Vladimir vs Kennen TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Kennen

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Vladimir wants a low-pressure lane to farm safely and scale into strong mid to late game teamfights.
Avoid giving Kennen free poke windows and respect his early ranged pressure to prevent falling behind.
This is a control vs teamfight matchup where Vladimir must survive early poke and leverage his scaling burst and sustain.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts around empowered (Q) and only use (W) defensively to avoid long cooldown vulnerability.
Punish Kennen after he uses (E) since his mobility cooldown is down and he becomes more vulnerable.
Avoid extended trades when Kennen has stacked marks or (R) ready; wait for cooldown windows to engage safely.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Kennen has multiple mark stacks and (R) available, especially with flank or flash angles.
Avoid committing to trades when your (W) is down as you lose your main defensive tool.
Watch for (E) engage or escape; if it's down, punish his reduced mobility but respect his poke before that.

Early game

Use (Q) to sustain through Kennen's poke and avoid extended trades before your first item spike.
Avoid fighting early waves aggressively where Kennen can punish your approach with ranged marks.
Stay healthy and preserve (W) for key moments to dodge Kennen's engage or burst rather than small trades.

Power spikes

Respect Kennen's level 6 (R) window by holding (W) and avoiding grouped fights or choke points.
Use your level 6 (R) to look for all-ins or teamfight impact when (R) is down or poorly positioned.
After your first completed AP item, increase wave pressure and trade confidence while tracking your (W) cooldown.

Win conditions

Survive the early lane by using (Q) sustain and avoid forced (W) usage to reach your first item spike.
Scale into mid and late game where your (R) can amplify damage in grouped fights and (Q) empowers short trades.
Use your teamfight burst and flanking potential to punish Kennen's reliance on (R) and his need for good flank angles.