Kayn is a versatile jungle champion who can transform into either Rhaast (a Bruiser) or Shadow Assassin based on the enemies he fights. His unique ability to traverse terrain and adaptable playstyle makes him a powerful pick in the right hands.

Core Mechanics:

• Passive: Collect transformation orbs from enemy champions
• Melee champions provide Rhaast orbs
• Ranged champions provide Shadow Assassin orbs

Abilities:

1. Q "Scythe Vortex":

• Dash and slash dealing AoE damage
• Can scale thin walls
• Rhaast: Deals % max health damage
• Shadow Assassin: Standard damage

2. E "Shadow Step":

• Move through terrain with bonus movement speed and healing
• Shadow Assassin: Double movement speed, slow immunity, reduced cooldown
• Rhaast: Standard effects

3. W "Blade Strike":

• Line damage ability with slow
• Shadow Assassin: Longer range and mobile casting
• Rhaast: Knock-up effect

4. R "Sinister Visitation":

• Enter marked enemies and burst out for damage
• Shadow Assassin: Extended range, dash on exit, resets passive
• Rhaast: % max health damage and healing

Optimal Skill Order: Rhaast: Q > W > E Shadow Assassin: W > Q > E

Form Selection:

• Choose Rhaast against tanky, melee-heavy teams
• Pick Shadow Assassin versus squishy, ranged compositions

Standard Combo: E -> W -> Q -> Auto Attack -> R

Strengths:

• Fast jungle clear
• Unique gank paths
• Strong scaling
• Versatile playstyle

Weaknesses:

• Weak early game
• Form-dependent power spikes
• Predictable pathing based on desired form
• Vulnerable to early invades

Best played against tank junglers like Amumu, Maokai, or Zac. Struggles against early game invaders like Nidalee, Kindred, or Rek'Sai.

Recommended for players willing to invest time mastering all aspects of both forms, as Kayn effectively functions as three different champions depending on his state and transformation.

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