Aegis Assault (E) blocks Kennen's autos and Thundering Shuriken (Q), while the Shield Vault (W) leap-stun and empowered Comet Spear (Q) poke neutralize Kennen's ranged advantage.

Long-range Comet Spear (Q) poke denies farm, and the Shield Vault (W) leap-stun all-in keeps him from stacking Siphoning Strike (Q), crushing him before he scales.

Kayle is squishy before level 5, so Comet Spear (Q) poke and the Shield Vault (W) stun all-in pressure her throughout the lane, opening a lead before she hits her scaling curve.

Without Hallowed Mist (W) up, early Gwen is fragile and collapses in lane to a single burst combo of empowered Comet Spear (Q) and the Shield Vault (W) stun.

The Shield Vault (W) stun interrupts Aatrox's three-hit The Darkin Blade (Q) combo, and Aegis Assault (E) blocks his autos and The Darkin Blade (Q) head-on to shut down early trades.

Blinding Dart (Q) nullifies Pantheon's auto-attack trades, and Toxic Shot (P) poison plus Move Quick (W) speed let Teemo kite outside Shield Vault (W) range, blocking any approach.

Granite Shield (P) continually absorbs Comet Spear (Q) poke, and high armor soaks the burst so no kill window opens and Pantheon falls behind in scaling.

Maximum Dosage (R) regen and a high base health pool shrug off the early burst, and Infected Bonesaw (Q) slow lets Mundo kite and flip the matchup late.

Steadfast Presence (W) unstoppable shuts down Pantheon's Shield Vault (W) and Grand Starfall (R) engages at the source, and a tanky body plus the Heroic Charge (E) wall-stun outlasts prolonged trades for the edge.