Akali vs Kennen TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Akali vs Kennen TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Use to create safe windows for trades and avoid Kennen's poke control.
Prioritize level 3 to unlock -- combo for burst trades.
Deny Kennen lane priority by punishing his cooldowns and avoiding his mark stacks.

Trading pattern

Start trades with poke plus passive autos, then commit with or when Kennen is exposed.
Punish Kennen when his is down to limit his escape and mobility.
Avoid extended trades if Kennen has multiple mark stacks or ready due to his stun threat.

Danger windows

Avoid grouping tightly or extended trades when Kennen's is available with flank angles.
Be cautious trading when your is down to prevent Kennen punishing with ranged poke and marks.
Do not commit when Kennen's is up without vision, as it grants him escape or engage.

Early game

Hit level 3 quickly to enable your full trade combo with safety.
Use to obscure yourself and extend trades when Kennen throws .
Avoid extended trades without up to prevent Kennen's ranged poke damage.

Power spikes

At level 3, aggressively use -- combo when cooldowns and spacing favor you.
Respect Kennen's level 6 area stun; hold resources and avoid grouping tightly.
After your first AP assassin item, increase lane pressure and trade confidence while tracking Kennen's defensive cooldowns.

Win conditions

Use to create safe windows for extended trades and all-ins to snowball lane dominance.
Punish Kennen's cooldown and limited mobility to force kills or summoner spells.
Pressure waves confidently after your first AP item to deny Kennen scaling and set up side-lane picks or flanks in teamfights.

Tactical tip

For Akali vs Kennen, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Top lane check.