Smolder - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.9%
Pick Rate
7.0%

Smoldervs Kennen

DMarksmanMage
Patch26.9
Matches99,780
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 1, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Smolder vs Kennen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Smolder wins with a 100.0% win rate (+100.0%) over Kennen based on 6 games. Smolder holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Smolder build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Smolder vs Kennen matchup.

Smolder Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Smolder 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
Kennen - 100.0% win rateKennen(100.0%)
Smolder - 100.0% win rate in this matchup
Smolder
100.0% WR
VS
Kennen vs Smolder matchup - 0.0% win rate
Kennen
0.0% WR

Who Wins the Smolder vs Kennen Matchup?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Kennen matchup
Winner
Smolder
Matches: 6
100.0%
Win Rate
0.0%
8.1
CS / min
7.4
1,020
DMG / min
746
15,424
Gold / game
12,582
175
Heal / min
161
412
DMG Mitigated / min
552
0.4
CC / min
0.7
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Smolder vs Kennen Matchup Summary

The Smolder vs Kennen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 100.0% win rate compared to Kennen's 0.0%, giving Smolder a 100.0 percentage point advantage. Smolder dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kennen 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 Kennen leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Smolder players can confidently pick into Kennen and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kennen away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Smolder vs Kennen Laning Phase Breakdown

Smolder wins the laning phase against Kennen in League of Legends

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

Farming
8.1Smolder
7.4Kennen
Smolder edges out Kennen by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Smolder.
Damage
1,020Smolder
746Kennen
Smolder heavily out-damages Kennen by 274 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kennen should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Smolder's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
15,424Smolder
12,582Kennen
Smolder generates a commanding 2,842 more gold per game than Kennen. This substantial economic advantage means Smolder 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
0.4Smolder
0.7Kennen
Both Smolder and Kennen provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
587Smolder
713Kennen
Kennen heals and mitigates 125 more damage per minute than Smolder, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Kennen to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Smolder.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Smolder
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Smolder early game win rateSmolder100.0%
Kennen early game win rateKennen0.0%
Late Game
Smolder
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Smolder late game win rateSmolder100.0%
Kennen late game win rateKennen0.0%

Smolder dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Kennen. This lopsided early game means Smolder can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Smolder is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Kennen. Extended games heavily favor Smolder, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Smolder holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Kennen players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Smolder Runes Against Kennen

Precision rune tree - Smolder primary runes vs KennenPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Smolder rune vs KennenPresence of Mind - best Smolder rune vs KennenLegend: Haste - best Smolder rune vs KennenCoup de Grace - best Smolder rune vs Kennen
Sorcery rune tree - Smolder secondary runes vs KennenSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Smolder rune vs KennenTranscendence - best Smolder rune vs Kennen
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Smolder to press their advantage against Kennen, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Smolder matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Smolder'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 Smolder build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Smolder matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.73%1347.297813,57355.6%52.5%
37.74%1067.192013,70551.4%31.0%
60.40%1017.299713,74957.1%62.7%
40.43%947.292112,94834.4%43.5%
57.65%856.798313,30060.0%56.0%
43.90%827.192813,20238.9%47.8%
54.55%777.61,03714,32651.7%56.3%
44.62%657.195813,19445.8%43.9%
39.39%337.384712,78142.9%36.8%
68.75%327.41,05614,19750.0%80.0%
56.25%327.299713,93458.3%55.0%
37.50%327.190213,68154.5%28.6%
58.06%317.193313,74166.7%50.0%
62.07%297.098812,96666.7%58.8%
52.00%257.991212,64676.9%25.0%
58.33%247.11,04712,79372.7%46.1%
65.22%237.61,06014,59166.7%64.3%
47.83%237.590614,08620.0%55.6%
45.45%227.692013,64650.0%40.0%
40.00%207.497714,35060.0%33.3%
40.00%207.51,12515,61425.0%43.8%
36.84%197.798911,44341.7%28.6%
66.67%186.887812,48950.0%87.5%
25.00%167.274512,60628.6%22.2%
40.00%156.884013,45933.3%44.4%
53.33%157.01,06515,12883.3%33.3%
33.33%127.41,10414,03242.9%20.0%
63.64%116.895513,87250.0%66.7%
45.45%116.882212,82733.3%60.0%
37.50%86.969111,57720.0%66.7%
37.50%87.51,22714,25225.0%50.0%
75.00%87.31,13115,429100.0%66.7%
42.86%78.190415,11750.0%40.0%
50.00%66.095214,7020.0%60.0%
16.67%67.21,09515,1840.0%20.0%
50.00%67.585712,93833.3%66.7%
33.33%67.487612,56140.0%0.0%
100.00%68.11,02015,424100.0%100.0%
60.00%57.690614,1600.0%100.0%
40.00%56.875310,13133.3%50.0%
20.00%57.21,09512,9160.0%33.3%

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Smolder vs Kennen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Smolder do against Kennen in League of Legends?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Kennen matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to Kennen's 0.0%, a 100.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Smolder do against Kennen in the early game?

In the early game, Smolder has the advantage against Kennen with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Smolder players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Smolder do against Kennen in the late game?

In the late game, Smolder takes over the Smolder vs Kennen matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Smolder scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Smolder vs Kennen matchup?

Smolder wins the matchup against Kennen with a 100.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 100.0 percentage point advantage means Smolder is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Smolder build against Kennen?

The best Smolder build against Kennen includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Smolder runes against Kennen?

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

Does Smolder counter Kennen?

Yes, Smolder has a favorable matchup against Kennen with a 100.0% win rate. Smolder strongly counters Kennen in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Smolder against Kennen?

When playing Smolder against Kennen, 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.