K'Sante Build
the Pride of Nazumah
Defiant and courageous, K'Sante battles colossal beasts and ruthless Ascended to protect his home of Nazumah, a coveted oasis amid the sands of Shurima. But after a falling-out with his former partner, K'Sante realizes that in order to become a warrior worthy of leading his city, he must temper his single-minded drive for success. Only then can he avoid falling prey to his own pride and find the wisdom he needs to defeat the vicious monsters threatening his people.
K'Sante Top Build
The most played K'Sante Top build on patch 26.21 runs Grasp of the Undying with Shield Bash, Second Wind and Overgrowth, plus Last Stand and Triumph from the secondary tree. Take Flash and Teleport. Start with Doran's Helm and Health Potion, then build Iceborn Gauntlet, Plated Steelcaps and Jak'Sho, The Protean, followed by Thornmail, Randuin's Omen and Spirit Visage. Max Q (Ntofo Strikes) first, then W (Path Maker), then E (Footwork). It has a 45.7% win rate and a 2.6% pick rate.
Runes
Primary
Grasp of the Undying
Every 4s your next attack on a champion deals bonus magic damage, heals you, and permanently increases your health.
Grasp of the Undying
Every 4s in combat, your next basic attack on a champion will:Deal bonus magic damage equal to 3.5% of your max healthHeal you for 1.3% of your max healthPermanently increase your health by 5 Ranged Champions: Damage, healing, and permanent health gained are 40% effective.
Shield Bash
Whenever you gain a shield, your next basic attack against a champion deals bonus adaptive damage.
Shield Bash
Whenever you gain a new shield, your next basic attack against a champion deals 5 - 30 (+2.5% Bonus Health) (+15.0% New Shield Amount) bonus adaptive damage. You have up to 2s after the shield expires to use this effect.
Second Wind
After taking damage from an enemy champion heal back some missing health over time.
Second Wind
After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health over 10s.
Overgrowth
Gain permanent max health when minions or monsters die near you.
Overgrowth
Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanently gaining 3 maximum health for every 8. When you've absorbed 120 monsters or enemy minions, gain an additional 3.5% maximum health.
Secondary
Last Stand
Deal more damage to champions while you are low on health.
Last Stand
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max damage gained at 30% health.
Triumph
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health and grant an additional 20 gold.
Triumph
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant an additional 20 gold. 'The most dangerous game brings the greatest glory.' —Noxian Reckoner
Summoner Spells
Flash
Cooldown 300s
Flash
Cooldown 300s
Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Teleport
Cooldown 300s
Teleport
Cooldown 300s
After a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed.
Skill Priority
QNtofo Strikes
Cooldown 3.5s · 20 Mana
K'Sante strikes, damaging and slowing enemies in a short line. On hit, grants a stack of Ntofo Strikes. At 2 stacks, K'Sante fires a shockwave that pulls enemies in. When All Out, cooldown is reduced.
WPath Maker
Cooldown 14/13/12/11/10s · 45/50/55/60/65 Mana
K'Sante charges up, taking reduced damage, then dashes, knocking back and stunning enemies. When All Out, deals increased damage and no longer knocks back or stuns.
EFootwork
Cooldown 10/9.5/9/8.5/8s · 45/50/55/60/65 Mana
K'Sante dashes and gains a shield. If targeting an ally, K'Sante dashes to the ally with increased range and both gain a shield. When All Out, cooldown is reduced and speed is increased.
Item Build
Full build 15,150gStarting Items
Doran's Helm
450g
Doran's Helm
- 150 Health
- 8 Armor
- 8 Magic Resist
Helping Hand Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.
Health Potion
50g
Health Potion
Consume Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
Core Build
1Iceborn Gauntlet
2,900g300 HP · 50 Armor · 15 AH
Spellblade
Iceborn Gauntlet
2,900g- 300 Health
- 50 Armor
- 15 Ability Haste
Spellblade After using an Ability, your next Attack deals bonus physical damage On-Hit and creates a frost field for 2s that Slows.
2Plated Steelcaps
1,200g25 Armor · 45 MS
Plating
Plated Steelcaps
1,200g- 25 Armor
- 45 Move Speed
Plating Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
3Jak'Sho, The Protean
3,200g350 HP · 45 Armor · 45 MR
Voidborn Resilience
Jak'Sho, The Protean
3,200g- 350 Health
- 45 Armor
- 45 Magic Resist
Voidborn Resilience After 5 seconds of champion combat, increase your bonus Armor and Magic Resist by 30% until end of combat.
4Thornmail
2,450g150 HP · 75 Armor
Thorns
Thornmail
2,450g- 150 Health
- 75 Armor
Thorns When struck by an Attack, deal magic damage to the attacker and apply 40% Wounds for 3 seconds if they are a champion.
5Randuin's Omen
2,700g350 HP · 75 Armor
Resilience · Humility
Randuin's Omen
2,700g- 350 Health
- 75 Armor
Resilience Receive 30% less damage from Critical Strikes. Humility Slow nearby enemies by 70% for 2 seconds.
6Spirit Visage
2,700g400 HP · 50 MR · 10 AH · 100% HP Regen
Boundless Vitality
Spirit Visage
2,700g- 400 Health
- 50 Magic Resist
- 10 Ability Haste
- 100% Base Health Regen
Boundless Vitality Heals and Shields on you are increased by 25%.
Abilities & Skill Path
Dauntless Instinct
K'Sante's Abilities mark targets to take more damage on his next Attack. When All Out, K'Sante deals more damage with all Attacks and Abilities.
QNtofo Strikes
Cooldown 3.5s · 20 Mana
K'Sante strikes, damaging and slowing enemies in a short line. On hit, grants a stack of Ntofo Strikes. At 2 stacks, K'Sante fires a shockwave that pulls enemies in. When All Out, cooldown is reduced.
WPath Maker
Cooldown 14/13/12/11/10s · 45/50/55/60/65 Mana
K'Sante charges up, taking reduced damage, then dashes, knocking back and stunning enemies. When All Out, deals increased damage and no longer knocks back or stuns.
EFootwork
Cooldown 10/9.5/9/8.5/8s · 45/50/55/60/65 Mana
K'Sante dashes and gains a shield. If targeting an ally, K'Sante dashes to the ally with increased range and both gain a shield. When All Out, cooldown is reduced and speed is increased.
RAll Out
Cooldown 120/100/80s · 100 Mana
K'Sante knocks an enemy back, launching them through any wall in their path. Then, K'Sante goes All Out and dashes after them, gaining increased damage, healing, and transformed abilities at the cost of reduced defenses.