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
Qiyana
VS
Champion 2
Kennen
vs

45.4%
Qiyana win rate vs Kennen
Kennen has the edge
108
Games Analyzed
45.4%
Qiyana WR
54.6%
Kennen WR
-370
Avg Gold Diff @15
Qiyana
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Kennen
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Qiyana
Level 3
Qiyana
Level 6
Kennen
Level 6
Qiyana
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
Qiyana deals AD damage while Kennen deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Range Advantage
Kennen has range advantage. Qiyana 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 Qiyana's Weakness
Qiyana's main weakness: Tanks, falling behind, no elements in base. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Qiyana Win Condition
Element combos, R river/wall stun, roam assassin
Kennen Win Condition
Flank with R+Zhonya's for AoE stun
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Qiyana typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Kennen runs Teleport for map impact. Qiyana needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Kennen outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Qiyana

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Youmuu's Ghostblade
Core
Build every game

Serylda's Grudge
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

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 Qiyana's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
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