Patch: 26.14
Patch: 26.14
Tier Tier 2
Win Rate 50.8%
Win Rate Change
+0.3%
Pick rate 3.7%
Ban rate 2.6%
Matches 197,727
Emerald+ Emerald+ Builds
Patch: 26.14
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
Adaptive Force
Attack Speed
Ability Haste
Adaptive Force
Move Speed
Scaling Health
Health
Tenacity & Slow Resist
Scaling Health
Summoner Spells
Items
Starting Items
Health Potion
Gustwalker Hatchling
Build Order
The Brutalizer
Long Sword
Long Sword
Voltaic Cyclosword
Boots
Null-Magic Mantle
Mercury's Treads
Pickaxe
Phage
Kindlegem
Black Cleaver
Completed Items
Voltaic Cyclosword
Mercury's Treads
Black Cleaver
Death's Dance
Spear of Shojin
Eclipse
Situational Items
Spirit Visage
Endless Hunger
Hubris
Sterak's Gage
Guardian Angel
Thornmail
Randuin's Omen

Ability Max Order

70%

6,000 games

Q
W
E
1
Q
2
E
3
W
4
Q
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

Reaping Slash (Q)

Kayn dashes, then slashes. Both deal damage.

Damage Breakdown
88% AD
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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