Yasuo vs Kennen TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yasuo vs Kennen

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use (Q) and (E) to control space and pressure Kennen, denying him a passive ranged poke lane.
Manage wave states to maintain mobility and avoid giving Kennen free poke windows.
This is a snowball matchup where Yasuo must leverage early skirmishes to prevent Kennen from setting up teamfight impact.

Trading pattern

Stack (Q) quickly and dash through minions with (E) to engage short trades near minions for knockup setups.
Use (W) to block Kennen's key poke projectiles, especially his (Q), to reduce mark stacks.
Punish Kennen when (E) is down by stepping forward for trades, as his mobility and escape are limited then.

Danger windows

Respect (R) area stun and avoid grouping near minions when it is available and he has flank angles.
Be cautious when your (W) shield is down, as you lose your main defense against Kennen's poke and stun marks.
Avoid extended trades when Kennen has multiple stun marks stacked, as he can chain crowd control effectively.

Early game

At level 2, use the unlocked (Q)+(E) combo to trade aggressively when minions allow safe dashes.
Avoid extended trades without (W) shield as Kennen's poke and stun marks can punish you.
Keep the wave close to minions to maintain (E) mobility and reduce Kennen's poke effectiveness.

Power spikes

At level 2, use (Q)+(E) combo to pressure Kennen and force him to respect your all-in threat.
At level 6, track (R) availability and commit to all-ins only when you have knockup access to maximize kill potential.
After your first item, increase pressure on waves and trades, forcing Kennen to play defensively.

Win conditions

Use (Q) and (E) to control wave and space, denying Kennen safe poke and forcing short trades near minions.
Exploit Kennen's cooldowns on (E) and (R) by committing to all-ins during these windows.
Snowball early kills to pressure side lanes and leverage your mobility and knockup for picks and skirmishes.