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
Kennen
VS
Champion 2
Ambessa
vs

51.8%
Kennen win rate vs Ambessa
Skill matchup — could go either way
253
Games Analyzed
51.8%
Kennen WR
48.2%
Ambessa WR
+142
Avg Gold Diff @15
Kennen
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Ambessa
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Ambessa
Level 3
Kennen
Level 6
Ambessa
Level 6
Ambessa
1 item
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
Kennen deals AP damage while Ambessa deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Kennen has range advantage. Ambessa 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 Ambessa's Weakness
Ambessa's main weakness: Ranged poke, hard CC, falling behind. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Kennen Win Condition
Flank with R+Zhonya's for AoE stun
Ambessa Win Condition
Dash resets, snowball lane lead
Recommended Items
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 Ambessa's AD damage
Ambessa

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
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's Worst Matchups
Ambessa's Worst Matchups
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