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Kennen vs Nasus

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Kennen must leverage early ranged poke and lane pressure to deny Nasus safe stacking and scaling.
Prioritize controlling the lane tempo to prevent Nasus from reaching his late-game juggernaut power spike.
This is a lane pressure versus scaling matchup where Kennen aims to dominate early and transition to impactful teamfights.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts of damage with (Q) and (W) to build mark stacks and threaten stuns.
Punish Nasus when he uses (W) to slow by kiting out and counterattacking before he can follow up.
Avoid extended trades when (E) is down to prevent being locked down or counter-engaged.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (E) is on cooldown as your mobility and escape options are limited.
Respect (W) slow combined with his (R) durability during extended trades or all-ins.
Avoid grouping tightly when (R) is available to prevent getting locked down by your own stun radius backfiring in close fights.

Early game

Use (Q) and (W) to poke Nasus frequently and keep him from freely last-hitting with (Q).
Maintain safe spacing and keep (E) ready to disengage if Nasus attempts to close distance or all-in.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 unless Nasus is marked and vulnerable to your stun stacks.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to threaten all-ins and force Nasus to respect your area stun and flank angles.
Hold (E) and (R) for decisive fights rather than low-value trades to maximize your teamfight impact.
Respect Nasus's level 6 (R) spike which grants durability and extended fight potential; disengage if you cannot kite effectively.

Win conditions

Deny Nasus safe farm and stacking by applying constant ranged poke pressure and controlling the wave.
Use (R) flanks and flash engages to turn teamfights and objective contests in your favor.
Maintain health and cooldowns to convert mark stacks into stuns and secure kills before Nasus reaches his side-lane scaling power.