Kennen vs Irelia TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Kennen vs Irelia TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kennen into Ireliamedium

Overview

Use ranged poke with and to deny Irelia safe reset paths.
Avoid extended trades to prevent Irelia from stacking passive and triggering all-ins.
Focus on preserving health and positioning for impactful flanks in teamfights.

Trading pattern

Trade short poke with and marks, then disengage before Irelia can reset with .
Punish Irelia's wasted without reset minions by engaging with or stacking marks.
Avoid extended trades when or are down to reduce risk of being punished.

Danger windows

Vulnerable after using forward without vision or reset, as you can be ganked or all-in'd.
Avoid extended trades during Irelia's stun and slow zone cooldowns.
Maintain spacing and avoid overcommitment when Irelia has passive stacks and low-health minions for resets.

Early game

Thin the wave early to limit Irelia's low-health minions for resets.
Hold to escape Irelia's level 2 + all-in combo.
Avoid prolonged trades before level 6 to maintain health for objective fights and flank opportunities.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks for strong area stuns; preserve health and seek flank or flash angles.
Flash plus greatly enhances engage reliability; hold resources for decisive fights.
Respect Irelia's level 2 power spike when and are available for stun resets and mobility.

Win conditions

Deny Irelia safe minion reset paths with ranged poke to prevent passive stacking.
Stack marks efficiently and convert flank or flash windows into impactful teamfight stuns.
Preserve and health to survive Irelia's all-ins and leverage superior teamfight presence for objectives.

Tactical tip

For Kennen vs Irelia, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Top lane check.