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
Xin Zhao
vs

42.6%
Kennen win rate vs Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao hard counters Kennen
378
Games Analyzed
42.6%
Kennen WR
57.4%
Xin Zhao WR
-592
Avg Gold Diff @15
Kennen
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Xin Zhao
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Xin Zhao
Level 3
Kennen
Level 6
Xin Zhao
Level 6
Xin Zhao
1 item
Kennen
Zhonya's
Kennen
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Kennen is strongest mid game while Xin Zhao peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Kennen deals AP damage while Xin Zhao deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Kennen has range advantage. Xin Zhao 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
Xin Zhao Win Condition
Early ganks, R blocks ranged damage, duel anyone early
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 Xin Zhao's AD damage
Xin Zhao

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
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
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