Kennen Top counters Darius hard (44.8% win rate) based on 617 games. This matchup is really difficult for Darius players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Darius Top vs Kennen Top in patch 15.17 (25.17), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 62.5% in this matchup.
Darius dominates the meta (4th most popular, 7.2% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Kennen (1.8% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of top lane's current powerhouses. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Phase Rush + Axiom Arcanist combination (62.8% win rate) plus optimal itemization Trinity Force, Sterak's Gage, Dead Man's Plate, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 44.8% to 62.5% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Darius faces both matchup (44.81%) and farming disadvantages (6.30 vs 6.67/min). With a 0.37 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Outclassed across the board: Kennen leads in both matchup win rate (55.2%) and damage (830 vs 714/min). Darius must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Complete dominance by Kennen: leads in both matchup win rate (55.2%) and KDA (2.00 vs 1.80, 21st vs 40th place). Darius players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | A+ |
| 44.8% | Matchup Winrate | 55.2% |
| 50.06% | Role Winrate | 51.73% |
| #40 | Winrate Rank | #12 |
| 7.2% | Pickrate | 1.8% |
| 1.8 | Average KDA | 2.0 |
| 441 | Gold per Minute | 421 |
| 6.30 | CS/Min | 6.67 |
| 0.30 | Wards per Minute | 0.29 |
| 714 | Damage per Minute | 830 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
Except for rare builds, Darius deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Meanwhile, Kennen deals primarily magic damage (85.69%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Kennen, ranking 24th (versus 40th for Darius) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.0 versus 1.8) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Darius player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Kennen player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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