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Kennen vs Gwen

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Kennen must use ranged poke and mark stacking to pressure Gwen and deny her safe scaling trades.
Prioritize lane pressure to prevent Gwen from freely stacking (Q) and reaching her item spikes.
This is a control vs scaling matchup where Kennen's early aggression and teamfight threat can disrupt Gwen's late-game skirmishes.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts using (Q) and (W) to apply marks, then disengage before Gwen can extend with (E) and (R).
Punish Gwen when her (W) is down by stepping forward to land more poke and stack marks.
Avoid committing to trades without (E) available as you become vulnerable to Gwen's chase and sustained damage.

Danger windows

Kennen is vulnerable after using (E) as it is his main escape; avoid overextending without vision.
Gwen is dangerous when (Q) is stacked and (W) is active, forcing Kennen to respect extended trades.
Be cautious when (R) is down as Kennen's teamfight threat and kill pressure significantly drop.

Early game

Use (Q) and (W) to poke Gwen early and avoid extended trades before (R).
Keep (E) ready for safety to dodge Gwen's engage or to reposition after trades.
Avoid long trades when (Q) stacks are high and (W) is available to block your damage.

Power spikes

At level 6, (R) enables strong all-ins and objective fight pressure; preserve health and look for flank or flash angles.
Kennen's flash plus (R) is a major teamfight window; hold resources for decisive fights rather than low-value trades.
Respect Gwen's level 6 (R) spike which adds chase and slow; disengage before she can recast needles and fight inside her (W).

Win conditions

Use ranged poke and mark stacking to control lane and deny (Q) stacks and scaling.
Capitalize on (W) cooldowns to land poke and force Gwen out of lane or low on health.
Convert (R) flank or flash windows into teamfight wins by catching grouped enemies and stunning through marks.