Kennen vs Mordekaiser TOP Matchup Guide

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Overview

Use ranged poke and mobility to deny Mordekaiser extended trades and passive stacking.
Prioritize lane pressure to prevent Mordekaiser from setting up his shield and isolation.
Leverage your teamfight impact with flank angles and stuns to outmaneuver his dueling.

Trade short combos using and to stack marks and force Mordekaiser back.
Step forward to punish missed pulls with quick poke trades.
Avoid extended fights without full stun stacks or since Mordekaiser's passive favors longer trades.

Mordekaiser's pull sets up dangerous trades; respect its cooldown and avoid overextending.
When is available and he has health advantage, avoid isolation duels.
After using , Kennen is vulnerable to ganks or all-ins; play cautiously until it's back up.

Poke with and while staying outside Mordekaiser's pull range.
Hold for quick escapes to avoid his engage attempts.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 to minimize damage from his passive and shield.

At level 6, preserve health and look for flank or flash angles to use for teamfight stuns.
After first AP item, increase poke pressure to threaten Mordekaiser before he gains durability.
Respect Mordekaiser's level 6 isolation; avoid being caught alone and save mobility.

Control lane with ranged poke and stack marks to enable strong stuns and engages.
Deny Mordekaiser extended trades and punish missed pulls to keep him off balance.
Reach level 6 with good health and flank positioning to turn teamfights with and stun chains.

Tactical tip

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