Kayn the Shadow Reaper

FighterAssassin

KAYN STATS

Attack
  • Attack Damage
    68 ( + 3.3 )
  • Attack Speed
    0.669 ( +0%)
  • Attack Range
    175
  • Critical Hit Chance
    0 ( + 0 )
Defense
  • HP
    655 ( + 99 )
  • HP Regeneration
    8 ( + 0.75 )
  • Armor
    38 ( + 4.5 )
  • Magic Resistance
    32 ( + 2.05 )
Other
  • Mana
    410 ( + 50 )
  • Mana Regenration
    11.5 ( + 0.95 )
  • Move Speed
    340

KAYN SPELLS

  • The Darkin Scythe
    The Darkin Scythe

    Kayn wields an ancient weapon and fights Rhaast, the darkin within it, for control. Either the <font color='#fe5c50'>Darkin</font> will triumph, or Kayn will master Rhaast and become the <font color='#8484fb'>Shadow Assassin</font>.<br><br><font color='#fe5c50'>Darkin:</font> Heal for a percentage of spell damage dealt to champions.<br><br><font color='#8484fb'>Shadow Assassin:</font> For the first few seconds in combat with enemy champions, deal bonus damage.

  • Reaping Slash
    Reaping Slash
    • Cost: 50 {{ abilityresourcename }}
    • Range: 350

    Kayn dashes, then slashes. Both deal damage.

    Kayn dashes then spins his scythe, dealing {{ totaldamage }} physical damage to enemies he passes through, then deals the damage again to nearby enemies.
    Darkin Slayer: Instead deal {{ darkinflatdamage }} plus {{ darkinpercentdamage }} max Health physical damage.

  • Blade's Reach
    Blade's Reach
    • Cost: 60/65/70/75/80 {{ abilityresourcename }}
    • Range: 700

    Kayn damages and slows targets in a line.

    Kayn swipes his scythe upward, dealing {{ totaldamage }} physical damage and Slowing enemies hit by 90%, decaying over 1.5 seconds.
    Shadow Assassin: Kayn can move while using this Ability and increases its range.
    Darkin Slayer: Additionally Knocks Up enemies hit for 1 second(s).

  • Shadow Step
    Shadow Step
    • Cost: 90 {{ abilityresourcename }}
    • Range: 400

    Kayn can walk through terrain.

    Kayn gains 40% Move Speed, becomes Ghosted, and can move through Terrain for 7/7.5/8/8.5/9 seconds. When he first enters terrain, he restores {{ totalhealing }} Health.Being Immobilized and spending more than 1.5 consecutive seconds outside of Terrain ends this Ability early.
    Shadow Assassin: Gain 80% Move Speed, Slow immunity, and reduce the Cooldown to {{ assassincdreduction }} seconds.

  • Umbral Trespass
    Umbral Trespass
    • Cost: 100 {{ abilityresourcename }}
    • Range: 550

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

    Passive: Champions damaged by Kayn are marked for 3.15 seconds.Kayn infests a marked enemy, becoming Untargetable. After {{ infestduration }} seconds or after Recasting, Kayn bursts out, dealing {{ damage }} physical damage to the enemy.
    Shadow Assassin: Increases this Ability's range, the distance Kayn exits, and refreshes The Darkin Scythe's Cooldown on exit.
    Darkin Slayer: Instead deals {{ slayerdamage }} max Health physical damage and restores {{ healvalue }} Health ({{ slayerhealpercent*100 }}% damage amount).

KAYN COUNTER/TIPS

Kayn Ally Tips

  • Look at the line-up of both your team and the enemy's team when picking your form.
  • Remember that nearby enemies can see which wall you're in.
  • Strong against:

Kayn Enemy Tips

  • Umbral Trespass requires Kayn to damage a target first. Try to dodge Blade's Reach to deny him a long range cast of Umbral Trespass.
  • When Kayn is in terrain near you, you will get a visual warning on the edge of the terrain he's in.
  • Damage Kayn while he's in Shadow Step to shorten its duration, or apply hard crowd control (stun, charm, knockup, etc) to end Shadow Step immediately.

How to counter Kayn:

KAYN Build

KAYN SUMMONER SPELLS

SmiteFlash

KAYN REFORGED RUNES

Domination

Dark HarvestSudden ImpactEyeball CollectionUltimate Hunter

Sorcery

TranscendenceGathering Storm

KAYN ABILITY ORDER

Reaping Slash 1 4 5 12 13
Blade's Reach 3 7 8 9 10
Shadow Step 2 14 15 17 18
Umbral Trespass 6 11 16

KAYN ITEMS

Starting Items

EmberknifeRefillable PotionStealth Ward

Early Items

Tear of the GoddessLong SwordIronspike WhipBoots

Core Items (Choose Steraks or BC 2nd)

GoredrinkerSterak's GageBlack CleaverPlated SteelcapsMercury's Treads

Against Heavy AD (Choose 1-2 depending on situation)

Death's DanceThornmailRanduin's OmenPlated Steelcaps

Against Heavy AP (Always Spirit Visage)

Spirit VisageSilvermere DawnMaw of Malmortius

Other Situational Items

Sterak's GageRavenous HydraMuramanaChempunk ChainswordGargoyle StoneplateSerpent's Fang

Favorite Rhaast Build

GoredrinkerPlated SteelcapsBlack CleaverSterak's GageDeath's DanceSpirit Visage

Vs Full AD enemies (Use randuin's or Black cleaver)

GoredrinkerPlated SteelcapsDeath's DanceThornmailRanduin's OmenSterak's Gage

Insane Shields! Fimbul Winter + Steraks Build

GoredrinkerPlated SteelcapsSterak's GageFimbulwinterBlack CleaverGargoyle Stoneplate

For fun alternative (Gore always better)

EclipsePlated SteelcapsBlack CleaverSterak's GageThornmailSpirit Visage

Starting Items

HailbladeRefillable PotionStealth Ward

Early Item (Regular)

Tear of the GoddessSerrated Dirk

Goredrinker Blue Still Sorta Viable (I pref lethality)

Ironspike WhipTear of the GoddessBoots

Mythic Choices

Duskblade of DraktharrEclipseProwler's ClawGoredrinker

My Fav: Eclipse Build (Against 1-2 Tank/bruisers - Edge or Serpents)

EclipseIonian Boots of LucidityMuramanaYoumuu's GhostbladeSerylda's GrudgeAxiom Arc

Main Kayn Build (Very strong)

Prowler's ClawIonian Boots of LucidityAxiom ArcMuramanaYoumuu's GhostbladeSerylda's Grudge

Another Duskblade build (Current good!)

Duskblade of DraktharrIonian Boots of LucidityAxiom ArcMuramanaYoumuu's GhostbladeSerylda's Grudge

Yoummu's/Goredrinker (Sorta viable still)

GoredrinkerIonian Boots of LucidityYoumuu's GhostbladeMuramanaAxiom Arc

Situational Items (My Fav -> To least fav)

Edge of NightRavenous HydraSerpent's FangThe CollectorChempunk ChainswordMaw of MalmortiusGuardian AngelBlack CleaverSterak's Gage

KAYN SUMMONER SPELLS

FlashSmite

KAYN REFORGED RUNES

Domination

Dark HarvestSudden ImpactEyeball Collection

Inspiration

Magical FootwearFuture's Market

KAYN ABILITY ORDER

Reaping Slash 1 3 5 7 9
Blade's Reach 4 8 10 12 13
Shadow Step 2 14 15 17 18
Umbral Trespass 6 11 16

KAYN ITEMS

Starting Items

HailbladeRefillable PotionOracle Lens

First buy (blue)

Serrated DirkControl WardIonian Boots of Lucidity

Optional First Buy (blue)

Tear of the Goddess

First Buy (Rhaast/red)

Ironspike WhipBootsControl Ward

Core (blue)

Prowler's Claw

Core (Rhaast/red)

Goredrinker

Early Items

Executioner's CallingLast Whisper

Boots

Mercury's TreadsPlated SteelcapsIonian Boots of LucidityMobility Boots

Other Items (blue)

Serpent's FangYoumuu's GhostbladeEdge of NightLord Dominik's RegardsSerylda's GrudgeUmbral GlaiveThe CollectorChempunk Chainsword

Other Items (Rhaast/red)

Black CleaverDeath's DanceSpirit VisageSterak's GageGuardian AngelThornmailRavenous Hydra

Example Full Build (blue)

Prowler's ClawIonian Boots of LuciditySerpent's FangEdge of NightSerylda's GrudgeYoumuu's Ghostblade

Example Full Build (blue) 2

Prowler's ClawIonian Boots of LucidityManamuneEdge of NightLord Dominik's RegardsChempunk Chainsword

Example Full Build (red)

GoredrinkerPlated SteelcapsBlack CleaverSpirit VisageThornmailGuardian Angel

Important!

Elixir of WrathElixir of IronControl WardExecutioner's CallingBramble VestLast Whisper

NEW BLUE BUILD (Blueiser Kayn)

GoredrinkerIonian Boots of LuciditySerpent's Fang

KAYN SUMMONER SPELLS

FlashSmite

KAYN REFORGED RUNES

Precision

ConquerorTriumphLegend: TenacityLast Stand

Sorcery

Nimbus CloakTranscendence

KAYN ABILITY ORDER

Reaping Slash 1 4 5 7 8
Blade's Reach 3 9 10 12 13
Shadow Step 2 14 15 17 18
Umbral Trespass 6 11 16

KAYN ITEMS

Starting Items

EmberknifeHailbladeRefillable PotionStealth Ward

Early Items

Ironspike WhipBoots

Mythic Choices

Goredrinker

Core Items

Sterak's GagePlated SteelcapsMercury's TreadsIonian Boots of Lucidity

Situational Items

Chempunk ChainswordRanduin's OmenThornmailGuardian AngelMaw of MalmortiusSpirit VisageBlack CleaverDeath's DanceSerylda's GrudgeGargoyle Stoneplate

Consumables

Elixir of WrathElixir of IronControl WardOracle LensFarsight Alteration

KAYN SKINS

Kayn default
Kayn Soulhunter Kayn
Kayn Odyssey Kayn
Kayn Nightbringer Kayn
Kayn Prestige Nightbringer Kayn

KAYN LORE

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.