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Kennen Top Build, Patch 26.20 — Runes, Ability Damage & ARAM Buffs/Nerfs
the Heart of the Tempest · AP damageMageBurst MageTop
Every number below is computed from Riot's official game data for patch 26.20 — the Worlds 2026 patch (Data Dragon, with Meraki Analytics ability values and Riot's published ARAM balance), not sampled from match histories. Open the interactive labs to test Kennen against any opponent at any level.
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Kennen build and runes (Top, patch 26.20)
Item order
- Rabadon's Deathcap
- Spellslinger's Shoes
- Zhonya's Hourglass
- Shadowflame
- Dusk and Dawn
- Riftmaker
Start: Doran's Ring, Health Potion
Situational: —
Rune page
Domination · keystone Electrocute
Cheap Shot, Sixth Sense, Treasure Hunter
Secondary: Axiom Arcanist, Transcendence
Summoners: Flash, Ignite · Skill order: Q > E > W
Kennen is classified AP from its ability scalings; itemization computed from Rabadon's Deathcap + current-patch item stats. Win-rate shown is an estimate and does not drive the build.
Kennen base stats by level
| Level | Health | Attack damage | Armor | Magic resist | Attack speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 580 | 48.0 | 29.0 | 30.0 | 0.625 |
| Level 6 | 967 | 62.8 | 48.6 | 35.1 | 0.709 |
| Level 11 | 1,440 | 80.9 | 72.4 | 41.4 | 0.811 |
| Level 18 | 2,246 | 111.8 | 113.2 | 52.1 | 0.986 |
Growth follows Riot's per-level curve: value = base + growth × (n−1) × (0.7025 + 0.0175 × (n−1)).
Kennen ability damage per rank
Q — Thundering Shuriken magic
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 75 | 125 | 175 | 225 | 275 |
| Cooldown (s) | 7.0 | 6.2 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 4.0 |
Scaling: 75/75/75/75/75% AP.
Kennen Q damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | rank 1 | 75.0 | 7.0s |
| Level 3 | rank 2 | 125.0 | 6.2s |
| Level 6 | rank 3 | 175.0 | 5.5s |
| Level 9 | rank 5 | 275.0 | 4.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 5 | 275.0 | 4.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 5 | 275.0 | 4.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 5 | 275.0 | 4.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 5 | 275.0 | 4.0s |
W — Electrical Surge magic
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 35 | 45 | 55 | 65 | 75 |
| Cooldown (s) | 13.0 | 11.2 | 9.5 | 7.8 | 6.0 |
Scaling: 35/35/35/35/35% AP, 80/90/100/110/120% bonus AD.
Kennen W damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | rank 1 | 35.0 | 13.0s |
| Level 3 | rank 2 | 45.0 | 11.2s |
| Level 6 | rank 3 | 55.0 | 9.5s |
| Level 9 | rank 5 | 75.0 | 6.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 5 | 75.0 | 6.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 5 | 75.0 | 6.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 5 | 75.0 | 6.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 5 | 75.0 | 6.0s |
E — Lightning Rush magic
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 80 | 120 | 160 | 200 | 240 |
| Cooldown (s) | 10.0 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 6.0 |
Scaling: 80/80/80/80/80% AP.
Kennen E damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | rank 1 | 80.0 | 10.0s |
| Level 3 | rank 2 | 120.0 | 9.0s |
| Level 6 | rank 3 | 160.0 | 8.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 5 | 240.0 | 6.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 5 | 240.0 | 6.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 5 | 240.0 | 6.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 5 | 240.0 | 6.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 5 | 240.0 | 6.0s |
R — Slicing Maelstrom magic
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 300 | 562 | 825 |
| Cooldown (s) | 120.0 | 100.0 | 80.0 |
Scaling: 168.75/168.75/168.75% AP.
Kennen R damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 | rank 1 | 300.0 | 120.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 1 | 300.0 | 120.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 2 | 562.5 | 100.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 2 | 562.5 | 100.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 3 | 825.0 | 80.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 3 | 825.0 | 80.0s |
Kennen ARAM buffs & nerfs (Howling Abyss balance modifiers)
Kennen deals normal damage and takes normal damage on the Howling Abyss.
| ARAM modifier | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage dealt | — |
| Damage taken | — |
| Healing | — |
| Shielding | — |
| Attack speed | — |
| Ability haste | — |
| Tenacity | — |
| Energy regen | +20% |
ARAM also starts champions at level 3 with 1,400 gold. The ARAM sheet applies these modifiers to every stat and ability side by side with Summoner's Rift.
Frequently asked
What is the best Kennen build on patch 26.20?
RiftLab's stat-driven build for Kennen Top is Rabadon's Deathcap, Spellslinger's Shoes, Zhonya's Hourglass, Shadowflame, Dusk and Dawn, Riftmaker, with Electrocute as the keystone. It is computed from the champion's damage profile and the opponent's resists, not from win-rate scraping.
Does Kennen have ARAM modifiers?
Yes. On ARAM Kennen deals normal damage and takes normal damage.
How much damage does Kennen's Thundering Shuriken do?
Kennen's Q (Thundering Shuriken) has a base damage of 75/125/175/225/275 across its ranks and scales with 75/75/75/75/75% AP. Before the target's resistances; use the Damage Lab for the mitigated number against a specific opponent.
How much health does Kennen have at level 18?
Kennen has 2,246 base health, 113.2 armor and 52.1 magic resist at level 18 with no items, on patch 26.20.
Data: Riot Data Dragon 26.20, Meraki Analytics, LoL Wiki ARAM table. Builds are stat-driven recommendations from RiftLab's optimizer, not win-rate aggregates.