Tier

Win Rate

45.9%

Pick Rate

5.2%

Ban Rate

1.6%

Matches

34,076
Kayn Runes
Core Kayn Item Build Order53.7% Win Rate (121 Games)
Eclipse

1st

Manamune

2nd

Ionian Boots of Lucidity

3rd

Manamune

4th

Black Cleaver

5th

Eclipse

6th

Eclipse
Manamune
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Manamune
Black Cleaver
Eclipse

Core Kayn Item Build Path

Situational

Spear of Shojin
Profane Hydra
Sundered Sky
Sterak's Gage
Youmuu's Ghostblade
Ravenous Hydra
Spirit Visage

Summoner Spells

56%272 Games
57%228 Games
Kayn Skill Order0
The Darkin Scythe

1

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3

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5

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Reaping Slash
Blade's Reach
Shadow Step
Umbral Trespass

Kayn Guide

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.