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
Jax
VS
Champion 2
Kennen
vs

46.4%
Jax win rate vs Kennen
Kennen has the edge
407
Games Analyzed
46.4%
Jax WR
53.6%
Kennen WR
-284
Avg Gold Diff @15
Jax
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Kennen
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Jax
Level 6
Kennen
Level 6
Jax
Trinity Force
Kennen
Zhonya's
Jax
2 items
Kennen
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Jax is strongest late game while Kennen peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Jax deals Mixed damage while Kennen deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Sustained vs Burst
Kennen wants to combo and disengage. Jax wins extended trades. Don't let Kennen get a clean rotation  force long fights where sustain wins.
Range Advantage
Kennen has range advantage. Jax 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 Jax's Weakness
Jax's main weakness: Early game, ranged poke, team CC. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Jax Win Condition
Scale into unstoppable splitpusher, E blocks auto-attackers
Kennen Win Condition
Flank with R+Zhonya's for AoE stun
Recommended Items
Jax

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Spear of Shojin
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game

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

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game
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Kennen's Worst Matchups
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