July 2026 · Patch 7.2a
Marksman · TOP · MID

Kennen Wild Rift Best Build Guide

AP flank-and-compression build: Kennen wins when he shrinks enemy space and turns one flank angle into a fight that is impossible to play. The build must therefore secure access, ultimate timing, and minimal survival after entry.

★ TOP · MID Tier A
DMG
UTIL
TANK
DIFF
Win 56.7% #22 · ↑4pt
Pick 2.7% #25
Ban 0.0% #103

Builds — official CN server data (patch 7.2)

Three reads of the same champion, computed by our engine on official CN server data (current-patch stats, ratios and prices): a reliable base to adapt to your game. Why this data? →

Boots of Mana
Recommended bootsBoots of Mana
Electrocute
Recommended runesBrutalGiant SlayerLegend: AlacrityBone Plating

Power spikes (computed)

Early (1-5)
6/10
Mid (6-10)
6/10
Late (11-15)
7/10
Lv 2 W rank 1Lv 6 Rabadon's DeathcapLv 11 Cryptbloom

Situational adaptations

Morellonomicon
MorellonomiconAgainst healing (Soraka, Aatrox, lifesteal…)
Liandry's Torment
Liandry's TormentAgainst 2+ tanks / HP stackers
Zhonya's Hourglass
Zhonya's HourglassAgainst AD burst (assassins, Zed, Rengar…)
Banshee's Veil
Banshee's VeilAgainst AP burst (Syndra, Fizz, Evelynn…)
Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Rylai's Crystal ScepterAgainst heavy mobility

The detailed guide below dates from patch 7.0e and is being rewritten — for the current meta, rely on the variants above.

Kennen wins fights through AoE. Build must maximize multi-target damage and survivability during engage.

Recommended Build

Starter

Amplifying Tome Amplifying Tome

Core

Infinity Orb Infinity Orb
Awakened Soulstealer Awakened Soulstealer
Rabadon's Deathcap Rabadon's Deathcap
Infinity Orb
Infinity Orb

penetration AP, amplifies the burst of R Slicing Maelstrom

Awakened Soulstealer
Awakened Soulstealer

CDR ultimate R Slicing Maelstrom for engage more often

Rabadon's Deathcap
Rabadon's Deathcap

AP max for R AoE devastating in teamfights

Final Build

Infinity Orb Infinity Orb
Awakened Soulstealer Awakened Soulstealer
Rabadon's Deathcap Rabadon's Deathcap
Crown of the Shattered Queen Crown of the
Oceanid's Trident Oceanid's Trident
Sorcerer's Shoes Sorcerer's Shoes

Boots & enchant

Sorcerer's Shoes Sorcerer's Shoes
›
Protobelt Protobelt

Skill order

Q›W›E
Passive
Passive Mark of the Storm
Q
Thundering Shuriken
1468
W
Electrical Surge
271012
E
Lightning Rush
3111415
R
Slicing Maelstrom
5913

Runes

First Strike
First Strike

Q Thundering Shuriken poke at long range initiates First Strike safely.

Gathering Storm
Gathering Storm

Scales AP to that the R Slicing Maelstrom stun the entire teams in late game.

Coup De Grace
Coup De Grace

Finishes stunned targets with his 3 electric mark passive charges.

Legend: Bloodline
Legend: Bloodline

Lifesteal for sustain during his dives R in the middle of teams enemy.

Bone Plating
Bone Plating

Reduces incoming damage during the R when surrounded enemies.

Situational Runes

vs Tanks
Coup De Grace Coup De Grace
›
Giant Slayer Giant Slayer
For More Mobility
Bone Plating Bone Plating
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Hextech Flashtraption Hextech Flashtraption
For More Mobility
Bone Plating Bone Plating
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Hextech Flashtraption Hextech Flashtraption
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