Kayn middle build
Stats
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.
Abilities
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 dashes, then slashes. Both deal damage.
Kayn damages and slows targets in a line.
Kayn can walk through terrain.
Kayn hides in an enemy's body, dealing massive damage when he bursts out.
Build
| Summoner Spells | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
  | 95.0% | 44.9% |
 | 2.7% | 48.0% |
| Starting Items | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
  | 51.2% | 47.2% |
 | 24.0% | 46.6% |
| Trinkets | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 | 59.3% | 46.4% |
 | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Boots | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 | 21.0% | 30.6% |
 | 18.9% | 51.5% |
| Skills | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 Q  E  W Q Q  R Q W | 26.2% | 46.8% |
Q W E Q Q R Q W | 16.9% | 42.7% |
Runes
Matchups
| Champion | Games Played | Win % | KDA Difference | Damage Difference | Gold Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kai'Sa | 228 | 45% | -0.3 | -1,100 | -302 |
 Thresh | 192 | 44% | -0.3 | 1,487 | 1,181 |
 Jhin | 182 | 54% | -0.2 | -468 | -31 |
 Lulu | 175 | 46% | -1.5 | 2,198 | 1,146 |
 Yasuo | 168 | 46% | 0.8 | -963 | -100 |
 Gnar | 156 | 37% | -0.2 | -2,618 | -353 |
 Yone | 156 | 47% | 0.6 | -1,164 | 43 |
 Ezreal | 151 | 42% | -0.4 | -1,888 | -150 |
 Vayne | 141 | 44% | 0.2 | -459 | -33 |
 Senna | 141 | 47% | -0.3 | -719 | 249 |
 Katarina | 131 | 44% | -0.4 | -3,347 | -616 |
 Tristana | 124 | 44% | -0.1 | -1,024 | -301 |
 Yuumi | 123 | 43% | -1.3 | 1,909 | 1,397 |
 Seraphine | 118 | 47% | -0.1 | 1,075 | 1,148 |
 Lucian | 118 | 50% | 0.1 | -1,297 | -113 |
 Zed | 117 | 50% | 0.1 | -1,854 | -155 |
 Irelia | 104 | 38% | 0.1 | -1,986 | -600 |
 Morgana | 103 | 45% | -0.7 | 86 | 936 |
 Kassadin | 99 | 41% | -0.7 | -1,745 | -255 |
 Caitlyn | 98 | 52% | 0.1 | -1,024 | -54 |
 Lux | 97 | 43% | -0.6 | -1,033 | 315 |
 Hecarim | 97 | 46% | -1.3 | -260 | -228 |
 Ekko | 96 | 45% | -0.3 | -1,001 | -106 |
 Jinx | 93 | 46% | -0.1 | -886 | -72 |
 Nami | 93 | 39% | -0.9 | 979 | 1,005 |
 Alistar | 89 | 40% | -0.1 | 1,421 | 1,204 |
 Jax | 89 | 44% | 0.7 | -1,259 | 29 |
 Malphite | 89 | 42% | -0.6 | -1,303 | 420 |
 Garen | 89 | 38% | 0.1 | -886 | 26 |
 Leona | 85 | 45% | -0.6 | 1,465 | 1,119 |
 Riven | 85 | 49% | 0.4 | -1,005 | -175 |
 Nautilus | 85 | 49% | -0.6 | 1,121 | 1,202 |
 Karma | 82 | 41% | -0.9 | -96 | 822 |
 Viego | 82 | 49% | -0.7 | 26,186,924 | -564 |
 Cho'Gath | 80 | 57% | 1.2 | -438 | 300 |
 Kha'Zix | 80 | 39% | -1.1 | -567 | -295 |
 Camille | 80 | 54% | 0.9 | -1,423 | 335 |
 Diana | 78 | 50% | 0.0 | -2,328 | -214 |
 Darius | 76 | 43% | 0.7 | -1,411 | 164 |
 Sett | 76 | 49% | -0.1 | -1,927 | -48 |
 Shaco | 75 | 43% | -1.7 | -631 | -24 |
 Fiora | 74 | 57% | -0.2 | -3,600 | -729 |
 Ashe | 73 | 41% | 0.5 | -986 | 266 |
 Mordekaiser | 71 | 35% | 0.5 | -1,346 | 151 |
 Janna | 68 | 41% | -1.3 | 808 | 941 |
 Shen | 66 | 47% | -0.6 | -54 | 633 |
 Vladimir | 64 | 52% | -0.5 | -2,815 | -135 |
 Rell | 64 | 38% | -0.3 | 1,770 | 1,199 |
 Sylas | 63 | 54% | 0.6 | -1,255 | 442 |
 Renekton | 61 | 43% | 0.4 | -1,520 | -327 |
 Nasus | 61 | 49% | 0.3 | -599 | 268 |
 Vel'Koz | 60 | 48% | -0.5 | -2,047 | 329 |
 Fizz | 59 | 46% | -0.7 | -1,944 | -247 |
 Pantheon | 58 | 50% | -0.3 | -2,942 | -47 |
 Pyke | 58 | 48% | -0.8 | 59 | 20 |
 Urgot | 57 | 40% | -0.4 | -1,692 | -322 |
 Swain | 56 | 54% | -0.5 | -1,438 | 398 |
 Samira | 55 | 44% | -0.3 | -2,179 | -559 |
 Brand | 54 | 44% | -0.2 | -1,944 | 317 |
 Gragas | 54 | 44% | -0.7 | -333 | 196 |
 Wukong | 53 | 38% | -1.1 | -2,313 | -563 |
 Anivia | 52 | 38% | -0.7 | -1,212 | 3 |
 Lee Sin | 51 | 37% | -1.1 | -1,100 | -290 |
 Miss Fortune | 49 | 41% | -0.1 | -910 | -105 |
 Blitzcrank | 49 | 55% | -1.8 | 2,310 | 1,263 |
 Volibear | 49 | 51% | -0.1 | -2,392 | -254 |
 Ahri | 48 | 33% | -0.8 | -1,269 | -37 |
 Veigar | 47 | 57% | 1.0 | 232 | 571 |
 Xerath | 47 | 32% | -1.7 | -2,990 | -217 |
 Xayah | 47 | 51% | 0.3 | -645 | 26 |
 Sivir | 46 | 48% | -0.3 | -804 | 7 |
 Soraka | 46 | 37% | -0.3 | 1,448 | 1,028 |
 Galio | 45 | 40% | -0.6 | 514 | 486 |
 Twisted Fate | 45 | 36% | -0.1 | -2,405 | -496 |
 Viktor | 44 | 45% | 0.2 | -2,114 | 287 |
 Rakan | 44 | 48% | 0.1 | 2,274 | 1,455 |
 Lillia | 44 | 61% | 0.9 | -300 | 341 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Kayn skins are there?
There are 3 skins for Kayn. They are Soulhunter Kayn, Odyssey Kayn, and the default skin.
Who counters Kayn?
Kayn is countered by Kai'Sa, Thresh, Lulu.
Who does Kayn counter?
Kayn counters Jhin, Caitlyn, Cho'Gath.
How do I play Kayn middle?
The exact items that you buy on any champion should differ from game to game, but the most common item build on middle Kayn is Goredrinker first into Black Cleaver and Death's Dance. Players usually take Boots for boots.
Where should I play Kayn?
89% of Kayn players play jungle.