Malphite vs Kennen TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malphite vs Kennen

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

This is a control vs teamfight matchup where Malphite must survive Kennen's poke and scale into impactful (R) engages.
Malphite should avoid giving Kennen free ranged poke windows and focus on stable farming and armor stacking to blunt Kennen's magic damage.

Trading pattern

Take low-risk trades when your passive shield is active and (E) is on cooldown.
Use (E) to reduce Kennen's attack speed and auto-attack damage during trades.
Avoid extended trades before level 6, as Kennen's ranged poke and mark stuns punish overcommitment.

Danger windows

Beware when Kennen has multiple marks stacked and (R) available with flank angles; avoid grouping tightly.
Respect (E) cooldown; when it's down, he is more vulnerable to ganks or all-ins.
Malphite is more vulnerable when passive shield is down or (R) is unavailable, reducing engage threat.

Early game

Play safe early to preserve health and mana, avoiding extended trades before armor and cooldowns matter.
Use (Q) sparingly to poke and steal Kennen's movement speed without wasting mana.
Prioritize farming and maintaining your passive shield to reduce Kennen's poke effectiveness.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) for guaranteed kill setups or objective fights; respect Kennen's flash and flank angles.
After your first armor item, physical trades become easier; take safer trades and preserve mana for meaningful windows.
Respect Kennen's level 6 (R) area stun and his ability to stack marks for stun pressure in lane.

Win conditions

Survive early lane pressure by farming safely and stacking armor to blunt Kennen's poke.
Use (R) to create decisive teamfight engages, especially when Kennen is forced to group or lacks flank access.
Punish Kennen's cooldowns, especially after (E) and when (R) is down, to deny his poke and scale advantage.