Trundle vs Kennen TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Trundle vs Kennen

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use your durability and sustain inside (W) to force extended melee trades against Kennen's ranged poke.
Control lane pressure to avoid giving Kennen passive scaling and prevent him from safely stacking marks.
This is a splitpush vs teamfight matchup; focus on denying Kennen's poke and forcing long fights where you excel.

Trading pattern

Trade inside (W) to maximize healing and attack speed while using (Q) to steal his attack damage during fights.
Use (E) to block Kennen's escape paths or disengage attempts after he uses (E) for mobility.
Avoid trading when (W) is down or when Kennen has multiple marks stacked, as his stun threat is higher then.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Kennen has multiple marks stacked and (R) ready, as his stun threat and burst increase significantly.
Avoid extended trades when your (W) is down, as you lose sustain and movement advantages.
Watch for (E) cooldown; when it is down, he is more vulnerable to ganks and all-ins.

Early game

Start by managing the wave to avoid overexposing yourself to Kennen's ranged poke early.
Use (W) to enhance healing and movement when you engage in trades to outlast his short trades.
Avoid extended fights before level 6 unless you have (W) up and can punish his cooldowns.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) on Kennen or any tanky frontliner to steal resistances and health, shifting dueling power in your favor.
After your first dueling item, force side-lane trades inside (W) to pressure towers and punish Kennen's weaker dueling.
Respect Kennen's level 6 (R) area stun and flash combo; avoid grouping and extended fights when it is available.

Win conditions

Force extended duels inside your (W) zone to out-sustain and out-trade Kennen.
Use (E) to trap or cut off his escape routes, enabling kills or forcing summoners.
After level 6, prioritize ulting Kennen or other durable targets to drain their resistances and dominate side-lane tower pressure.