K'Sante vs Ornn TOP Matchup Guide

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K'Sante into Ornnmedium

Overview

Control the lane by managing stacks and threatening displacement near terrain with .
Deny Ornn safe scaling by pressuring early waves and punishing cooldowns.
Avoid extended trades without K'Sante Q3 or ready to absorb damage.

Use short trades around stacks and preserve for damage reduction and displacement.
Keep the wave controlled to prevent Ornn from setting up terrain for knockups.
Avoid extended duels before level 6 when Ornn's engage and crowd control are stronger.

Level 6 unlocks , enabling isolation and terrain kill angles; use only when favorable.
First tank item spike increases durability, allowing safer trades and frontline presence.
Respect Ornn's level 6 engage and first tank item by avoiding fights near terrain.

Absorb and control space using tank form while stacking and preserving .
Commit only to isolate Ornn near terrain when a winning duel is guaranteed.
Pressure early waves and punish cooldowns to deny Ornn's teamfight scaling and item spikes.

Tactical tip

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