Kennen is a ranged mage usually played Top on Summoner's Rift. This guide covers Kennen in ARAM: Kennen excels as a poke mage and teamfight initiator in ARAM, using his mobility and AoE stun to control fights.
Kennen ARAM Abilities
Kennen's abilities apply a Mark of the Storm; at 3 marks, the target is stunned.
Kennen throws a fast shuriken that damages and marks the first enemy hit.
Passively marks enemies every few attacks; activate to damage and add another mark to already-marked targets.
Kennen becomes lightning, passing through units and marking them, gaining speed on entry and attack speed on exit.
Kennen summons a storm that strikes nearby enemies, stunning those hit multiple times.
Kennen ARAM Playstyle & Tips
Kennen excels as a poke mage and teamfight initiator in ARAM, using his mobility and AoE stun to control fights. Focus on landing Qs for poke, then engage with E and R when the enemy is grouped.
Tips
Use your E to dodge skill shots and reposition quickly in ARAM's narrow lane.
Build Zhonya's Hourglass early to survive after using your ultimate in teamfights.
Max Q first for poke damage, as ARAM favors constant harassment.
Save your flash for a combo with your ultimate to catch multiple enemies.
Buy Sorcerer's Shoes early to boost your magic penetration against squishy targets.
Combos
Flash + E + R to engage and stun multiple enemies.
Q + W to proc your passive stun and poke from range.
E + R + Zhonya's to dive in, stun, and survive the counter-attack.
Kennen ARAM Build Patch 16.13
Runes
Primary — Domination
Dark Harvest
Cheap Shot
Grisly Mementos
Ultimate HunterSecondary — Sorcery
Axiom Arcanist
ScorchSummoners
Skill Order
Max your skills in this order
Starter Items
- 1.
Hextech Alternator - 2.
Refillable Potion
Core Items
- 1.
Stormsurge - 2.
Sorcerer's Shoes - 3.
Shadowflame
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- you are the primary AP carry
- enemy team is stacking health
- you need maximum burst damage
Avoid when:
- you need utility or survivability
- your team has mixed damage sources
Options
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- enemy stacking magic resist
- you are primary magic damage carry
- team has heavy AP threat
Avoid when:
- enemy has little to no magic resist
- you need utility or survivability instead
Options
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- enemy has heavy poke or cc
- you need to survive burst mages
- your champion dives into the backline
Avoid when:
- enemy team is mostly AD
- you need more damage instead of defense
Options
Kennen ARAM FAQ
What is the best build for Kennen in ARAM?
In ARAM, Kennen typically builds core items like Stormsurge, Sorcerer's Shoes, Shadowflame and Dark Harvest runes (Domination primary, Sorcery secondary).
What runes should I use for Kennen in ARAM?
Take Dark Harvest in the Domination tree as your keystone, with Sorcery as your secondary tree for Kennen in ARAM.
How do you play Kennen in ARAM?
Kennen excels as a poke mage and teamfight initiator in ARAM, using his mobility and AoE stun to control fights. Focus on landing Qs for poke, then engage with E and R when the enemy is grouped.
What is Kennen's best combo in ARAM?
Flash + E + R to engage and stun multiple enemies.
