Kennen the Heart of the Tempest
More than just the lightning-quick enforcer of Ionian balance, Kennen is the only yordle member of the Kinkou. Despite his small, furry stature, he is eager to take on any threat with a whirling storm of shuriken and boundless enthusiasm. Alongside his master Shen, Kennen patrols the spirit realm, employing devastating electrical energy to strike down his enemies.
Mark of the Storm
Kennen stuns enemies he hits 3 times with his abilities.
Thundering Shuriken
Kennen throws a fast moving shuriken towards a location, causing damage and adding a Mark of the Storm to any opponent that it hits.
Cost:- 60/
- 55/
- 50/
- 45/
- 40
Cooldown:- 7/
- 6/
- 6/
- 5/
- 4
Range:- 950
Electrical Surge
Kennen passively deals extra damage and adds a Mark of the Storm to his target every few attacks, and he can activate this ability to damage and add another Mark of the Storm to targets who are already marked.
Cost:- 40
Cooldown:- 13/
- 11/
- 10/
- 8/
- 6
Range:- 725
Lightning Rush
Kennen morphs into a lightning form, enabling him to pass through units and apply a Mark of the Storm. Kennen gains Move Speed when entering this form, and attack speed when leaving it.
Cost:- 80
Cooldown:- 10/
- 9/
- 8/
- 7/
- 6
Range:- 170
Slicing Maelstrom
Kennen summons a storm that strikes at nearby enemy champions for magical damage.
Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 120/
- 100/
- 80
Range:- 550
- Mage
Patch 26.1 Kennen Changes
Quick overview of Kennen's optimal setup in League of Legends. Kennen's top build includes Slightly Magical Footwear, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, using First Strike, Cash Back, Triple Tonic for maximum effectiveness. Kennen performs well against Yorick, Gwen, Galio but struggles against Veigar, Chogath, Pantheon.
- Kennen's Top Build
- Kennen's Best Runes
- Kennen's Top Matchups
- Kennen's Counters
Kennen's base statistics in League of Legends. Kennen has 580 base health, 48 attack damage, 29 armor, and 30 magic resist. Understanding Kennen's stats is crucial for maximizing Kennen's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Kennen's stats against other champions to see how Kennen ranks.
AP:0
AD:48(3.75 per level)
AS:0(3.4 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:200(0 per level)
Mana Regen:50(0 per level)
Health:580(98 per level)
Health Regen:5(0.65 per level)
Armor:29(4.95 per level)
MR:30(1.3 per level)
Speed:335
Attack Range:550(550 per level)
Kennen Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Kennen Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 58.08% win rate in 25 minute games, while performing lowest at 46.71% in 40 minute games. Understanding Kennen Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Kennen's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 83.7%, Late Game: 23.8%, Objective Control: 58.5%, Supportive Strength: 44.0%, Creep Farming: 61.0%, Damage: 76.7%. These percentile rankings show how Kennen compares to other champions in each category.
Kennen maintains relatively consistent performance across different skill tiers in League of Legends, with win rates remaining stable from Iron (53.7%) to Diamond (53.4%). This stability, with only a 0.3% variance, indicates that Kennen has a balanced skill floor and ceiling. The champion's effectiveness doesn't drastically change based on player skill level, suggesting that Kennen's core strengths are accessible to players across all ranks while still offering depth for experienced players. Performance data across tiers (Iron (53.7%), Bronze (47.4%), Silver (47.7%), Gold (48.4%), Platinum (49.2%)) shows that Kennen provides value regardless of whether you're learning the champion or have mastered the mechanics. This consistency makes Kennen a reliable pick for players at any skill level. Both new and veteran players can find success by focusing on fundamental gameplay principles such as proper positioning, ability timing, and decision-making. While mechanical skill helps optimize Kennen's performance, the champion's stable win rate across ranks demonstrates that game knowledge and smart play are equally important. Players can confidently pick Kennen knowing that the champion's viability isn't heavily dependent on reaching higher skill tiers, though continued practice and improvement will naturally enhance your effectiveness.
When to Pick Kennen
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Yorick and Gwen
- Optimal rune setup achieves 62.5% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Veigar (32.0% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Kennen into favorable matchups like Yorick where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Inspiration + $Domination rune setup for a $62.5% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Kennen Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Kennen in League of Legends?
Kennen is currently C tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Kennen ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Kennen's win rate?
Kennen has a 49.84% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Kennen's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Kennen?
Champions similar to Kennen include Neeko, Vex, and Kayle. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Kennen in League of Legends.
How does Kennen perform during different match durations?
Kennen's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Kennen's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Kennen's performance at different game lengths.