4

Tier

Win Rate

48.5%

Pick Rate

7.9%

Ban Rate

12.3%

Matches

171,480
Kayn Runes55.0% Win Rate (8544 Games)
Core Kayn Item Build Order54.5% Win Rate (3940 Games)
Gustwalker Hatchling

Starting

Youmuu's Ghostblade

1st

Ionian Boots of Lucidity

2nd

Axiom Arc

3rd

Axiom Arc

4th

Serylda's Grudge

5th

Youmuu's Ghostblade

6th

Gustwalker Hatchling
Youmuu's Ghostblade
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Axiom Arc
Axiom Arc
Serylda's Grudge
Youmuu's Ghostblade

Core Kayn Item Build Path

Situational

Edge of Night
Guardian Angel
Opportunity
Serpent's Fang
Profane Hydra
Eclipse
Hubris

Summoner Spells

54.7% Win Rate (8814 Games)
Kayn Skill Order0
The Darkin Scythe

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Reaping Slash
Blade's Reach
Shadow Step
Umbral Trespass

Kayn's Counters for Jungle, Platinum+ for Patch 14.6

Discover the ultimate counters for Kayn with our comprehensive guide. Learn who counters Kayn in lane and throughout the game, turning the tides in your favor. Explore effective Kayn counters and strategies to outplay your opponent.
Champion
Game Win Rate
Lane Win Rate
Matchup Rate
Matches
Hecarim
48.6%
33.1%
2.0%
3,203
Diana
47.5%
35.6%
4.5%
7,244
Shyvana
48.6%
36.4%
1.3%
2,048
Karthus
49.9%
38.1%
1.3%
2,137
Kha'Zix
48.2%
38.6%
5.2%
8,359

Kayn's Trends for Jungle, Platinum+ for Patch 14.6

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest win rates, pick rates, and ban rates for Kayn. Our Trends section offers a deep dive into how Kayn is performing in the current meta, with data from the last five patches.
Win Rate

48.5%

(-2.5%)
vs last patch
Pick Rate

7.9%

(-4.8%)
vs last patch
Ban Rate

12.4%

(-2.9%)
vs last patch

Kayn Guide for Jungle, Platinum+ for Patch 14.6

Learn Kayn with our Kayn guide. Learn about Kayn's strengths and Kayn's weaknesses, and harness key insights to optimize your playstyle. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to Kayn, our guide provides the tools you need to dominate the battlefield.
Key Insights
  • Kayn can become Shadow Assassin by damaging ranged champions or Rhaast by damaging melee champions.
  • When Kayn is near enemy champions during
    Kayn
    E
    , a visual indicator shows up on the wall.
  • Kayn
    E
    's duration is reduced to 1.5 seconds if Kayn enters combat with enemy champions. Auto attacking or being hard CC'd ends it.
Strengths
  • Spikes upon acquiring a new form.
  • Rhaast excels at skirmishes and teamfights.
  • Shadow Assassin excels at finding picks and all-ins.
  • Chilling Smite can be used to enter a target with
    Kayn
    R
    for safety in a pinch.
  • Rhaast is best with items that enhance durability and healing.
  • Shadow Assassin is best with items boosting burst damage and mobility.
Weaknesses
  • Is naturally weaker without a form.
  • Needs to constantly land his skillshots or he'll have significantly lower damage output.
  • Significantly harder to play from behind.
  • When playing as Rhaast, any form of Grievous Wounds hurts Kayn because of how much healing he has in his kit.

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