 729 | 11,318 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.5 | 931 | 12,222 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.6 | 917 | 12,233 | 62.5% | 36.4% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 5.9 | 958 | 10,704 | 80.0% | 37.5% | |
| 27.78% | 18 | 5.9 | 1,026 | 10,048 | 25.0% | 30.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 5.8 | 774 | 8,814 | 55.6% | 25.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 5.7 | 1,072 | 13,070 | 40.0% | 63.6% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.3 | 839 | 10,173 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 5.7 | 746 | 9,895 | 57.1% | 57.1% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 5.9 | 900 | 10,307 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 5.8 | 831 | 12,564 | 50.0% | 77.8% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 5.7 | 898 | 10,007 | 20.0% | 37.5% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.1 | 792 | 10,582 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.9 | 936 | 9,563 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 5.9 | 691 | 12,079 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.8 | 1,023 | 12,460 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.6 | 876 | 12,557 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.5 | 912 | 13,615 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.5 | 898 | 11,245 | 20.0% | 71.4% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.0 | 644 | 11,607 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.1 | 959 | 13,923 | 0.0% | 44.4% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.9 | 843 | 10,374 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.5 | 1,086 | 8,278 | 40.0% | 20.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.5 | 888 | 10,514 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.0 | 812 | 8,435 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.7 | 817 | 11,023 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 5.4 | 825 | 12,325 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.6 | 998 | 9,795 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.3 | 797 | 8,121 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.5 | 837 | 8,876 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.0 | 914 | 11,695 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.3 | 982 | 11,512 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.2 | 831 | 10,408 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.4 | 1,110 | 13,082 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.2 | 796 | 13,685 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.9 | 854 | 9,426 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.5 | 746 | 11,452 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.3 | 944 | 13,840 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 762 | 9,675 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 761 | 10,595 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 795 | 8,543 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 953 | 11,678 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 736 | 11,583 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 821 | 10,252 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 777 | 12,659 | 0.0% | 60.0% |
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Kennen vs Sion - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kennen do against Sion in League of Legends?
Sion wins the Kennen vs Sion matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Kennen's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Kennen do against Sion in the early game?
In the early game, Sion has the advantage against Kennen with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Sion players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Kennen do against Sion in the late game?
In the late game, Kennen takes over the Kennen vs Sion matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Kennen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Kennen vs Sion matchup?
Sion wins the matchup against Kennen with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Sion is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Kennen build against Sion?
The best Kennen build against Sion includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Kennen runes against Sion?
The best Kennen runes against Sion use the Inspiration primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 0.0% win rate in the Kennen vs Sion matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kennen counter Sion?
No, Kennen struggles against Sion with only a 33.3% win rate. Sion has the advantage in this matchup. Kennen players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sion's lead.
How do I play Kennen against Sion?
When playing Kennen against Sion, play cautiously and avoid Sion's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Sion in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.