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

Kennenvs Volibear

CMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kennen vs Volibear is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kennen wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Volibear based on 6 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 Volibear 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
Volibear - 83.3% win rateVolibear(83.3%)
Kennen - 83.3% win rate in this matchup
Kennen
83.3% WR
VS
Volibear vs Kennen matchup - 16.7% win rate
Volibear
16.7% WR

Who Wins the Kennen vs Volibear Matchup?

Kennen wins the Kennen vs Volibear matchup
Winner
Kennen
Matches: 6
83.3%
Win Rate
16.7%
5.7
CS / min
6.3
839
DMG / min
742
12,395
Gold / game
13,612
153
Heal / min
245
579
DMG Mitigated / min
1,764
1.1
CC / min
0.9
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
80.0%
Late Game WR
20.0%

Kennen vs Volibear Matchup Summary

The Kennen vs Volibear matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Kennen wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Volibear's 16.7%, giving Kennen a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Kennen dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Volibear players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Volibear leads by 1,277 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kennen players can confidently pick into Volibear and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Volibear 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 Volibear Laning Phase Breakdown

Volibear wins the laning phase against Kennen in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.7Kennen
6.3Volibear
Volibear edges out Kennen by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Volibear.
Damage
839Kennen
742Volibear
Kennen heavily out-damages Volibear by 97 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Volibear 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
12,395Kennen
13,612Volibear
Volibear generates a commanding 1,217 more gold per game than Kennen. This substantial economic advantage means Volibear consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kennen should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Kennen
0.9Volibear
Both Kennen and Volibear 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
733Kennen
2,009Volibear
Volibear vastly out-sustains Kennen, healing and mitigating 1,277 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Volibear 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 Volibear

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Volibear, providing the mobility and stats Kennen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kennen against Volibear 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Volibear. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kennen vs Volibear matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kennen
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kennen early game win rateKennen100.0%
Volibear early game win rateVolibear0.0%
Late Game
Kennen
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Kennen late game win rateKennen80.0%
Volibear late game win rateVolibear20.0%

Kennen dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Volibear. This lopsided early game means Kennen 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 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Volibear. 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. Volibear players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kennen Runes Against Volibear

Domination rune tree - Kennen primary runes vs VolibearDomination
Electrocute - best Kennen rune vs VolibearTaste of Blood - best Kennen rune vs VolibearGrisly Mementos - best Kennen rune vs VolibearUltimate Hunter - best Kennen rune vs Volibear
Sorcery rune tree - Kennen secondary runes vs VolibearSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Kennen rune vs VolibearScorch - best Kennen rune vs Volibear
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Kennen to press their advantage against Volibear, 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.

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 Volibear - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kennen do against Volibear in League of Legends?

Kennen wins the Kennen vs Volibear matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Volibear's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kennen do against Volibear in the early game?

In the early game, Kennen has the advantage against Volibear with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Volibear in the late game?

In the late game, Kennen takes over the Kennen vs Volibear matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Kennen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kennen vs Volibear matchup?

Kennen wins the matchup against Volibear with a 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Kennen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Kennen build against Volibear?

The best Kennen build against Volibear includes Shadowflame, 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 Volibear?

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

Does Kennen counter Volibear?

Yes, Kennen has a favorable matchup against Volibear with a 83.3% win rate. Kennen strongly counters Volibear in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Kennen against Volibear?

When playing Kennen against Volibear, 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.