Kayn the Shadow Reaper
A peerless practitioner of lethal shadow magic, Shieda Kayn battles to achieve his true destiny—to one day lead the Order of Shadow into a new era of Ionian supremacy. He wields the sentient darkin weapon Rhaast, undeterred by its creeping corruption of his body and mind. There are only two possible outcomes: either Kayn bends the weapon to his will... or the malevolent blade consumes him completely, paving the way for the destruction of all Runeterra.
The Darkin Scythe
Kayn wields an ancient weapon and fights Rhaast, the darkin within it, for control. Either the Darkin will triumph, or Kayn will master Rhaast and become the Shadow Assassin.
Darkin: Heal for a percentage of spell damage dealt to champions.
Shadow Assassin: For the first few seconds in combat with enemy champions, deal bonus damage.
Reaping Slash
Kayn dashes, then slashes. Both deal damage.
Cost:- 40
Cooldown:- 7/
- 7/
- 6/
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- 5
Range:- 350
Blade's Reach
Kayn damages and slows targets in a line.
Cost:- 40/
- 45/
- 50/
- 55/
- 60
Cooldown:- 13/
- 12/
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- 9
Range:- 700
Shadow Step
Kayn can walk through terrain.
Cost:- 90
Cooldown:- 21/
- 19/
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- 15/
- 13
Range:- 400
Umbral Trespass
Kayn hides in an enemy's body, dealing massive damage when he bursts out.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 120/
- 100/
- 80
Range:- 550
- Fighter,
- Assassin
Patch 26.1 Kayn Changes
Quick overview of Kayn's optimal setup in League of Legends. Kayn's top build includes Slightly Magical Footwear, Eclipse, Spear of Shojin, using Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Haste for maximum effectiveness. Kayn performs well against Zac, Vi, DrMundo but struggles against Diana, Zed, Sylas.
- Kayn's Top Build
- Kayn's Best Runes
- Kayn's Top Matchups
- Kayn's Counters
Kayn's base statistics in League of Legends. Kayn has 655 base health, 68 attack damage, 38 armor, and 32 magic resist. Understanding Kayn's stats is crucial for maximizing Kayn's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Kayn's stats against other champions to see how Kayn ranks.
AP:0
AD:68(3.3 per level)
AS:0(2.7 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:410(50 per level)
Mana Regen:11(0.95 per level)
Health:655(103 per level)
Health Regen:8(0.75 per level)
Armor:38(4.5 per level)
MR:32(2.05 per level)
Speed:340
Attack Range:175(175 per level)
Kayn Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Kayn Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 53.48% win rate in 45 minute games, while performing lowest at 44.12% in 25 minute games. Understanding Kayn Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Kayn's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 23.8%, Late Game: 65.1%, Objective Control: 49.0%, Supportive Strength: 56.3%, Creep Farming: 21.5%, Damage: 34.3%. These percentile rankings show how Kayn compares to other champions in each category.
Kayn exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Kayn's performance shows a 1.9% win rate difference between Iron and Diamond tiers, indicating that Kayn rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (52.4% win rate), players may struggle to execute Kayn's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Diamond (54.3% win rate), Kayn's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Kayn has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Kayn should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (52.4%), Bronze (48.9%), Silver (48.9%), Gold (50.1%), Platinum (49.1%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Kayn's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Kayn an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
When to Pick Kayn
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Zac and Vi
- Optimal rune setup achieves 66.7% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Diana (42.9% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Kayn into favorable matchups like Zac where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Precision + $Domination rune setup for a $66.7% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Kayn Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Kayn in League of Legends?
Kayn is currently C tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Kayn ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Kayn's win rate?
Kayn has a 49.41% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Kayn's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Kayn?
Champions similar to Kayn include Naafiri, Volibear, and Yone. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Kayn in League of Legends.
How does Kayn perform during different match durations?
Kayn's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Kayn's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Kayn's performance at different game lengths.