Warwick vs Kennen TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Warwick vs Kennen

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Warwick must force extended melee trades to out-sustain Kennen's ranged poke and deny his scaling teamfight impact.
Prioritize lane pressure to prevent Kennen from safely stacking marks and setting up his (R) flank angles.
This is a snowball matchup where Warwick's early dueling and suppression picks can disrupt Kennen's mid-game teamfight strength.

Trading pattern

Take extended trades using (Q) healing and hold (E) to fear Kennen's burst or interrupt his mark stacking.
Punish Kennen when he uses (E) aggressively by following up with (R) suppression before he can escape.
Avoid short trades where Kennen can poke safely and stack marks; only commit when you can lock him down or he is low health.

Danger windows

Kennen is most dangerous when he has multiple marks stacked and (R) ready; avoid extended trades and grouping in tight spaces.
Be cautious when (E) is available for Kennen, as he can engage or escape, making trades riskier.
After missing (R) or when (E) is down, Warwick can safely look for aggressive trades and all-ins.

Early game

Use level 1-3 to engage extended trades using (E) to absorb poke and (Q) to heal through damage.
Track (E) cooldown to find windows for all-ins when his mobility and escape are down.
Avoid fighting Kennen at range before level 3; instead, position to punish his overextensions with your sustain and fear.

Power spikes

At level 3, Warwick's full kit enables strong sustain dueling; use (E) and (Q) to outlast Kennen in melee.
At level 6, use (R) to force picks or all-ins from range, especially after baiting Kennen's movement.
Respect Kennen's level 6 (R) as it enables area stuns and teamfight pressure; avoid grouping and be cautious before it is used.

Win conditions

Use early sustained trades and (R) suppression to pick off Kennen or force him out of lane pressure.
Deny Kennen's mark stacking by forcing melee fights that prevent safe poke and short trades.
Snowball lane advantage into mid-game by pressuring side lanes or objectives before Kennen can leverage his teamfight (R).