Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Irelia
VS
Champion 2
Kennen
vs

55.3%
Irelia win rate vs Kennen
Irelia hard counters Kennen
394
Games Analyzed
55.3%
Irelia WR
44.7%
Kennen WR
+426
Avg Gold Diff @15
Irelia
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Kennen
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Irelia
Level 2
Irelia
Level 5
Kennen
Level 6
Irelia
BORK
Kennen
Zhonya's
Kennen
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Irelia is strongest early game while Kennen peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Irelia deals AD damage while Kennen deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Kennen has range advantage. Irelia should look for short trades when Kennen uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Kennen's Weakness
Kennen's main weakness: Short range, R telegraphed, squishy. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Irelia Win Condition
Stack passive on minions, all-in with 4 stacks
Kennen Win Condition
Flank with R+Zhonya's for AoE stun
Recommended Items
Irelia

Blade of the Ruined King
Core
Build every game

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Wit's End
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 Irelia's AD damage
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Kennen's Worst Matchups
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