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Jax vs Kennen

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Prioritize surviving early poke and avoid extended fights before your item spikes to reach your scaling power safely.
Manage lane pressure carefully to prevent Kennen from freely poking and stacking marks, as you have medium early agency but higher scaling potential.
This is a scaling duelist versus ranged poke matchup; focus on outlasting Kennen's poke and forcing side-lane duels after your item spikes.

Trading pattern

Bait Kennen's auto attacks into (E) to stun and follow up with (Q) only when you can close the gap safely.
Avoid trading when (E) is down or Kennen has stacked marks ready to stun you.
Extend trades only after your item spikes when your sustained damage and durability outmatch Kennen's poke.

Danger windows

Respect (R) area stun and mark stacks, especially when he has flank or flash angles for all-ins.
Avoid fighting immediately after using (E), as your defensive cooldown is down and Kennen can punish you.
Be cautious of (E) mobility; if he uses it forward without vision, prepare to punish or disengage accordingly.

Early game

Use (E) to block Kennen's auto attacks and mitigate poke damage during early trades.
Avoid engaging without (E) ready to prevent getting stunned and kited by Kennen's ranged harassment.
Farm safely and look for opportunities to punish Kennen when he misuses (E) or overcommits on poke.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to increase your durability and damage for extended trades; only engage when (E) is available or Kennen's cooldowns are down.
Kennen's level 6 (R) enables strong area stuns; respect this by avoiding grouped fights and preserving health.
Your two-item spike greatly improves splitpush and dueling power; force side-lane pressure to capitalize on this.

Win conditions

Survive early poke by using (E) effectively and reach your item spikes to dominate extended side-lane duels.
Force Kennen into long fights where your scaling and (R) durability outmatch his poke and burst.
Use your splitpush pressure post two-item spike to draw attention and create advantages for your team.