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Kennen vs Sett

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Kennen should use ranged poke and mark stacking to control the lane and prevent Sett from forcing melee trades.
Prioritize lane pressure and deny Sett the opportunity to build grit and use his (W) shield effectively.
This is a control vs teamfight matchup where Kennen must maintain spacing to leverage his teamfight (R) impact.

Trading pattern

Trade short poke bursts with (Q) and (W) marks, then back off before Sett can engage.
Punish Sett after he misses (E) or spends (W) shield by stepping forward to apply pressure.
Avoid extended trades when (E) is down to prevent Sett from forcing brawls and building grit.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Sett has grit stacks and (W) shield ready, as his trades become much stronger.
Respect (E) pull and stun window; avoid standing near minions or walls that enable his (E).
Kennen is vulnerable after using (E) aggressively; avoid overcommitting without vision or backup.

Early game

Use (Q) and (W) to chip Sett from range and avoid prolonged trades before level 6.
Keep (E) ready as an escape tool to avoid (E) pull and follow-up (W) damage.
Avoid standing near minions to reduce Sett's chance to land his (E) stun and grit buildup.

Power spikes

At level 6, preserve health and look for flank or flash angles to maximize (R) impact in fights.
After flash plus (R), Kennen's teamfight threat spikes; hold resources for decisive fights.
Respect Sett's level 6 (R) slam that can displace and force fights; maintain spacing to avoid unfavorable engages.

Win conditions

Use ranged poke to deny Sett melee access and prevent grit buildup.
Stack marks and capitalize on (R) flank or flash windows to win teamfights and objectives.
Maintain lane pressure and health to reach level 6 safely and convert poke advantage into kills or teamfight presence.