Kennen Top struggles against Jayce (48.6% win rate) based on 482 games. This matchup can be tricky for Kennen players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Kennen Top vs Jayce Top in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
With 2.2% popularity, Kennen constantly encounters meta-dominant Jayce (4.0%, 20th place out of 62 Top champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Kennen performance in the current patch. Surprising upset: Despite Kennen's higher tier rating, Jayce wins 51.4% of encounters. This suggests Jayce's kit specifically counters Kennen's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Electrocute + Taste of Blood combination (60.4% win rate) plus optimal itemization Hextech Rocketbelt, Shadowflame, Void Staff, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 48.6% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Kennen faces both matchup (48.57%) and farming disadvantages (6.26 vs 6.53/min). With a 0.27 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Outclassed across the board: Jayce leads in both matchup win rate (51.4%) and damage (926 vs 848/min). Kennen must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Kennen maintains better KDA (2.00, 20th place vs 44th for Jayce), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
Kennen Top | Versus | Jayce Top |
---|---|---|
A | Tier | C |
48.6% | Matchup Winrate | 51.4% |
50.64% | Role Winrate | 47.89% |
#23 | Winrate Rank | #57 |
2.2% | Pickrate | 4.0% |
2.0 | Average KDA | 1.7 |
412 | Gold per Minute | 414 |
6.26 | CS/Min | 6.53 |
0.35 | Wards per Minute | 0.30 |
848 | Damage per Minute | 926 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Kennen versus Jayce matchup in the top lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
The magic damage that Kennen deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Jayce deals mainly physical damage (77.63%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Jayce, ranking 30th (versus 45th for Kennen) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (1.7 versus 2.0) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Kennen player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Jayce 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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