Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Kayn
VS
Champion 2
Rek'Sai
vs

49.1%
Kayn win rate vs Rek'Sai
Skill matchup — could go either way
1,227
Games Analyzed
49.1%
Kayn WR
50.9%
Rek'Sai WR
-68
Avg Gold Diff @15
Kayn
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Rek'Sai
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Rek'Sai
Level 3
Kayn
Level 6
Rek'Sai
Level 6
Kayn
1 item
Rek'Sai
1 item
Kayn
Form transform
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Kayn is strongest mid game while Rek'Sai peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
Exploit Kayn's Weakness
Kayn's main weakness: Pre-form weak, wrong form = bad, early invades. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Kayn Win Condition
Transform into assassin or drain tank, wall walk ganks
Rek'Sai Win Condition
Tunnel ganks, tremor sense vision, R execute
Recommended Items
Kayn

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Rek'Sai's AD damage
Rek'Sai

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Kayn's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Kayn's Worst Matchups
Rek'Sai's Worst Matchups
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