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Kennen vs Akali

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Kennen controls lane pressure with ranged poke and must prevent Akali from safely using (W) to extend trades.
This is a high-agency lane where Kennen aims to deny Akali's all-in windows and leverage teamfight impact through flank (R).

Trading pattern

Trade with ranged poke and apply marks to set up stuns, especially when (W) is down.
Avoid extended trades when Akali has (W) available; wait for it to expire or force her to use it defensively.
Commit to all-ins only when (R) is ready and you have flank angles or when Akali is marked twice for stun.

Danger windows

Kennen is vulnerable after using (E) as it is his main escape and engage tool; avoid overextending.
(W) creates her safest trading window; respect it by stepping out or waiting it out.
(E) recast signals a major commit; back off or prepare to disengage when it is available.

Early game

Use (Q) and (W) to chip Akali before level 3 and avoid extended trades when her (W) is up.
Keep (E) ready to escape Akali's engage attempts and punish her if she wastes (W).
Focus on short trades that build mark stacks without overcommitting before level 6.

Power spikes

At level 6, (R) unlocks major area stun threat; preserve health and look for flank or flash angles.
Kennen's flash plus (R) creates reliable teamfight engage; hold resources for decisive fights.
Respect Akali's level 3 (Q)-(W)-(E) combo and level 6 (R); avoid giving her clean windows to all-in.

Win conditions

Use ranged poke to control the lane and deny Akali safe all-in windows by punishing her (W) cooldown.
Stack marks to enable stuns and convert (R) flank or flash windows into kills or objective fights.
Leverage Kennen's superior teamfight presence by preserving health and positioning for impactful (R) usage in mid-game fights.