
Kennen Top Guide: Pro Tips & Best Counters For Climbing
Kennen is a versatile top lane champion who can be built as either AP or AD, offering flexibility based on team composition needs. This guide covers essential strategies, matchups, and tips for mastering the Heart of the Storm.

Kennen, der Herz des Sturms
Strong Matchups (57-60% Win Rate):
- Trundle
- Tahm Kench
- Renekton
- Quinn
- Aatrox
- Rumble
Weak Matchups (38-47% Win Rate):
- Heimerdinger
- Swain
- Vladimir
- Irelia
- Yorick
- Ryze
Best Jungle Synergies:
- Shaco (58.9%)
- Talon (58.3%)
- Jarvan IV (54.4%)
- Graves (53.9%)
- Xin Zhao (53.8%)
- Hecarim (53.3%)
Essential Tips:
- Maximize your range advantage against melee champions by harassing them while they attempt to farm
- Maintain maximum range during trades to prevent counter-engagement
- When facing teams with strong disengage, use side flanks to optimize your Ultimate (R)
- Assess your team's damage composition before deciding between AP or on-hit builds
- Practice positioning for optimal Ultimate usage in teamfights
The champion's flexibility in build paths and strong lane presence makes Kennen an excellent pick for both new players and experienced top laners. Success with Kennen relies heavily on proper positioning, timing, and understanding of power spikes based on your chosen build path.
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