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Gwen vs Kennen

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Gwen aims to scale through extended trades by stacking (Q) and using (W) to block Kennen's poke and retaliation.
Maintain medium lane pressure to avoid giving Kennen free ranged poke windows and prevent him from snowballing early.

Trading pattern

Engage trades only when (Q) is stacked and (W) is available to block Kennen's retaliation.
Use (E) to dash in for extended trades and reposition inside (W) to avoid Kennen's poke and stun marks.
Punish Kennen after he uses (E) for engage or escape, as he is more vulnerable then.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (W) is down, as Kennen can punish with ranged poke and stun marks.
Respect (R) availability, especially if he has flank or flash angles for all-ins.
Avoid committing to fights when (Q) is unstacked or (W) is on cooldown, as Kennen's poke and crowd control can overwhelm.

Early game

Focus on stacking (Q) safely before committing to trades to avoid Kennen's early ranged poke.
Use (E) to control spacing and avoid getting marked or stunned by Kennen's passive.
Preserve (W) to negate Kennen's burst or (R) initiation rather than wasting it early.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to add slow and chase, turning extended trades into kills when combined with stacked (Q) and (W).
Reach two-item AP spikes to strengthen extended fights and pressure side lanes safely inside (W).
Respect Kennen's level 6 (R) area stun threat by holding (W) and avoiding grouped fights without mist protection.

Win conditions

Reach item spikes and stack (Q) before committing to extended trades to maximize damage and healing.
Use (W) to deny Kennen's ranged poke and teamfight initiation, forcing him into unfavorable fights.
Pressure side lanes and join teamfights where (W) protects you, allowing sustained DPS and chase with (R).