Kennen - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Kennenvs Yasuo

DMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kennen vs Yasuo is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Yasuo wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Kennen based on 26 games. Yasuo 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 Yasuo 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 - 46.1% win rate in this matchup
Kennen
46.1% WR
VS
Yasuo vs Kennen matchup - 53.9% win rate
Yasuo
53.9% WR

Who Wins the Kennen vs Yasuo Matchup?

Yasuo wins the Kennen vs Yasuo matchup
Winner
Yasuo
Matches: 26
46.1%
Win Rate
53.9%
6.4
CS / min
7.0
809
DMG / min
724
11,771
Gold / game
12,169
171
Heal / min
246
564
DMG Mitigated / min
1,030
0.9
CC / min
0.8
12.5%
Early Game WR
87.5%
61.1%
Late Game WR
38.9%

Kennen vs Yasuo Matchup Summary

The Kennen vs Yasuo matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 26 recent matches analyzed, Yasuo wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Kennen's 46.1%, giving Yasuo a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Yasuo controls the early laning stage, but Kennen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Yasuo 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 Yasuo leads by 542 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Yasuo 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 Yasuo 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 Yasuo Laning Phase Breakdown

Yasuo wins the laning phase against Kennen in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Kennen
7.0Yasuo
Yasuo edges out Kennen by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Yasuo.
Damage
809Kennen
724Yasuo
Kennen heavily out-damages Yasuo by 85 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Yasuo 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
11,771Kennen
12,169Yasuo
Yasuo earns 398 more gold per game than Kennen, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Yasuo slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.9Kennen
0.8Yasuo
Both Kennen and Yasuo 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
735Kennen
1,276Yasuo
Yasuo vastly out-sustains Kennen, healing and mitigating 542 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Yasuo 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 Yasuo

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Yasuo, providing the mobility and stats Kennen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kennen against Yasuo 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 62.5% win rate across 8 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Yasuo. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kennen vs Yasuo matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Yasuo
87.5%
+75.0% advantage
Kennen early game win rateKennen12.5%
Yasuo early game win rateYasuo87.5%
Late Game
Kennen
61.1%
+22.2% advantage
Kennen late game win rateKennen61.1%
Yasuo late game win rateYasuo38.9%

Yasuo dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 87.5% win rate — a 75.0 percentage point lead over Kennen. This lopsided early game means Yasuo 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 61.1% win rate — 22.2 points above Yasuo. Extended games heavily favor Kennen, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Yasuo must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Kennen reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Kennen 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 Yasuo

Domination rune tree - Kennen primary runes vs YasuoDomination
Electrocute - best Kennen rune vs YasuoTaste of Blood - best Kennen rune vs YasuoSixth Sense - best Kennen rune vs YasuoUltimate Hunter - best Kennen rune vs Yasuo
Inspiration rune tree - Kennen secondary runes vs YasuoInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Kennen rune vs YasuoCash Back - best Kennen rune vs Yasuo
100.0% WR

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


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 Yasuo - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kennen do against Yasuo in League of Legends?

Yasuo wins the Kennen vs Yasuo matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Kennen'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 Yasuo in the early game?

In the early game, Yasuo has the advantage against Kennen with a 87.5% win rate versus 12.5%. Yasuo players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kennen do against Yasuo in the late game?

In the late game, Kennen takes over the Kennen vs Yasuo matchup with a 61.1% win rate compared to 38.9%. Kennen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kennen vs Yasuo matchup?

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

What is the best Kennen build against Yasuo?

The best Kennen build against Yasuo includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 62.5% 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 Yasuo?

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

Does Kennen counter Yasuo?

No, Kennen struggles against Yasuo with only a 46.1% win rate. Yasuo has the advantage in this matchup. Kennen players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Yasuo's lead.

How do I play Kennen against Yasuo?

When playing Kennen against Yasuo, play cautiously and avoid Yasuo's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Yasuo in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.