4

Tier

Win Rate

50.2%

Pick Rate

7.1%

Ban Rate

8.7%

Matches

269,213
Kayn Runes
Core Kayn Item Build Order67.9% Win Rate (56 Games)
Mosstomper Seedling

Starting

Eclipse

1st

Mercury's Treads

2nd

Black Cleaver

3rd

Spear of Shojin

4th

Eclipse

5th

Sterak's Gage

6th

Mosstomper Seedling
Eclipse
Mercury's Treads
Black Cleaver
Spear of Shojin
Eclipse
Sterak's Gage

Core Kayn Item Build Path

Situational

Spirit Visage
Death's Dance
Sundered Sky
Jak'Sho, The Protean
Guardian Angel
Edge of Night
Opportunity

Summoner Spells

71.5% Win Rate (165 Games)
Flash
Kayn Skill Order0
The Darkin Scythe

1

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Reaping Slash
Blade's Reach
Shadow Step
Umbral Trespass

Kayn's Counters for Jungle, Platinum+ for Patch 14.7

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%
34.3%
1.9%
4,907
Diana
48.1%
36.3%
5.4%
13,703
Shyvana
50.5%
36.9%
1.1%
2,799
Karthus
51.1%
39.6%
1.4%
3,579
Kha'Zix
49.2%
40.7%
4.4%
11,230

Kayn's Trends for Jungle, Platinum+ for Patch 14.7

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

50.2%

(+1.2%)
vs last patch
Pick Rate

7.2%

(-0.2%)
vs last patch
Ban Rate

8.8%

(-2.3%)
vs last patch

Kayn Guide for Jungle, Platinum+ for Patch 14.7

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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