Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Gnar
VS
Champion 2
Kennen
vs

50.5%
Gnar win rate vs Kennen
Skill matchup — could go either way
283
Games Analyzed
50.5%
Gnar WR
49.5%
Kennen WR
+42
Avg Gold Diff @15
Gnar
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesFleet Footwork / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Kennen
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Gnar
Level 6
Kennen
Level 6
Gnar
1 item
Gnar
Mega Gnar
Kennen
Zhonya's
Kennen
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Gnar deals AD damage while Kennen deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Kennen's Weakness
Kennen's main weakness: Short range, R telegraphed, squishy. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Gnar Win Condition
Poke in mini, engage in Mega with R
Kennen Win Condition
Flank with R+Zhonya's for AoE stun
Recommended Items
Gnar

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game
Frozen Mallet
Core
Build every game

Randuin's Omen
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Kennen's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Kennen's burst
Kennen

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Gnar's AD damage
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Kennen's Worst Matchups
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