Kennen is a versatile mid-lane champion who can be built either AP or on-hit. This comprehensive guide covers optimal builds, matchups, and strategies for success.

Core Build (56.8% Win Rate)

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

Alternative Build (58.2% Win Rate)

• Summoner Spells: Flash, Teleport
• Runes: Summon Aery, Nimbus Cloak, Transcendence, Scorch, Taste of Blood, Ultimate Hunter
• Core Items: Same as main build
• Skill Order: Q > W > E

Best Matchups (Win Rate)

• Fizz (72.0%)
• Smolder (70.0%)
• Sion (70.0%)
• Vex (70.0%)
• Mel (69.3%)

Worst Matchups (Win Rate)

• Vel'Koz (33.3%)
• Kayle (33.3%)
• Annie (36.8%)
• Qiyana (38.7%)

Key Tips

• Flank from the side during team fights if enemies have strong disengage
• Play safely early game to avoid falling behind
• Consider team composition when choosing between AP or on-hit builds
• Build defensive items like Zhonya's Hourglass against high-threat matchups

Situational Items

• Banshee's Veil (vs AP threats)
• Liandry's Torment (vs tanky teams)
• Stormsurge (for more burst damage)

Best Synergies

• Shaco (57.3%)
• Talon (56.8%)
• Graves (56.0%)
• Bel'Veth (54.9%)
• Nocturne (54.6%)

Remember to adjust your build based on team composition, enemy threats, and game state for optimal performance.

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