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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 Kennen
VS
Champion 2
Riven Riven
Kennen
vs
Riven
48.8%
Kennen win rate vs Riven
Skill matchup — could go either way
215
Games Analyzed
48.8%
Kennen WR
51.2%
Riven WR
-92
Avg Gold Diff @15
Kennen
Kennen
mageteamfightranged-top
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Riven
Riven
fighterassassinoutplay
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*****
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Riven
Riven Level 1
Kennen
Kennen Level 6
Riven
Riven Level 6
Riven
Riven 1 item
Kennen
Kennen Zhonya's
Kennen
Kennen 2 items
How to Play This Matchup
1
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.
2
Mixed Resistances
Kennen deals AP damage while Riven deals AD. Build resistances accordingly — don't stack the wrong type.
3
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
4
Range Advantage
Kennen has range advantage. Riven 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.
5
Exploit Kennen's Weakness
Kennen's main weakness: Short range, R telegraphed, squishy. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
6
Kennen Win Condition
Flank with R+Zhonya's for AoE stun
7
Riven Win Condition
Animation cancel combos, snowball lane, splitpush or teamfight
Recommended Items
Kennen
Hextech Rocketbelt
Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game
Zhonya's Hourglass
Zhonya's Hourglass
Core
Build every game
Rabadon's
Rabadon's
Core
Build every game
Plated Steelcaps
Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Riven's AD damage
Death's Dance
Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Zhonya's Hourglass
Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Riven
Eclipse
Eclipse
Core
Build every game
Black Cleaver
Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game
Death's Dance
Death's Dance
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Kennen's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Kennen's burst
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