By GamGem ResearchLast updated 18 Oct 2026

Kennen Draft Guide
Wild Rift pick, ban and counter-pick read — the Heart of the Tempest.
Counter-pick only. Kennen is a poor blind pick — wait for the enemy lane, or bans, before you lock it.
- Blind safety27/100
- Ban rank#86 of 142
- Pick rank#50 of 142
- Baron standing#50 of 54
Who breaks a blind Kennen
Any one of them in the enemy draft drops Kennen’s blind safety from 27 to 12; Kennen’s blind floor is 42.9%.
If the enemy locks Kennen
The assistant’s best answer in each lane Kennen plays, with Kennen entered as the enemy pick.
| Lane | Best pick | Backup | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baron | Kayle | Yone | 84/100 |
| Mid | Vel'Koz | Kayle | 91/100 |
Drafting around Kennen
Kennen leaves the team’s damage balanced, so any damage type fits next. Best pick for each lane Kennen does not play:
| Lane | Best pick | Backup | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jungle | Nidalee | Wukong | 92/100 |
| Support | Vel'Koz | Bard | 91/100 |
| Dragon | Smolder | Kalista | 84/100 |
