Kennen - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.7%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Kennenvs Vladimir

CMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kennen vs Vladimir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Vladimir wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Kennen based on 9 games. Kennen wins the early laning phase while Vladimir scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kennen build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kennen vs Vladimir 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.

Compare against an opponent
Vladimir - 33.3% win rateVladimir(33.3%)
Kennen - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Kennen
33.3% WR
VS
Vladimir vs Kennen matchup - 66.7% win rate
Vladimir
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Kennen vs Vladimir Matchup?

Vladimir wins the Kennen vs Vladimir matchup
Winner
Vladimir
Matches: 9
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
6.2
CS / min
7.3
1,054
DMG / min
825
13,045
Gold / game
13,296
175
Heal / min
977
534
DMG Mitigated / min
636
0.9
CC / min
0.1
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
16.7%
Late Game WR
83.3%

Kennen vs Vladimir Matchup Summary

The Kennen vs Vladimir matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Vladimir wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Kennen's 33.3%, giving Vladimir a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kennen controls the early laning stage, but Vladimir outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kennen needs to press advantages before Vladimir reaches their power spikes, while Vladimir should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Kennen leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vladimir 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 Vladimir 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 Vladimir Laning Phase Breakdown

Vladimir wins the laning phase against Kennen in League of Legends

Vladimir is favored during the laning phase against Kennen, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Vladimir holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.2Kennen
7.3Vladimir
Vladimir significantly out-farms Kennen by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 16 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Vladimir a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Kennen players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,054Kennen
825Vladimir
Kennen heavily out-damages Vladimir by 230 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vladimir 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
13,045Kennen
13,296Vladimir
Kennen and Vladimir generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 251 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.9Kennen
0.1Vladimir
Kennen provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Vladimir, 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
709Kennen
1,612Vladimir
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Kennen, healing and mitigating 903 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir 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 Vladimir

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kennen
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kennen early game win rateKennen66.7%
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir33.3%
Late Game
Vladimir
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Kennen late game win rateKennen16.7%
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir83.3%

Kennen dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Vladimir. This lopsided early game means Kennen can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Vladimir is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 83.3% win rate — 66.7 points above Kennen. Extended games heavily favor Vladimir, 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 Vladimir reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Vladimir 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 Vladimir

Domination rune tree - Kennen primary runes vs VladimirDomination
Electrocute - best Kennen rune vs VladimirCheap Shot - best Kennen rune vs VladimirGrisly Mementos - best Kennen rune vs VladimirTreasure Hunter - best Kennen rune vs Vladimir
Precision rune tree - Kennen secondary runes vs VladimirPrecision
Presence of Mind - best Kennen rune vs VladimirCut Down - best Kennen rune vs Vladimir
100.0% WR

The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Kennen the best tools to compete against Vladimir in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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.

Kennen matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
58.54%416.696213,13871.4%51.9%
46.67%306.492413,18144.4%47.6%
44.83%296.186111,24742.9%46.7%
36.36%226.51,10910,71146.1%22.2%
42.86%215.999011,81344.4%41.7%
40.00%206.083012,51371.4%23.1%
60.00%206.293111,99150.0%66.7%
80.00%205.996611,642100.0%50.0%
50.00%206.182711,08233.3%75.0%
72.22%186.393411,50172.7%71.4%
23.53%175.96899,48820.0%28.6%
62.50%166.384610,85360.0%66.7%
46.67%156.882912,14262.5%28.6%
33.33%156.578411,17322.2%50.0%
40.00%156.279011,44242.9%37.5%
42.86%146.67558,81544.4%40.0%
35.71%146.095110,40833.3%37.5%
42.86%146.095711,01316.7%62.5%
53.85%136.38239,89155.6%50.0%
69.23%136.791812,36960.0%75.0%
53.85%136.389110,83044.4%75.0%
61.54%136.31,01512,88150.0%71.4%
50.00%126.26379,83428.6%80.0%
75.00%126.496413,38550.0%87.5%
75.00%126.381611,81366.7%83.3%
72.73%116.088011,34380.0%66.7%
54.55%115.878210,10040.0%66.7%
54.55%116.382110,05450.0%66.7%
63.64%116.884711,75260.0%66.7%
40.00%105.889311,78440.0%40.0%
50.00%105.593111,35350.0%50.0%
50.00%106.486811,93075.0%33.3%
20.00%106.31,06914,1870.0%20.0%
50.00%106.386611,95466.7%42.9%
40.00%105.878210,40233.3%50.0%
60.00%106.01,11812,958100.0%33.3%
33.33%95.982312,4770.0%42.9%
44.44%96.586910,28860.0%25.0%
55.56%96.41,0859,93075.0%40.0%
33.33%96.21,05413,04566.7%16.7%
77.78%97.21,01813,13175.0%80.0%
66.67%96.397412,30550.0%80.0%
37.50%86.287313,501100.0%28.6%
75.00%84.975911,79675.0%75.0%
37.50%85.974511,55633.3%40.0%
37.50%85.681311,80333.3%40.0%
25.00%86.382311,928100.0%14.3%
62.50%87.01,28413,95450.0%66.7%
57.14%74.07459,83050.0%66.7%
57.14%76.77038,33640.0%100.0%
42.86%76.49179,06160.0%0.0%
66.67%66.594412,914100.0%33.3%
83.33%65.783912,395100.0%80.0%
16.67%66.389312,1620.0%25.0%
66.67%66.376912,31666.7%66.7%
50.00%65.51,06114,8810.0%50.0%
50.00%65.387111,66166.7%33.3%
50.00%66.271310,62666.7%33.3%
16.67%66.15739,72925.0%0.0%
40.00%55.85589,61450.0%0.0%
40.00%55.870410,38950.0%0.0%
40.00%56.377410,26066.7%0.0%
80.00%55.581610,98550.0%100.0%
60.00%55.174211,632100.0%50.0%
80.00%55.796411,37566.7%100.0%
60.00%55.077111,9870.0%100.0%
40.00%54.967010,82566.7%0.0%

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Kennen vs Vladimir - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kennen do against Vladimir in League of Legends?

Vladimir wins the Kennen vs Vladimir matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Kennen's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kennen do against Vladimir in the early game?

In the early game, Kennen has the advantage against Vladimir with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Vladimir in the late game?

In the late game, Vladimir takes over the Kennen vs Vladimir matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to 16.7%. Vladimir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kennen vs Vladimir matchup?

Vladimir wins the matchup against Kennen with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Vladimir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Kennen build against Vladimir?

The best Kennen build against Vladimir includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, 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 Vladimir?

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

Does Kennen counter Vladimir?

No, Kennen struggles against Vladimir with only a 33.3% win rate. Vladimir has the advantage in this matchup. Kennen players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vladimir's lead.

How do I play Kennen against Vladimir?

When playing Kennen against Vladimir, play cautiously and avoid Vladimir's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Vladimir has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.