Kennenvs Vex
Kennen vs Vex is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kennen wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Vex 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 Vex 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.
Vex(80.0%)Who Wins the Kennen vs Vex Matchup?
Kennen vs Vex Matchup Summary
The Kennen vs Vex matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Kennen wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Vex's 20.0%, giving Kennen a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Kennen dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vex players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vex leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kennen players can confidently pick into Vex and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vex 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 Vex Laning Phase Breakdown
Vex is favored during the laning phase against Kennen, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Vex holds advantages in farming, damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Kennen Build Against Vex
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Vex, providing the mobility and stats Kennen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kennen against Vex 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 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Vex. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kennen vs Vex matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Kennen50.0%Vex50.0%Kennen100.0%Vex0.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kennen and Vex, 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Vex. 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. Vex players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Kennen Runes Against Vex
Resolve
Sorcery
Running Resolve primary with Sorcery secondary allows Kennen to press their advantage against Vex, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Kennen matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.54% | 41 | 6.6 | 962 | 13,138 | 71.4% | 51.9% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 6.4 | 924 | 13,181 | 44.4% | 47.6% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 6.1 | 861 | 11,247 | 42.9% | 46.7% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 6.5 | 1,109 | 10,711 | 46.1% | 22.2% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 5.9 | 990 | 11,813 | 44.4% | 41.7% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 6.0 | 830 | 12,513 | 71.4% | 23.1% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 6.2 | 931 | 11,991 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 20 | 5.9 | 966 | 11,642 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 6.1 | 827 | 11,082 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 6.3 | 934 | 11,501 | 72.7% | 71.4% | |
| 23.53% | 17 | 5.9 | 689 | 9,488 | 20.0% | 28.6% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 6.3 | 846 | 10,853 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.8 | 829 | 12,142 | 62.5% | 28.6% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.5 | 784 | 11,173 | 22.2% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 6.2 | 790 | 11,442 | 42.9% | 37.5% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.6 | 755 | 8,815 | 44.4% | 40.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.0 | 951 | 10,408 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.0 | 957 | 11,013 | 16.7% | 62.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.3 | 823 | 9,891 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 6.7 | 918 | 12,369 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.3 | 891 | 10,830 | 44.4% | 75.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.3 | 1,015 | 12,881 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.2 | 637 | 9,834 | 28.6% | 80.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 6.4 | 964 | 13,385 | 50.0% | 87.5% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 6.3 | 816 | 11,813 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 6.0 | 880 | 11,343 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.8 | 782 | 10,100 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.3 | 821 | 10,054 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.8 | 847 | 11,752 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 893 | 11,784 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.5 | 931 | 11,353 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.4 | 868 | 11,930 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 1,069 | 14,187 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 866 | 11,954 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 782 | 10,402 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 1,118 | 12,958 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.9 | 823 | 12,477 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.5 | 869 | 10,288 | 60.0% | 25.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.4 | 1,085 | 9,930 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.2 | 1,054 | 13,045 | 66.7% | 16.7% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 7.2 | 1,018 | 13,131 | 75.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.3 | 974 | 12,305 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.2 | 873 | 13,501 | 100.0% | 28.6% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 4.9 | 759 | 11,796 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.9 | 745 | 11,556 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.6 | 813 | 11,803 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.3 | 823 | 11,928 | 100.0% | 14.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 7.0 | 1,284 | 13,954 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.0 | 745 | 9,830 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.7 | 703 | 8,336 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.4 | 917 | 9,061 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.5 | 944 | 12,914 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 839 | 12,395 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.3 | 893 | 12,162 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.3 | 769 | 12,316 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.5 | 1,061 | 14,881 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.3 | 871 | 11,661 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.2 | 713 | 10,626 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.1 | 573 | 9,729 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 558 | 9,614 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 704 | 10,389 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 774 | 10,260 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 816 | 10,985 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 742 | 11,632 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 964 | 11,375 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 771 | 11,987 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.9 | 670 | 10,825 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
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Kennen vs Vex - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kennen do against Vex in League of Legends?
Kennen wins the Kennen vs Vex matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Vex's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Kennen do against Vex in the early game?
In the early game, Kennen has the advantage against Vex 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 Vex in the late game?
In the late game, Kennen takes over the Kennen vs Vex matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Kennen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Kennen vs Vex matchup?
Kennen wins the matchup against Vex with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Kennen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Kennen build against Vex?
The best Kennen build against Vex includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt with Spellslinger'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 Vex?
The best Kennen runes against Vex use the Resolve primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Kennen vs Vex matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kennen counter Vex?
Yes, Kennen has a favorable matchup against Vex with a 80.0% win rate. Kennen strongly counters Vex in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Kennen against Vex?
When playing Kennen against Vex, 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.