Kennen is a versatile top laner who excels at bullying melee champions and teamfighting. This guide covers optimal builds and strategies for Patch 15.4.

Most Popular Build (53.0% WR, 2,373 matches)

• Summoner Spells: Flash, Teleport
• Runes: Electrocute, Taste of Blood, Grisly Mementos, Ultimate Hunter + Absolute Focus, Scorch
• Core Items: Hextech Rocketbelt → Sorcerer's Shoes → Shadowflame
• Full Build: Add Zhonya's Hourglass → Void Staff → Rabadon's Deathcap
• Skill Order: Q > W > E

Alternative High-Win Build (58.9% WR, 620 matches)

• Same runes and summoners
• Core: Liandry's Torment → Sorcerer's Shoes → Shadowflame
• Complete with same items as popular build

Key Matchups: Strong Against:

• Trundle (60.0% WR)
• Tahm Kench (57.6% WR)
• Quinn (57.5% WR)
• Aatrox (57.2% WR)

Weak Against:

• Heimerdinger (39.7% WR)
• Olaf (43.8% WR)
• Swain (44.1% WR)
• Vladimir (44.8% WR)

Pro Tips:

• Use range advantage to harass melee champions
• Flank in teamfights when enemies have strong disengage
• Can build AP or on-hit based on team needs
• Stay at max range during trades
• Consider building defensive items early in difficult matchups

Best Synergies:

• Shaco (57.3% WR)
• Talon (56.8% WR)
• Graves (56.0% WR)

Situational Items:

• Zhonya's Hourglass (vs AD burst)
• Banshee's Veil (vs AP threats)
• Morellonomicon (vs healing)
• Void Staff (vs MR stacking)

Adjust your build and playstyle based on matchup, team composition, and game state for optimal results.

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