Mordekaiser vs Kennen TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Mordekaiser vs Kennen TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Use pulls to force Kennen into melee range and punish his ranged poke.
Prioritize extended trades where your passive and shield outlast Kennen's mark stacks.
Control wave state to keep Kennen within your isolation range and deny his poke pressure.

Trading pattern

Engage trades by pulling Kennen with and immediately hitting isolated for max damage.
Do not trade when is down, as your threat and damage drop significantly.
Extend trades only when your passive is active or is ready to force isolation and punish Kennen's kite.

Danger windows

Kennen is most dangerous when he has multiple marks and ready with flank angles; avoid grouping.
You are vulnerable after missing ; do not push forward without it.
Be cautious during cooldown; Kennen is fragile but can punish missed engages.

Early game

Look to land early pulls before level 6 to set up isolated damage.
Avoid walking forward without ready to prevent Kennen from safely stacking marks.
Use to convert damage into shields and healing during trades to survive Kennen's poke.

Power spikes

At level 6, use after landing or threatening to isolate Kennen for a forced duel.
First AP bruiser item spike increases your sustain and damage; force longer trades when or wave state keeps Kennen close.
Respect Kennen's level 6 and his mobility from ; avoid grouping and be ready to disengage.

Win conditions

Win lane by controlling the wave and using pulls to force Kennen into extended trades.
Use to isolate Kennen in side-lane duels or objectives, denying his teamfight impact.
Maintain pressure to deny Kennen's poke and prevent him from safely stacking marks for stuns.

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