Illaoi vs Kennen TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Illaoi vs Kennen

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use tentacle zoning to force Kennen into risky (E) angles and punish with (E) spirit pulls.
Pressure early to deny Kennen's ranged poke control and avoid giving him a passive lane.
This is a control vs teamfight matchup; focus on side-lane tentacle zones to disrupt Kennen's poke and teamfight impact.

Trading pattern

Control tentacle space and bait Kennen into walking into (E) to start trades.
Avoid chasing Kennen after he uses (E) to escape; instead reset tentacle zones and wait for cooldowns.
Commit to all-ins only when multiple tentacles are established and (R) is ready to punish Kennen's close-range approach.

Danger windows

Kennen is dangerous when he stacks marks and has (R) ready with flank access; avoid grouping and overextending.
Illaoi is vulnerable after missing (E) or when tentacles are cleared; reset and avoid extended trades then.
Be cautious of ganks after level 6 if (R) is down, as Kennen's poke and escape tools make follow-up harder.

Early game

Establish tentacles around the wave early to create threat zones Kennen must respect.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 unless (E) lands, as Kennen's poke and mobility are strong early.
Use (E) to pull Kennen when he tries to last-hit under pressure, forcing him into unfavorable trades.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks major turnarounds; fight only inside tentacle zones and use (R) when Kennen commits.
Side-lane with multiple tentacles set up increases zone control, forcing Kennen to choose between wave control or spirit pulls.
Respect Kennen's level 6 (R) flank angles and avoid grouping to minimize his area stun threat.

Win conditions

Win by controlling tentacle zones and landing (E) to force Kennen into losing trades.
Punish Kennen's attempts to engage after (E) with (R) and tentacle damage in side lanes.
Deny Kennen calm scaling by maintaining lane pressure and forcing him to clear tentacles or lose farm.