Skins
Counters
Kennen is Strong Against
Base Stats
Gameplay Ratings
Attack
Defense
Magic
Per Level
Abilities
E
Lightning Rush
Kennen morphs into a lightning form, enabling him to pass through units and apply a Mark of the Storm. Kennen gains Move Speed when entering this form, and attack speed when leaving it.
Passive
Mark of the Storm
Kennen stuns enemies he hits 3 times with his abilities.
Q
Thundering Shuriken
Kennen throws a fast moving shuriken towards a location, causing damage and adding a Mark of the Storm to any opponent that it hits.
R (Ultimate)
Slicing Maelstrom
Kennen summons a storm that strikes at nearby enemy champions for magical damage.
W
Electrical Surge
Kennen passively deals extra damage and adds a Mark of the Storm to his target every few attacks, and he can activate this ability to damage and add another Mark of the Storm to targets who are already marked.
Playing As Kennen
- -You can stun your opponents by inflicting 3 Marks of the Storm upon them.
- -Lightning Rush can be used to initiate fights with its Energy return component, allowing him to use other abilities afterward.
- -You can land an initial Mark of the Storm debuff on an opponent with Thundering Shuriken, and then add to it with Electrical Surge.
Playing Against Kennen
- -Consider playing a bit more cautiously around Kennen when you have a Mark of the Storm debuff. If he hits you with 3 Marks of the Storm, you will get stunned.
- -Kennen is flimsy by nature - turn and attack him if he gets careless with Lightning Rush.
Lore
More than just the lightning-quick enforcer of Ionian balance, Kennen is the only yordle member of the Kinkou. Despite his small, furry stature, he is eager to take on any threat with a whirling storm of shuriken and boundless enthusiasm. Alongside his master Shen, Kennen patrols the spirit realm, employing devastating electrical energy to strike down his enemies.
About Kennen, the Heart of the Tempest
More than just the lightning-quick enforcer of Ionian balance, Kennen is the only yordle member of the Kinkou. Despite his small, furry stature, he is eager to take on any threat with a whirling storm of shuriken and boundless enthusiasm. Alongside his master Shen, Kennen patrols the spirit realm, employing devastating electrical energy to strike down his enemies.
How to Play Kennen
Playing Kenneneffectively comes down to understanding the champion's role, combo patterns, and power spikes. As a mage, Kennen benefits from the recommended runes and core items shown above, which reflect the current meta across ranked play.
Strengths & Ally Tips
- You can stun your opponents by inflicting 3 Marks of the Storm upon them.
- Lightning Rush can be used to initiate fights with its Energy return component, allowing him to use other abilities afterward.
- You can land an initial Mark of the Storm debuff on an opponent with Thundering Shuriken, and then add to it with Electrical Surge.
Playing Against Kennen
- Consider playing a bit more cautiously around Kennen when you have a Mark of the Storm debuff. If he hits you with 3 Marks of the Storm, you will get stunned.
- Kennen is flimsy by nature - turn and attack him if he gets careless with Lightning Rush.
Kennen Counters and Matchups
Kennen's toughest matchup this patch is Malzahar. Conversely, Kennen performs strongly into Kaisa.
Difficulty and Who Should Play Kennen
Riot rates Kennen's difficulty at 4/10. Kennen sits in the middle range — approachable, but with enough depth to reward practice.