Kennen Top counters Malphite hard (45.8% win rate) based on 509 games. This matchup is really difficult for Malphite players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Malphite Top vs Kennen Top in patch 15.18 (25.18), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
Malphite dominates the meta (8th most popular, 5.3% 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. Surprising upset: Despite Malphite's higher tier rating, Kennen wins 54.2% of encounters. This suggests Kennen's kit specifically counters Malphite's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Strong champion, tough matchup: Despite Malphite's impressive 52.6% overall win rate, this specific matchup against Kennen presents unique challenges requiring focused practice. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Arcane Comet + Manaflow Band combination (59.2% win rate) plus optimal itemization Sunfire Aegis, Thornmail, Kaenic Rookern, and Mercury's Treads boosts your chances from 45.8% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Malphite's superior farming (6.31 vs 6.12/min, 35th among Top) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.19 CS/min natural advantage. Outclassed across the board: Kennen leads in both matchup win rate (54.2%) and damage (929 vs 667/min). Malphite must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Malphite maintains better KDA (2.50, 2nd place vs 21st for Kennen), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| S+ | Tier | A |
| 45.8% | Matchup Winrate | 54.2% |
| 52.61% | Role Winrate | 51.76% |
| #4 | Winrate Rank | #12 |
| 5.3% | Pickrate | 1.8% |
| 2.5 | Average KDA | 2.0 |
| 394 | Gold per Minute | 406 |
| 6.31 | CS/Min | 6.12 |
| 0.31 | Wards per Minute | 0.32 |
| 667 | Damage per Minute | 929 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
The magic damage that Malphite deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Kennen deals primarily magic damage (87.17%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Malphite is higher farming statistics (ranked 35th among role champions) (versus 40th for Kennen), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.0 versus 2.5) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Malphite 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.
Damaging a champion with an ability hurls a comet at their location, or, if Arcane Comet …
Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum ma…
Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…
Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus mag…
After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health …
Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanent…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Damaging a champion with an ability hurls a comet at their location, or, if Arcane Comet …
Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum ma…
Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…
Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus mag…
Damaging champions with impaired movement or actions deals 10 - 45 bonus true d…
Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bou…
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
