Poppy vs Kennen TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Poppy vs Kennen

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by using walls to threaten (E) stuns and hold (W) to deny Kennen's engage dashes.
Manage lane pressure to prevent Kennen from freely poking and stacking marks, focusing on anti-dash control rather than all-in aggression.
This is a control vs teamfight matchup where Poppy must disrupt Kennen's ranged poke and flank attempts.

Trading pattern

Trade around your passive shield and terrain, using (Q) for short trades and holding (W) to counter (E) dash commits.
Punish Kennen when he uses (E) aggressively by following up with (E) into walls for stuns.
Avoid wasting (W) early; only activate it when Kennen commits to a dash to maximize its anti-dash effect.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Kennen stacks multiple marks and has (R) ready, especially if he gains flank angles.
Avoid all-ins when your (R) is down, as your disengage threat is significantly reduced.
Respect (E) cooldown; he is more vulnerable and less mobile immediately after using it, but be wary of his poke before that.

Early game

Use early waves to position near walls and prepare to punish (E) engages with (W).
Avoid extended trades before level 6, focusing on short trades using (Q) and passive shield.
Maintain health and resist Kennen's poke to survive until your first tank item and level 6 power spikes.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to disengage or isolate Kennen or his team, resetting bad fights or creating numbers advantage.
First tank item power spike increases your durability, allowing you to better survive Kennen's poke and frontline in fights.
Respect Kennen's level 6 (R) area stun and his ability to flank with (E) plus (R), which increases his teamfight threat.

Win conditions

Deny Kennen's dash engages with well-timed (W) and punish his positioning near walls with (E) stuns.
Use your tankiness and crowd control to peel for your carries and disrupt Kennen's teamfight impact.
Leverage your (R) to remove Kennen or isolate targets during fights, controlling skirmishes and objective contests.