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- Playing As
Kennen
- You can stun your opponents by inflicting 3 Marks of the Storm upon them.
- Lightning Rush can be used to initiate fights with its Energy return component, allowing him to use other abilities afterwards.
- You can land an initial Mark of the Storm debuff on an opponent with Thundering Shuriken, and then add to it with Electrical Surge.
- Playing Against Kennen
- Consider playing a bit more cautiously around Kennen when you have a Mark of the Storm debuff. If he hits you with 3 Marks of the Storm, you will get stunned.
- Kennen is flimsy by nature - turn and attack him if he gets careless with Lightning Rush.
Tricks
- Ability Usage
- Kennen's kit focus is around Mark of the Storm, as all other skills damages and applies a mark with each successful hit.
- The three mark Template:Cctip can be achieved by a variety of skill combinations, varying the situation of the gameplay, while it also restores a number of energy back.
- Use Thundering Shuriken to finish off minions early game or as a main harassing tool against champions.
- Basic attack charged with Electrical Surge is a good way of starting harassment as well, as it doesn't siphons energy on use.
- Think tactically when attempting to use a charged basic attack, like covering behind minions or using it from brushes.
- Attacking a turret or structure does not consume the charge, nor does it give magic damage.
- It's best to activate Electrical Surge when the enemy is on the second mark, therefore finalising a Template:Cctip, or killing them.
- Lightning Rush can be used to engage or escape enemies. Kennen can only use skills while under the effect.
- Best use is for wave clearing, as Kennen can pass through enemy minions, followed up by Electrical Surge to finish them.
- Best use is for wave clearing, as Kennen can pass through enemy minions, followed up by
- Slicing Maelstrom applies three Mark of the Storm debuffs on enemy champions, regardless of any extra applied marks from previous skills.
- By this technique, Kennen can use other skills to give more Template:Cctip after the first.
- Slicing Maelstrom can be used as a teamfight initiation, usually followed from Lightning Rush to pass through enemies and give good positioning for the shocking finale. Plus those who were hit by Slicing Maelstrom can be affected Electrical Surge regardless if no Mark of the Storm is present on enemies.
- Mastery Usage
- Kennen thrives as an ability mage, however he still uses basic attack as his backbone. Therefore, a conjunction of Ferocity and Cunning masteries are recommended.
- As an ability user, Sorcery helps with his skills.
- Using Feast improves survival while farming.
- To increase more health income, Vampirism is suited.
- Battle Trance is a good option for battles that last more than 5 seconds.
- Piercing Thoughts can be used for fighting resilient enemies.
- Deathfire Touch works for harassment purposes.
- Kennen could get some extra speed with Wanderer
- Being a ninja, means killing them alone, hence Assassin works when fighting solo.
- Merciless is good as well for clean kills.
- Dangerous Game can add up more health.
- Intelligence is good for cooldowns, yet Precision works for aggressive purposes.
- Add more zapping with Thunderlord's Decree towards champions using skills and basic attack, consequently.
- Item Usage
- Kennen's main core is his aggressive skills that provides hard crowd control and agility at the same time plus gain quick kills. The drawback is that he can be squishy and less durable when fighting against a large crowd. He does not require mana as well, so the idea is ability enhancers with utility effects and a hint of durability.
- As a starter, it is not recommended to buy Doran's Ring or The Dark Seal as Kennen does not require mana. Instead focus on damage like Doran's Blade or Cull.
- Rabadon's Deathcap is the ability's bread and butter to increase magic damage.
- Additionally Void Staff can be a cheaper alternative.
- It is essential to have Zhonya's Hourglass, especially when using Slicing Maelstrom so that you don't die in teamfights for example, because you do want to get into the middle of the enemy team to hit as many enemy champions as you can with your Slicing Maelstrom.
- Another essential is Liandry's Torment which synergies with Kennen's passive Mark of the Storm.
- For extra health, buy Rylai's Crystal Scepter, which gives quite alot of ap and a good slow when using abilities on top of the health.
- Cooldowns can be helped with Hextech Protobelt-01 plus dashing through combat or Abyssal Scepter
- Trinity Force is unpopular choice but enhances both damage and ability, since Kennen relies on both.
- Countering
- Kennen can be easily defeated if hard crowd control is applied or working with teammates.
- Always stay on hot foot and behind minions to avoid his basic attack and Thundering Shuriken.
- Do not push far to the enemy tower as Kennen can Lightning Rush through waves and towards you, therefore creating a trap.
- Furthermore, don't stand near the closest allied turret from a strong Kennen, as he can use many swift means to kill and leave unscathed.
- Always wait from safety if you are marked by Mark of the Storm.
- Consider hard magic resist build and tenacity to diminish his effects.
- Kennen functions swell in tight areas or with unchecked cover so get some backup.
- He has mediocre (550) basic attack range, so use it to close the gaps easier.
- When in teamfights, remain swift and scattered to avoid his Slicing Maelstrom.