Kennen vs Mordekaiser TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kennen vs Mordekaiser

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Kennen must use ranged poke and mobility to deny Mordekaiser extended trades and scaling space.
Prioritize lane pressure to prevent Mordekaiser from setting up his passive and isolation windows.
This is a control vs teamfight matchup where Kennen aims to leverage poke and flank engage to outmaneuver Mordekaiser's sustained dueling.

Trading pattern

Trade short poke combos using (Q) and (W) to stack marks and force Mordekaiser back.
Punish Mordekaiser when he misses (E) by stepping forward for quick trades.
Avoid extended fights without (R) or full stun stacks, as Mordekaiser's passive and (W) favor longer trades.

Danger windows

(E) pull sets up dangerous trades; respect its cooldown and avoid overextending.
When (R) is available and health advantage exists, Kennen is vulnerable to isolation duels.
After using (E), Kennen is fragile and can be punished by ganks or all-ins; play cautiously until (E) returns.

Early game

Use (Q) and (W) to chip Mordekaiser early and avoid his (E) pull range.
Keep (E) ready as an escape tool to dodge his engage attempts.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 when Mordekaiser's passive damage and (W) shield are less threatening.

Power spikes

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

Win conditions

Control lane with ranged poke and stack marks to enable strong stuns and (R) engages.
Deny Mordekaiser extended trades and force him to miss (E) to create punish windows.
Reach level 6 with good health and flank positioning to turn teamfights with (R) and stun chains, securing kills and objectives.