Energy-based AP champion Kennen excels in top lane through ranged harassment and team fight control. His kit revolves around applying Mark of the Storm stacks to stun enemies while dealing significant magic damage.

Core Abilities:

• Passive: Mark of the Storm - Every 3rd ability hit stuns targets
• Q: Thundering Shuriken - Long-range energy bolt that marks targets
• W: Electrical Surge - Passive enhances auto-attacks, active damages marked enemies
• E: Lightning Rush - Mobility skill that grants movement speed and applies marks
• R: Slicing Maelstrom - AoE ultimate that can stun multiple enemies

Optimal Skill Order:

1. Start E at level 1 for trading and mobility
2. Take W at level 2 for enhanced auto-attacks
3. Max Q > W > E
4. Always level R at 6/11/16

Key Build Path: Starting Items:

• Doran's Blade + Health Potion
• Or Dark Seal + Refillable Potion

Core Items:

• Hextech Rocketbelt
• Zhonya's Hourglass
• Rabadon's Deathcap

Situational Items:

• Void Staff (vs MR)
• Morellonomicon (vs healing)
• Banshee's Veil (vs AP threats)

Playstyle:

• Harass with auto-attacks and Q in lane
• Use E to escape ganks or engage fights
• Look for multi-target ultimates in teamfights
• Position safely while stacking marks
• Coordinate ultimate with team's CC

Strengths:

• Strong lane harass
• Energy-based (no mana issues)
• Powerful AoE crowd control
• Good scaling with AP
• Flexible build paths

Weaknesses:

• Squishy without items
• Requires good positioning
• Vulnerable when E is on cooldown
• Can be countered by tanky champions
• Needs team follow-up for optimal impact

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