Mage / Skirmisher
Beginner Rule
Don't group tightly when Kennen has Slicing Maelstrom (R) available.
Kennen is a ranged fighter-mage who excels at teamfight engages. He wants to stack Mark of the Storm (Passive) before diving into teams with Slicing Maelstrom (R). Many beginners focus on Kennen's poke and forget how dangerous his ultimate can be.
Level 6 – Ultimate creates strong all-ins.
First Item – Poke and burst improve significantly.
Teamfights – Excels at hitting multiple targets.
Flash + Ultimate engages
Passive stun stacks
Teamfight flanks
Ranged poke
QWhat it does
Throws a fast shuriken dealing damage and applying a Mark of the Storm.
How to play against
Dodge the shuriken to deny marks. It's narrow but fast — anticipate his aim.
WWhat it does
Passively applies an extra mark on every few autos. Active: deals damage to already-marked enemies.
How to play against
When you have 2 marks already, his W active will proc the third and stun you. Back off after 2 marks.
EWhat it does
Morphs into lightning form gaining Move Speed, passing through units, and applying marks on hit.
How to play against
He'll use E to chase and stack marks rapidly. Don't stand still during his E form.
RWhat it does
Summons a storm around him repeatedly striking nearby enemy champions for magic damage.
How to play against
Sustained AoE damage — disengage from his range when he ults. The stun proc from marks during the storm is devastating.
E → R → W
Standard engage combo.
Flash → R
Surprise teamfight engage.
Poke → All-In
Wears enemies down first.
Mark of the Storm: his abilities apply Marks of the Storm. At 3 marks the target is stunned briefly. He builds toward the stun with every ability — back off when you have 2 marks.
