Kennen vs Taliyah
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You struggle pre-6 due to Taliyah's superior range and wave control, but can win trades if you land E-W-Q combo.
- Post-6 you gain significant kill pressure as R allows you to bypass her W and deliver unavoidable burst damage.
How to Trade
- Wait for Taliyah to use Q on minions, then immediately E forward for W-Q-auto combo before retreating.
- If she wastes W trying to disengage, you can extend the trade with additional autos and Q poke.
Wave Control
- Accept being pushed in early and focus on farming safely while looking for jungle assistance.
- Once you hit 6, you can start forcing favorable trades and all-ins, especially when Taliyah overextends for poke or roam attempts.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste E for minor poke trades as it's your only gap closer and escape tool.
- Getting caught without E against Taliyah's W means eating full Q combo damage and potentially setting up enemy jungle ganks.
Created on 01/12/2026
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