Tier

Win Rate

45.5%

Pick Rate

3.8%

Matches

191,767

Kayn Lethality Runes

Build Patch 14.14

Core Kayn Item Build Order

43.5% Win Rate (1691 Games)
Serrated Dirk
Tear of the Goddess

Starting

Eclipse

1st

Ionian Boots of Lucidity

2nd

The Collector

3rd

The Collector

4th

Eclipse

5th

Manamune

6th

Serrated Dirk
Tear of the Goddess
Eclipse
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
The Collector
The Collector
Eclipse
Manamune

Core Kayn Item Build Path

Situational

Axiom Arc
Serylda's Grudge
Profane Hydra
Hubris<br>
Youmuu's Ghostblade
Edge of Night
Opportunity

Summoner Spells

16797 Games44%

Kayn Skill Order

0
The Darkin Scythe

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

Reaping Slash
Blade's Reach
Shadow Step
Umbral Trespass

Kayn Guide

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.

Kayn's Trends for ARAM

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

45.7%

(-0.1%)
vs last patch
Pick Rate

3.2%

(-0.0%)
vs last patch