Gangplank vs Kennen TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gangplank vs Kennen

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Prioritize controlled lane states to farm safely and scale into a strong barrel damage threat against Kennen's ranged poke.
Manage medium lane pressure by denying Kennen free poke and avoiding extended trades without barrel setup or (W) cleanse.
Focus on outscaling Kennen's mid-game teamfight impact by leveraging side-lane barrel zoning and global (R) pressure.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts with (Q) and barrel chains when (E) is on cooldown to limit his mobility and stun potential.
Save (W) to cleanse Kennen's passive mark stun and avoid getting locked down during trades.
Avoid fighting without barrel setup or (W) ready, as Kennen can punish you with ranged poke and stun combos.

Danger windows

Be cautious when barrels are primed near you, as Kennen can trigger them with his poke or engage.
Avoid extended trades or all-ins when (W) is down, as Kennen's stun marks become more threatening.
Watch for (E) engage or escape cooldown; he is most dangerous when (E) is available for mobility and stun setup.

Early game

Use (Q) to farm and poke while carefully placing barrels to zone Kennen and prevent his ranged harassment.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 unless you have barrel chains and (W) ready to cleanse his stun marks.
Maintain barrel control around the wave to punish Kennen's attempts to engage or stack marks.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to influence fights globally, slow Kennen, and protect yourself from his all-in attempts.
Reach critical item barrel scaling to turn one barrel chain into a decisive damage threat in side-lane or objective fights.
Respect Kennen's level 6 (R) power spike and his ability to flank or stun in teamfights; avoid grouping tightly.

Win conditions

Control the lane by maintaining barrel zones and using (Q) poke to deny Kennen safe farming and mark stacking.
Scale into your critical barrel damage and use (R) to impact fights without leaving the side-lane.
Use (W) proactively to negate Kennen's stun threat and force him into unfavorable trades or disengages.