Kayn, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
5.8%
Ban Rate
10.7%

Kayn Jungle Win Rate & Tier

Kayn B TierFighterAssassin
Patch
26.20
Games
7,652
Lane
Jungle
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 13, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

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.

Is Kayn Good in Patch 26.20?

Kayn is a solid, playable pick in Patch 26.20: B tier as Jungle. Kayn's 50.0% win rate ranks #25 of 47 Jungle champions, and its pick rate ranks #1. That is within half a point of Patch 26.19. Kayn is banned in 10.7% of games and present (picked or banned) in 23.2%.

Tier
B
Win Rate
50.0%#25 of 47 Jungle
Pick Rate
5.9%#1 of 47 Jungle
Ban Rate
10.7%
Win rate change
−0.3vs Patch 26.19

Win rate over the last patches (Jungle)

Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Kayn →

Kayn Roles

Kayn goes Jungle in 94% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.

Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.

Patch 26.20 Kayn Changes

Win Rate
Patch 26.1949.97%
Patch 26.2050.00%
+0.03%
Pick Rate
Patch 26.196.23%
Patch 26.206.23%
0.00%

Quick overview of Kayn's optimal setup in League of Legends. Kayn's top build includes Ionian Boots of Lucidity, Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, using Dark Harvest, Sudden Impact, Grisly Mementos for maximum effectiveness. Kayn performs well against Naafiri, Qiyana, Evelynn but struggles against Amumu, MonkeyKing, Briar.

Kayn Strengths and Weaknesses

Where Kayn stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.

Strengths

  • Healing: better than 87% of champions

Weaknesses

  • CS: below 80% of champions
  • Damage to buildings: below 76% of champions

Kayn ranks in the 37.0 percentile for early game strength, 48.1 percentile for late game scaling, 61.7 percentile for objective control, 41.7 percentile for support strength, 50.0 percentile for creep farming, and 77.8 percentile for damage output.

Kayn demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 43.9% decrease from Iron to Chal tiers. This pattern suggests that Kayn may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Kayn achieves a 43.9% win rate, which gradually declines to 0.0% in Chal. This trend often indicates that Kayn's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (43.9%), Bronze (51.8%), Silver (49.4%), Gold (49.8%), Platinum (49.3%)) suggests that while Kayn can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Kayn's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Kayn is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Kayn, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Kayn at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.

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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 51.09% win rate in 30 minute games, while performing lowest at 45.51% in 20 minute games. Understanding Kayn Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Champions similar to Kayn include Jax, Xin Zhao, Katarina. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Kayn in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Kayn, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
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Is Kayn Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20

Is Kayn good in Patch 26.20?

Kayn is solid: B tier as Jungle in Patch 26.20 with a 50.0% win rate. That win rate ranks #25 of 47 Jungle champions.

What lane is Kayn played in?

Mostly Jungle (94% of ranked games), also Top (5%).

How often is Kayn banned?

Kayn is banned in 10.7% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 23.2%.

What is Kayn good at?

Compared with every champion this patch, Kayn stands out for Healing (87/100).

Which champions are similar to Kayn?

Champions that play like Kayn: Jax, Xin Zhao, Katarina.