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Kennen vs Trundle

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Kennen is a ranged lane bully who must pressure Trundle early to deny his scaling and avoid long melee trades.
This matchup is control versus splitpush, so Kennen should leverage poke and teamfight impact over extended duels.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts with (Q) and (W) to build mark stacks and stun, then disengage before Trundle can retaliate.
Punish Trundle when his (E) is down by stepping forward aggressively.
Avoid fighting inside (W) zone where he gains sustain and attack speed.

Danger windows

Kennen is vulnerable after using (E) as it is his main escape; avoid overcommitting without vision.
Trundle is dangerous when (R) is active on a tanky target; avoid prolonged fights during this window.
Watch for (E) pillar placement cutting off escape routes, especially without (E) available yourself.

Early game

Use (Q) and (W) to chip Trundle from range and stack marks before he can engage.
Keep (E) ready to escape (E) pillar or to reposition for poke.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 where Trundle's sustain and stat steal are more threatening.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R), enabling Kennen to threaten all-ins and teamfights; preserve health and look for flank or flash angles.
Flash plus (R) allows reliable engage and high-impact teamfights; hold resources for decisive fights.
Respect Trundle's level 6 (R) which steals resistances and health, making extended trades dangerous.

Win conditions

Use ranged poke to control lane and stack marks for stuns, denying Trundle safe melee trades.
Convert level 6 (R) flank or flash windows into kills or teamfight advantages.
Maintain lane pressure and health to impact objective fights with area stuns and engage threat.