How to beat Kennen as Darius in top?

This page provides a detailed guide on how to beat Kennen as Darius in the top lane, including builds, runes, and in-depth analysis.

What is the best build for Darius vs Kennen?

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Darius vs Kennen top guide

Our guide for Darius vs Kennen in the top lane covers everything you need to know to win the matchup.

Matchup of the Day

Darius vs. Kennen (top Lane)

A detailed breakdown of the lane, from early game to late.

Winrate: 54.8%Patch 15.1962 Matches

Matchup Win Rate

54.8%

Gold Diff @ 15

+227g

Gold Diff @ End

+595g

Average KDA

7/6/5

Master Tier Analysis

Your Win Condition

Negate his stuns using tenacity.

General Strategy

His poke damage is not frightening; run D Shield and Second Wind to maintain high HP. Rush Merc Treads; they are the number one item for tenacity, reducing his stun duration (his only defense mechanism). Stridebreaker helps farm him for kills.

Trading Patterns

Use E to pull him. Time your W (Decimate) right as he stuns you with his E (Lightning Rush); this slows him while you are stunned, allowing you to run him down and kill him when the CC wears off.