Tier
Win Rate
51.4%Pick Rate
6.9%Ban Rate
5.1%Matches
186,165Kayn Lethality Runes
Build Patch 14.17Core Kayn Item Build Order
55.5% Win Rate (3,992 Games)![Gustwalker Hatchling](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1102.webp?v=null)
Starting
![Youmuu's Ghostblade](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3142.webp?v=null)
1st
![Ionian Boots of Lucidity](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3158.webp?v=null)
2nd
![Opportunity](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6701.webp?v=null)
3rd
![Serylda's Grudge](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6694.webp?v=null)
4th
![Youmuu's Ghostblade](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3142.webp?v=null)
5th
![Hubris](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6697.webp?v=null)
6th
![Gustwalker Hatchling](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1102.webp?v=null)
![Youmuu's Ghostblade](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3142.webp?v=null)
![Ionian Boots of Lucidity](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3158.webp?v=null)
![Opportunity](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6701.webp?v=null)
![Serylda's Grudge](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6694.webp?v=null)
![Youmuu's Ghostblade](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3142.webp?v=null)
![Hubris](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6697.webp?v=null)
Core Kayn Item Build Path
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1102.webp?v=null)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3134.webp?v=null)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6690.webp?v=null)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3142.webp?v=null)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1001.webp?v=null)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/2022.webp?v=null)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3158.webp?v=null)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3134.webp?v=null)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6690.webp?v=null)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6701.webp?v=null)
Situational
![Edge of Night](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3814.webp?v=null)
![Eclipse](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6692.webp?v=null)
![Axiom Arc](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6696.webp?v=null)
![Serpent's Fang](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6695.webp?v=null)
![Profane Hydra](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6698.webp?v=null)
![Black Cleaver](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3071.webp?v=null)
![Guardian Angel](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3026.webp?v=null)
Summoner Spells
![Flash](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/summoner-spells/4.webp)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/summoner-spells/11.webp)
Kayn Skill Order
0![The Darkin Scythe](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/passive/Kayn_Passive_Primary.webp)
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11
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18
![Reaping Slash](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/KaynQ.webp)
![Blade's Reach](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/KaynW.webp)
![Shadow Step](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/KaynE.webp)
![Umbral Trespass](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/KaynR.webp)
Win Rate(+0.3%)vs last patch
51.4%
Pick Rate(+0.1%)vs last patch
6.9%
Ban Rate(-0.0%)vs last patch
5.2%
Key Insights
- Kayn can become Shadow Assassin by damaging ranged champions or Rhaast by damaging melee champions.
- When Kayn is near enemy champions duringE, a visual indicator shows up on the wall.
- 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 withRfor 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.