Patch: 26.5
Patch: 26.5
Tier Tier 2
Win Rate 50.7%
Win Rate Change
+1.0%
Pick rate 2.5%
Ban rate 1.5%
Matches 22,027
Playstyle Builds
Pro Builds
Patch: 26.5
Runes
Precision
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Resolve
Press the Attack
Lethal Tempo
Fleet Footwork
Conqueror
Absorb Life
Triumph
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Haste
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Cut Down
Last Stand
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Resolve
Axiom Arcanist
Manaflow Band
Nimbus Cloak
Transcendence
Celerity
Absolute Focus
Scorch
Waterwalking
Gathering Storm
5008
5005
5007
5008
5010
5001
5011
5013
5001
Summoner Spells
Items
Starting Items
Gustwalker Hatchling
Build Order
Pickaxe
Long Sword
Caulfield's Warhammer
Eclipse
Boots
Cloth Armor
Plated Steelcaps
Phage
Pickaxe
Kindlegem
Black Cleaver
Completed Items
Eclipse
Plated Steelcaps
Black Cleaver
Death's Dance
Spear of Shojin
Voltaic Cyclosword
Situational Items
Hubris
Serpent's Fang
Edge of Night
Spirit Visage
Axiom Arc
Maw of Malmortius
Opportunity

Ability Max Order

76%

132 games

Reaping Slash Q
Blade's Reach W
Shadow Step E
The Darkin Scythe
Reaping Slash
Blade's Reach
Shadow Step
Umbral Trespass
1
Q
2
E
3
Q
4
W
5
Q
6
R
7
Q
8
W
9
Q
10
W
11
R
12
W
13
W
14
E
15
E
16
R
17
E
18
E
Damage Breakdown
88%
7%

Key Insights

  • Kayn can become Shadow Assassin by damaging ranged champions or Rhaast by damaging melee champions.
  • 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.
  • When Kayn is near enemy champions during
    E
    , a visual indicator shows up on the wall.

Strengths

  • Chilling Smite can be used to enter a target with
    R
    for safety in a pinch.
  • Rhaast excels at skirmishes and teamfights.
  • Rhaast is best with items that enhance durability and healing.
  • Shadow Assassin excels at finding picks and all-ins.
  • Shadow Assassin is best with items boosting burst damage and mobility.
  • Spikes upon acquiring a new form.

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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