Playstyle: Kayn Builds

  1. Fighter & Sustain

    14,044 Games

    Conqueror
    Resolve
    Goredrinker

    50%

  2. Fighter & Execute

    10,425 Games

    Conqueror
    Resolve
    Duskblade of Draktharr

    49%

  3. Adaptive & Execute

    8,469 Games

    First Strike
    Domination
    Duskblade of Draktharr

    47%

Core Kayn Item Build Order

Doran's Shield

Starting

Goredrinker
Ironspike Whip
Phage
Kindlegem

1st

Plated Steelcaps
Boots
Cloth Armor

2nd

Black Cleaver
Caulfield's Warhammer
Kindlegem
Long Sword

3rd

Death's Dance
Pickaxe
Chain Vest
Caulfield's Warhammer

4th

Spear of Shojin
Pickaxe
Caulfield's Warhammer
Kindlegem

5th

Spirit Visage
Spectre's Cowl
Kindlegem

6th

Doran's Shield

Starting

Goredrinker
Ironspike Whip
Phage
Kindlegem

1st

Plated Steelcaps
Boots
Cloth Armor

2nd

Black Cleaver
Caulfield's Warhammer
Kindlegem
Long Sword

3rd

Death's Dance
Pickaxe
Chain Vest
Caulfield's Warhammer

4th

Spear of Shojin
Pickaxe
Caulfield's Warhammer
Kindlegem

5th

Spirit Visage
Spectre's Cowl
Kindlegem

6th

Core Kayn Item Build Path

Doran's Shield
Kindlegem
Ironspike Whip
Phage
Goredrinker
Boots
Cloth Armor
Plated Steelcaps
Caulfield's Warhammer
Kindlegem
Long Sword
Black Cleaver

Situational

Serylda's Grudge
Manamune
Sterak's Gage
Thornmail
The Collector
Ravenous Hydra
Maw of Malmortius

Summoner Spells

FlashSmite

Damage Breakdown

Kayn Runes

PrecisionDominationSorceryInspirationResolve
Press the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConqueror
OverhealTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: TenacityLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
DominationSorceryInspirationResolve
DemolishFont of LifeShield Bash
ConditioningSecond WindBone Plating
OvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinching
lol:shardInfo.adaptive_force,Adaptive Forcelol:shardInfo.attack_speed,Attack Speedlol:shardInfo.ability_haste,Ability Haste
lol:shardInfo.adaptive_force,Adaptive Forcelol:shardInfo.armor,Armorlol:shardInfo.magic_resist,Magic Resist
lol:shardInfo.scaling_health,Scaling Healthlol:shardInfo.armor,Armorlol:shardInfo.magic_resist,Magic Resist
The Darkin Scythe

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Reaping Slash

Q

Q

Q

Q

Q

Blade's Reach

W

W

W

W

W

Shadow Step

E

E

E

E

E

Umbral Trespass

R

R

R

Kayn Skill Order

Q

W

E

Kayn Guide

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 synergizes well with
Goredrinker
,
Black Cleaver
,
Spirit Visage
,
Winter's Approach
,
Ravenous Hydra
, and
Serylda's Grudge
. Can opt for
Stridebreaker
or
Eclipse
when needed.
Shadow Assassin synergizes well with
Duskblade of Draktharr
,
Muramana
,
Edge of Night
,
Youmuu's Ghostblade
,
Axiom Arc
, and
Serylda's Grudge
. Can opt for
Prowler's Claw
or
Eclipse
when needed.
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 (
Bramble Vest
,
Executioner's Calling
,
Oblivion Orb
,
Chemtech Putrifier
,
Morellonomicon
,
Mortal Reminder
,
Thornmail
,
Chempunk Chainsword
).