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[12.21] Guide to Kayn, the Shadow Reaper (Red and Blue)

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I like the build that is shown here for blue kayn, makes me deal way more damage than with the eclipse build I usually ran.
I have quite some playtime with Kayn myself but was wondering something about your last point about being behind. Is picking Rhaast when behind still viable even with blue Kayn runes and already bought blue Kayn itemization?

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That's a solid question. I'd say if you are way too much behind, then picking Rhaast might be a good choice considering you'll have a knockup and act like a frontline for your team. In some cases when your team needs more damage and or an assassin, blue Kayn might be the answer although that form is incredibly weak when playing from behind.
Hope that answers your question in some way, and sorry for the late response. Wish you the best of luck!
/KebabGames

I have kayn in my account and never played pvp for real with him, thinking of using this build when I do!

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Ain't that swell! Wish you the best of luck!
/KebabGames

how do you go purple kayn? just wondering

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Hey!
I'm so sorry for not answering your question. I updated the guide just for you! Hope it helps B)
/KebabGames

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What do you mean with purple? Blue and Red mixed?

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Sorry for not clarifying! Yes, it's when you go Red form but build more damage instead of the usual build. I have updated the guide where you can find more information about how you go that build. Hope you have a great summer!
/KebabGames B)

this guide got me into kayn. so thanks!

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Much appreciated!!
/KebabGames

Thx

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Glad it helped ;)

Do u think Revitalize secondary is better than Ravenous on Rhaast?

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Hey again!
Now that Ravenous is gone I'd recommend Revitalize and Conditioning for the secondary tree. Hope you have a great weekend!
/KebabGames

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I would say it is definitely a great rune on Rhaast. There's probably someone who has done the math on which one is better, but they are both good. Ravenous has been nerfed a lot which gives the opportunity for other runes. The only bad thing with Resolve secondary is that there isn't really another rune from that tree that is great. You could go Conditioning which makes you a bit tankier, but you don't buy much defensive stats in the early game which means you don't get a lot of value from it.
Hope this answered your question, and have a good weekend!!
/KebabGames

Are you kidding me? how are you not recommending Lich Bane as a viable item to purchase? By far the most irrelevant and incomplete guide.

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Oh how unforunate. I am truely sorry for not reaching your expectations, sir! I will do my best to reach that goal in the near future!
Have a great weekend!
/KebabGames

Thanks for the guide, I played recently Kayn and really liked it. I'll give it a try to take him as main.

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Ain't that swell! Wish you the best of luck with your future games!

very detailed

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Hey, first of all, thanks a ton for the guide, it has been amazing while I learn Kayn. I have a couple questions. How long should one be farming as Kayn? and when should I invade? and then I just wanted to know what you would say about building trinity force/ lich bane in to blue and or red for the spellblade passive?

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Hey, thanks a lot for the support. Usually i try not to farm way too much while I'm playing kayn because of his passive and the importance to help the other lanes. If there aren't any gankable lanes, then I would recommend farming for your power spikes. Invade is about knowledge of where the enemy jungler is on the map. If you are playing against a champ that struggles clearing raptors or just go for the lvl 3 rush gank (warwick for example), then it is almost free to counterjungle. Same goes if the enemy jungler is spotted on the opposite map, then go for it.
Trinity force works on kayn, but I think it is too expensive of an item. The attack speed isn't that useful since you use your spells the most, it gives less hp and damage. Therefor i prefer going black cleaver. As for lich bane, nah. Nothing scales on ap. The effect it self is good, but as an assassin, you mostly buy damage, armor penetration, etc. As rhaast, maybe, I personally think black cleaver works better.

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I've always struggled with Kayn, but with the scuttle changes and the adjustments to his blue form, I'm going to give him a try again. Thanks for the guide and advice :)