Kennen,the Heart of the Tempest

Stats: health: Health611+98, resource: Energy200+0, health regen: Health regen. (per 5s)5.5+0.65, resource regen: Energy regen. (per 5s)50, armor: Armor29+4.95, attack damage: Attack damage48+3.75, attack speed: Base AS0.625, gameplay radius: Gameplay radius55, selection radius: Selection radius100, release: 2010-04-08, changed: V13.16, role: Specialist, position: TopMiddle, rangetype: Ranged, adaptivetype: Magic, cost: 4800|880

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MainArmoredTitlesAlias(es)The Heart of the TempestMaster KennenCharacteristicsSpeciesYordlePronoun(s)He/HimTimelineBorn:Earlier than 9000 BNWeapon(s)Thundering ShurikenElectric MagicPersonal statusStatusAlivePlace of originBandle CityCurrent residenceTemple of Koeshin,IoniaProfessional statusOccupation(s)Kinkou Order's LeaderRegion(s)IoniaFaction(s)Kinkou OrderRelated character(s)AkaliShenZedIreliaSionKarmaYasuo

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• The Heart of the Tempest
• Master Kennen
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Timeline

• Born:Earlier than 9000 BN
Weapon(s)

• Thundering Shuriken
• Electric Magic
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The longest-standing member of the ancientKinkou Order, theyordleKennenis the first and only Heart of the Tempest. For centuries, he has used diplomacy—and force—to maintain the sacred balance in his adopted home ofIonia. Lightning fast and bearing the wisdom of a long and storied life, Kennen works with the Eye of Twilight, Shen, to protect the fragile harmony of the First Lands with a whirling storm of shuriken and devastating electrical energy.



Contents

• 1Background
• 2Appearance
• 3Personality
• 4Abilities
• 5Relations5.1Kinkou Order5.2Akali5.3Zed5.4Teemo
• 6Read More6.1Biography6.2Starring Champion6.3Mentioned Champion6.4Alternate Universes
• 7Trivia
• 8Quotes
• 9Change log
• 10References
• 11See also
• 5.1Kinkou Order
• 5.2Akali
• 5.3Zed
• 5.4Teemo
• 6.1Biography
• 6.2Starring Champion
• 6.3Mentioned Champion
• 6.4Alternate Universes
Background[]

(TBA)

Appearance[]

Kennen is a  cream furred yordle with light brown hair and deep blue eyes. Usually he dresses in a purple ninja outfit with golden details.

Personality[]

Kennen is a paradoxical being, due to his nature as a Yordle. Simultaneously an ancient being and a unaging spirit, Kennen can shift from a wise master to excitable and childlike in an instant.

When he first arrived on the Mortal Plane, Kennen became fascinated with humans and how they managed to do so much in so little time. After joining the Kinkou Order, Kennen took the responsability of recording the history of the Kinkou, and serving as the mediator of conflicts between the Mortal and Spiritual Planes.

Abilities[]

• Yordle Physiology:Kennen is a Yordle, a being coming from theSpirit Realmand possesses several abilities natural of his species.Immortality:Being spiritual beings, Yordles don't age the same way as normal humans, and they can't normally die.Yordle Magic:Just like anyYordle, Kennen is capable of performing yordle magic, which he utilizes in tandem with his skills as a ninja.
• Electric Magic:Befitting his title as the Heart of The Tempest. Kennen is a master in electric magic. He can wield electricity from small sparks to immense waves of lightning. Kennen's connection to the powers of the storm is such that he can summon massive electric storms, capable of destroying entire armies, and create a ball of electricity that managed to hurt evenSionand bring the juggernaut temporarily down.Electric Conduction:One of his main methods of attack is charging his electric power in his shuriken to increase their destructive power, he can also use this same technique to link target to a powerful electric dischargeFlight:By letting the power of lightning flow through him, Kennen can fly in the air at great speeds, crossing the continent of Ionia in a few hours.
• Kinkou Order Techniques:Kennen has been trained in the techniques of the Kinkou order for a thousand of years, and has mastered and become a teacher of them himself, even creating some of them. Being a skilled ninja and fighter, Kennen can dominate much larger opponents, run at great speeds without being seem, use stealth to hide from danger, and master several different weapons.
• Immortality:Being spiritual beings, Yordles don't age the same way as normal humans, and they can't normally die.
• Yordle Magic:Just like anyYordle, Kennen is capable of performing yordle magic, which he utilizes in tandem with his skills as a ninja.
• Electric Conduction:One of his main methods of attack is charging his electric power in his shuriken to increase their destructive power, he can also use this same technique to link target to a powerful electric discharge
• Flight:By letting the power of lightning flow through him, Kennen can fly in the air at great speeds, crossing the continent of Ionia in a few hours.
Relations[]

Kinkou Order[]

Kennen,Akali, andShenare members of theKinkou Order. LikeShen, his duty is to preserve balance inIonia.

Akali[]

Kennenwas one ofAkali'smentors, teaching her shuriken techniques, and emphasizing speed and agility over strength. He convinced her mother Mayym, the previous Fist of Shadow, to choose her as the successor. Kennen andAkaliassistedIreliaalongsideYasuoandKarmain her resistance in a seaside village against theNoxianarmy that includesSion.

Zed[]

TheKinkou Orderis at war withZedand hisShadow Order. Kennen is willing to forgive the Master of Shadows should he be willing to seek redemption.[1]

Teemo[]

Kennen is a friend ofTeemo.

Read More

Biography



Biography

The Heart of the Tempest

ByIan St. Martin

Starring:Kennen

Mentioned:Akali,Kusho,Shen,Zed

Starring Champion



Music Video

Awaken

By Numerous creators

A deadly masterpiece unfolds. A lone resistance made whole. A chance to come alive.

Starring:Akali,Camille,Draven,Irelia,Jhin,Karma,Kennen,Riven,Sion,Yasuo



Short Story

Between Light and Shadows

ByJoey Yu

Kennen had not slowed since setting off from the Great Temple of Koeshin.

Starring:Kennen

Mentioned:Akali,Shen



Video

Magic Misadventures (Video)

Part Two of Ava’s adventure leads her through the enchanted forests of Ionia, where unseen dangers—and unlikely friends—lurk in the shadows.

Starring:Ahri,Ava,Book,Kennen



Short Story

The Bow, and the Kunai

ByJoey Yu

The air of southern Shon-Xan was rife with raw magic.

Starring:Akali,Kennen,Shen

Mentioned:Kusho,Zed

Mentioned Champion



Short Story

A Bandle Scout Mission Journal

By Numerous creators

Another Bandle Scout mission badge complete.

Starring:Teemo

Mentioned:Corki,Kennen,Lulu,Tristana,Von Yipp



Biography

The Rogue Assassin

ByMichael McCarthy

Starring:Akali

Mentioned:Kennen,Kusho,Shen,Zed

Alternate Universes



Music Video

IGNITE

By Numerous creators

Since its inception, Worlds has grown and evolved. Each unbelievable play and phenomenal match created moments and memories that will never be forgotten. In these iconic moments, players and teams reached for something incredible within themselves and brought it to life on the Summoner’s Rift...

Starring:Aatrox,Ahri,Alistar,Anivia,Annie,Ashe,Brand,Caitlyn,Darius,Draven,Elise,Ezreal,Gnar,Janna,Jax,Jayce,Jinx,Kassadin,Katarina,Kennen,Kha'Zix,Lulu,Orianna,Rek'Sai,Rengar,Rumble,Ryze,Shen,Sivir,Tahm Kench,Teemo,Twisted Fate,Yasuo,Ziggs



Entries

Journal of Justice

ByInstitute of War

Formare veneficum est formare fatum.

Starring:Akali,Alistar,Amumu,Anivia,Annie,Ashe,Blitzcrank,Brand,Cassiopeia,Cho'Gath,Corki,Darius,Dr. Mundo,Evelynn,Ezreal,Fiddlesticks,Gangplank,Garen,Gragas,Heimerdinger,Irelia,Janna,Jarvan IV,Jax,Karma,Karthus,Kassadin,Katarina,Kayle,Kennen,Kog'Maw,Lee Sin,Leona,Lissandra,Lux,Malzahar,Maokai,Master Yi,Mordekaiser,Morgana,Nasus,Nidalee,Nocturne,Nunu,Olaf,Pantheon,Poppy,Rammus,Renekton,Riven,Rumble,Ryze,Sejuani,Shaco,Shen,Singed,Sion,Sivir,Skarner,Sona,Soraka,Swain,Talon,Taric,Teemo,Tibbers,Tristana,Trundle,Tryndamere,Twisted Fate,Twitch,Udyr,Urgot,Veigar,Vladimir,Warwick,Willump,Wukong,Xin Zhao,Yorick,Zilean



Music Video

RISE

By Numerous creators

Reaching the peak takes more than skill. Only those with the ambition to RISE above all others will know its height.

Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Akali,Ashe,Braum,Darius,Ekko,Ezreal,Fiora,Garen,Gnar,Jarvan IV,Jax,Jinx,Kalista,Kennen,Kha'Zix,Leona,Lux,Master Yi,Olaf,Poppy,Rakan,Riven,Ryze,Sejuani,Swain,Taliyah,Thresh,Tryndamere,Vayne,Xayah,Yasuo,Zed,Ziggs



Video

Road to the Cup

As the 2013 League of Legends World Championship final draws near, we showcase the biggest heroes in esports from around the world. Many teams fell by the wayside in epic battles, and now only two remain: Korea's SK Telecom T1 and China's Royal Club. Who will rise?

Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Blitzcrank,Brand,Caitlyn,Corki,Elise,Ezreal,Gragas,Janna,Jarvan IV,Jayce,Kennen,Kha'Zix,Lee Sin,Lux,Malphite,Mordekaiser,Orianna,Renekton,Ryze,Shen,Thresh,Twisted Fate,Vayne,Zac,Zed



Comic

The Tale of the Poro King

By Numerous creators



Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Aatrox,Akali,Ashe,Aurelion Sol,Azir,Braum,Caitlyn,Cho'Gath,Darius,Diana,Draven,Ezreal,Gnar,Illaoi,Janna,Jarvan IV,Jayce,Kai'Sa,Karma,Karthus,Katarina,Kayle,Kayn,Kennen,Kha'Zix,Lee Sin,Leona,Lulu,Lux,Malzahar,Miss Fortune,Nunu,Ornn,Pantheon,Pyke,Rammus,Rek'Sai,Rhaast,Ryze,Sejuani,Shen,Sion,Sivir,Soraka,Sylas,Syndra,Taliyah,Talon,Taric,Thresh,Tristana,Trundle,Udyr,Vi,Volibear,Willump,Yasuo,Zed,Ziggs,Zoe

Trivia[]

• Kennen is an ancient being, having arrived inRuneterramillennia ago.
• The Heart of the Tempests duty is to maintain the balance theEye of Twilightand theFist of Shadowas well as communicate the judgments of the order to those affected by them
Quotes[]

• "The eyesnever lie"might be referencing the Eye of Twilight's unbiased judgement.
• Kennen shares quotes with:"Time to strike!""Balance in all things""From the shadows"
• "Time to strike!"
• "Balance in all things"
• "From the shadows"
Change log[]

References[]

See also[]

Passive ability — Name: Mark of the Storm, Description: Innate: Kennen's abilities apply a stack of Mark of the Storm to enemies hit for 6 seconds, refreshing on subsequent applications and stacking up to 3 times. The third stack against a target consumes them all to stun them for 1. 25 seconds and restore 25 energy . The stun duration is reduced to 0. 5 seconds if this occurs on the same target again within 6 seconds. Slicing Maelstrom can apply only up to 3 stacks on a target., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputPassive', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Kennenwill still restore energy if the target dies from the third stack ofMark of the Storm.', 'AfterSlicing Maelstromapplies its third stack, the target gains a 6-second stack immunity againstSlicing Maelstromthat refreshes on subsequent hits.']}

Q ability — Name: Thundering Shuriken, Description: Active: Kennen throws a shuriken in the target direction that deals magic damage to the first enemy hit. Magic Damage: 75 / 125 / 175 / 225 / 275 (+ 85% AP), {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputDirection', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'This ability will cast from wherever the caster is at the start of the cast time.']}

W ability — Name: Electrical Surge, Description: Passive: Kennen's basic attacks on-attack generate a stack of Electrical Surge , stacking up to 4 times. At 4 stacks, his next basic attack is empowered to consume them all to deal bonus magic damage and apply a stack of Mark of the Storm . Bonus Magic Damage: 35 / 45 / 55 / 65 / 75 (+ 80 / 90 / 100 / 110 / 120% bonus AD) (+ 35% AP) Active: Kennen sends out a surge of electricity that deals magic damage to all nearby enemies afflicted by Mark of the Storm or within Slicing Maelstrom . Magic Damage: 70 / 95 / 120 / 145 / 170 (+ 80% AP) An enemy within 775 units with Mark of the Storm or inside Slicing Maelstrom is required to cast this ability. The target does not have to be visible to be targeted by this ability., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputAuto', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'parries': 'See Notes', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Map-Specific Differences', 'The empowered basic attack applies bonusspell damage, while the electrical surge dealsarea damage.', "Electrical Surge'senhanced attack will be consumed and the bonus damage will not be applied ifKennenisblinded.Electrical Surge'senhanced attack cannot bedodgedorblocked.", "Electrical Surge'senhanced attack cannot bedodgedorblocked.", 'The empowered attack will trigger but not be consumed nor apply its effects againststructuresandwards.', 'Base damage changed to 70 / 90 / 110 / 130 / 150.', 'AP ratio changed to60% AP.']}

E ability — Name: Lightning Rush, Description: Active: Kennen turns into lightning for 2 seconds, becoming unable to declare basic attacks but gaining ghosting and 100% bonus movement speed . He deals magic damage to enemies he passes through, reduced to 65% against non-champions, and restores 40 energy upon damaging at least one enemy. Magic Damage: 80 / 120 / 160 / 200 / 240 (+ 80% AP) Non-Champion Damage: 52 / 78 / 104 / 130 / 156 (+ 52% AP) Lightning Rush can be recast after 0. 5 seconds, and does so automatically after the duration. Recast: Kennen ends Lightning Rush to gain bonus attack speed and be allowed to exceed the attack speed cap for 4 seconds. Bonus Attack Speed: 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 / 80% Lightning Rush's recast can be used while affected by cast-inhibiting crowd control ., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputAuto', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Lightning Rushwill only damage any particular enemy once per cast.', "For the purpose of aim-assist,Kennen'sattack rangeis reduced「\xa0by 575\xa0」「\xa0to -25\xa0」duringLightning Rush, further reduced to -33.75withRapid Firecannon."]}

R ability — Name: Slicing Maelstrom, Description: Active: Kennen summons a storm around himself for 3 seconds, gaining bonus armor and bonus magic resistance for the duration. Bonus Resistances: 20 / 40 / 60 The storm strikes lightning bolts down on nearby enemies every 0. 5 seconds, each one dealing magic damage . Magic Damage Per Bolt: 40 / 75 / 110 (+ 22. 5 % AP) Slicing Maelstrom gains 10% additional damage for each subsequent strike a target has received up to a combined total of 150% of the damage of the initial strike. Total Single-Target Damage: 300 / 562. 5 / 825 (+ 168. 75 % AP), {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputAuto', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Map-Specific Differences', 'No additional notes.', 'Bonus resistances changed to 20 / 30 / 40.', 'Base damage per bolt changed to 30 / 55 / 80.', 'AP ratio per bolt changed to18% AP.']}

Trivia:
His dance references theAirflare, abreakdance move.A side-by-side comparison can be seenhere.He shares this dance withCamille.Her dance is very similar toPROJECT: Vayne's, whose dance is a similar breakdance move.
Kennen used to gain the'Law of Inverse Ninja Strength'cosmeticEaster eggdebuff ("This unit is a flippin' ninja!"-"Ninjas are more effective when they work alone. For every Ninja on your team beyond yourself, you lose 1 health.") when he,Akali,Shen, and/orZedfound themselves on the same team. It was removed inV3.14for unknown reasons.