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Kayn Runes

The top Kayn runes in LoL patch 25.23 are Hail of Blades, Sudden Impact, Sixth Sense, Treasure Hunter for Kayn's primary runes. Kayn's runes in his secondary tree best utilizes Transcendence and Gathering Storm. These Kayn rune choices provide the best Kayn rune build for ranked.

  • Kayn passive ability - The Darkin Scythe - League of Legends
    The Darkin Scythe

    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.

  • Kayn Q ability - Reaping Slash - League of Legends
    Reaping Slash

    Reaping Slash

    Kayn dashes, then slashes. Both deal damage.

    Cost:
    • 40
    Cooldown:
    • 7/
    • 7/
    • 6/
    • 6/
    • 5
    Range:
    • 350
  • Kayn W ability - Blade's Reach - League of Legends
    Blade's Reach

    Blade's Reach

    Kayn damages and slows targets in a line.

    Cost:
    • 40/
    • 45/
    • 50/
    • 55/
    • 60
    Cooldown:
    • 13/
    • 12/
    • 11/
    • 10/
    • 9
    Range:
    • 700
  • Kayn E ability - Shadow Step - League of Legends
    Shadow Step

    Shadow Step

    Kayn can walk through terrain.

    Cost:
    • 90
    Cooldown:
    • 21/
    • 19/
    • 17/
    • 15/
    • 13
    Range:
    • 400
  • Kayn R ultimate ability - Umbral Trespass - League of Legends
    Umbral Trespass

    Umbral Trespass

    Kayn hides in an enemy's body, dealing massive damage when he bursts out.

    Cost:
    • 100
    Cooldown:
    • 120/
    • 100/
    • 80
    Range:
    • 550
Classes:
  • Fighter,
  • Assassin
50.80%Win Rate
Kayn A tier

Kayn performs best with Hail of Blades as the keystone rune. The optimal primary runes for Kayn include Hail of Blades, Sudden Impact, Sixth Sense. This rune setup achieves a 1.00% win rate across 1 Kayn games.

This alternative Kayn rune build uses Conqueror as the keystone. This setup provides a different playstyle for Kayn and achieves a 1.00% win rate. Consider this rune page when facing specific matchups or team compositions.

Kayn Runes - Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best Kayn runes?

The best Kayn runes in patch 25.23 are Hail of Blades, Sudden Impact, Sixth Sense, and Treasure Hunter for the primary tree, and Transcendence and Gathering Storm for the secondary tree. These runes provide optimal performance for Kayn.

What keystone should I use on Kayn?

Hail of Blades is the best keystone rune for Kayn. This keystone synergizes well with Kayn's abilities and provides maximum value in most matchups.

What are Kayn's secondary runes?

Kayn's best secondary runes are Transcendence and Gathering Storm. These secondary runes complement Kayn's primary rune choices and enhance overall effectiveness.

Can I use different rune setups on Kayn?

Yes, Kayn can utilize different rune setups depending on matchup and playstyle. While Hail of Blades is most popular, alternative keystones may work better in specific situations.