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
Tahm Kench
vs

49.4%
Kennen win rate vs Tahm Kench
Skill matchup — could go either way
100
Games Analyzed
49.4%
Kennen WR
50.6%
Tahm Kench WR
-44
Avg Gold Diff @15
Kennen
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Tahm Kench
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Tahm Kench
Level 1
Kennen
Level 6
Tahm Kench
Level 6
Tahm Kench
1 item
Kennen
Zhonya's
Kennen
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Kennen is strongest mid game while Tahm Kench peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Kennen deals AP damage while Tahm Kench deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Hit and Run
Kennen needs to combo and back off. Don't stay in extended trades against Tahm Kench's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.
Range Advantage
Kennen has range advantage. Tahm Kench 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.
Kennen Win Condition
Flank with R+Zhonya's for AoE stun
Tahm Kench Win Condition
Win trades with passive stacks, devour saves
Recommended Items
Kennen

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game
Tahm Kench
Heartsteel
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Spirit Visage
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Kennen's AP damage and CC
Kennen's Worst Matchups
Tahm Kench's Worst Matchups
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