Kennen Top Lane Runes & Strategy Guide

Optimal Rune Setup

• Primary: Domination
• Secondary: Sorcery
• Win Rate: 51.1% (based on 5,669 matches)
• Best Keystone: Electrocute

Core Runes Primary (Domination):

• Cheap Shot
• Grisly Mementos
• Ultimate Hunter

Secondary (Sorcery):

• Axiom Arcanist
• Absolute Focus

Strong Against

• Tahm Kench (60.7% WR)
• Quinn (58.8% WR)
• Trundle (58.3% WR)
• Aatrox (57.6% WR)
• Cassiopeia (57.5% WR)
• Rumble (57.2% WR)

Weak Against

• Heimerdinger (37.0% WR)
• Swain (42.6% WR)
• Singed (45.6% WR)
• Vladimir (45.6% WR)
• Urgot (46.4% WR)
• Pantheon (47.1% WR)

Best Jungle Synergies

• Shaco (58.4% WR)
• Talon (57.6% WR)
• Jarvan IV (54.4% WR)
• Graves (54.0% WR)
• Xin Zhao (54.0% WR)
• Nocturne (53.5% WR)

Key Gameplay Tips

1. Maximize range advantage against melee champions to deny CS and harass safely
2. Flank from side angles in teamfights when enemies have strong disengage
3. Adapt build path between AP or on-hit based on team composition needs
4. Control wave position to maintain safe distance while farming
5. Look for Ultimate opportunities in teamfights by positioning unpredictably

Remember that Kennen can be built either AP or on-hit, making him a versatile pick that can adapt to team needs and matchups.

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