Kennen is an AP-focused top laner who excels at ranged harassment and team fight control. This guide covers optimal builds and strategies for success.

Most Popular Build (53.0% WR, 2,371 matches):

• Summoner Spells: Flash, Teleport
• Keystone: Electrocute
• Runes: 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 Build (59.0% WR, 619 matches):

• Same summoners and runes
• Core: Liandry's Torment → Sorcerer's Shoes → Shadowflame
• Full Build: Add Zhonya's Hourglass → Void Staff → Rabadon's Deathcap

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)
• Swain (44.1% WR)
• Olaf (44.1% WR)
• Vladimir (45.0% WR)

Pro Tips:

• Use range advantage against melee champions to harass and deny CS
• Flank from side angles in teamfights when enemies have strong disengage
• Consider AP or on-hit builds based on team composition needs
• Stay at maximum range to avoid return trades
• Maximize Ultimate effectiveness through proper positioning

Best Synergies:

• Shaco (57.5% WR)
• Talon (56.7% WR)
• Graves (56.0% WR)

Situational Items:

• Adjust defensive rune shards based on lane opponent damage type
• Consider matchup-specific item adaptations when needed
• Modify build order based on game state and enemy composition

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