Kayn Lethality Runes

Build Patch 14.14

Core Kayn Item Build Order

53.4% Win Rate (17955 Games)
Doran's Shield

Starting

Youmuu's Ghostblade

1st

Ionian Boots of Lucidity

2nd

Opportunity

3rd

Youmuu's Ghostblade

4th

Opportunity

5th

Serylda's Grudge

6th

Doran's Shield
Youmuu's Ghostblade
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Opportunity
Youmuu's Ghostblade
Opportunity
Serylda's Grudge

Core Kayn Item Build Path

Situational

Edge of Night
Axiom Arc
Hubris
Eclipse
Profane Hydra
Serpent's Fang
Black Cleaver

Summoner Spells

93219 Games55%

Kayn Skill Order

0
The Darkin Scythe

1

2

3

4

5

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9

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18

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.