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
Varus
vs

44.8%
Kennen win rate vs Varus
Varus hard counters Kennen
174
Games Analyzed
44.8%
Kennen WR
55.2%
Varus WR
-413
Avg Gold Diff @15
Kennen
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Varus
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Kennen
Level 6
Varus
Level 6
Varus
1 item
Kennen
Zhonya's
Kennen
2 items
Varus
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 Varus deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
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
Varus Win Condition
Q poke from range, R root chain engage, hybrid builds
Recommended Items
Kennen

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game
Varus
Muramana
Core
Build every game

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

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