Kayn Runes
Best Kayn runes for LoL Patch 26.1 - Conqueror from the Precision tree with Domination secondary (66.7% WR, 0.3% pick rate). Kayn's optimal primary runes are Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Haste, Last Stand. Secondary tree: Sudden Impact, Ultimate Hunter.
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/
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Range:- 350
Blade's Reach
Kayn damages and slows targets in a line.
Cost:- 40/
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Cooldown:- 13/
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Range:- 700
Shadow Step
Kayn can walk through terrain.
Cost:- 90
Cooldown:- 21/
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Range:- 400
Umbral Trespass
Kayn hides in an enemy's body, dealing massive damage when he bursts out.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 120/
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Range:- 550
- Fighter,
- Assassin
Kayn performs best with Conqueror as the keystone rune from the Precision tree. Kayn's optimal primary runes are Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Haste, Last Stand. Kayn's secondary rune tree is Domination with Sudden Impact, Ultimate Hunter. This rune setup achieves a 66.67% win rate (+17.3% win rate difference) with a 0.3% pick rate across 18 Kayn games.
Primary Tree
Precision
ConquerorBasic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror for 5s, gaining 1.8-4
When fully stacked, heal for 8% of the damage you deal to champions (5% for ranged champions).
TriumphTakedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant an additional 20 gold.
'The most dangerous game brings the greatest glory.'
—Noxian Reckoner
Legend: HasteGain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (
Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.
Last StandDeal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max damage gained at 30% health.
Sudden ImpactDamaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus
Cooldown: 10s
Ultimate HunterYour ultimate gains
This alternative Kayn rune build uses Conqueror as the keystone from the Precision tree. The primary runes are Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Haste, Last Stand. Kayn's secondary rune tree is Inspiration with Magical Footwear, Cosmic Insight. This setup achieves a 66.67% win rate (+17.3% win rate difference) with a 0.3% pick rate across 15 games.
Primary Tree
Precision
ConquerorBasic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror for 5s, gaining 1.8-4
When fully stacked, heal for 8% of the damage you deal to champions (5% for ranged champions).
TriumphTakedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant an additional 20 gold.
'The most dangerous game brings the greatest glory.'
—Noxian Reckoner
Legend: HasteGain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (
Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.
Last StandDeal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max damage gained at 30% health.
Magical FootwearYou get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots before then. For each takedown you acquire the boots 45s sooner.
Slightly Magical Footwear grants you an additional
Cosmic Insight+
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Kayn Runes - Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Kayn runes in patch 26.1?
The best Kayn runes in patch 26.1 use the Precision tree with Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Haste, and Last Stand, and the Domination tree with Sudden Impact and Ultimate Hunter. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate with a 0.3% pick rate.
What is the win rate for Kayn's best rune page?
Kayn's best rune page has a 66.7% win rate in patch 26.1, which is +17.3% compared to Kayn's average win rate. This rune setup has a 0.3% pick rate among Kayn players.
What keystone should I use on Kayn?
Conqueror from the Precision tree is the best keystone rune for Kayn in patch 26.1. This keystone synergizes well with Kayn's kit and provides a 66.7% win rate.
What is Kayn's primary rune tree?
Kayn's primary rune tree is Precision. The optimal Precision runes for Kayn are Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Haste, and Last Stand, with Conqueror being the keystone of choice.
What is Kayn's secondary rune tree?
Kayn's best secondary rune tree is Domination. The recommended Domination runes are Sudden Impact and Ultimate Hunter, which complement Kayn's Precision primary tree.
What are alternative rune setups for Kayn?
An alternative Kayn rune setup uses Conqueror from the Precision tree. This alternate build may be preferred in certain matchups or playstyles. Check the alternative rune page above for full details including win rate and pick rate.
How popular are Kayn's runes?
Kayn's top rune page has a 0.3% pick rate in patch 26.1. This indicates that 0.3% of Kayn players use the Conqueror setup with Precision and Domination trees.