Kalista TFT Build
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4 CostBest Kalista build for TFT Set 16 with 70.0% top 4 rate. Top items: Deathblade, Giant Slayer, and Last Whisper. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Kalista builds: Last Whisper, Giant Slayer, Spear of Shojin (70.04% top four rate, +12.10% difference); Infinity Edge, Striker's Flail, Spear of Shojin (66.80% top four rate, +8.86% difference); Infinity Edge, Last Whisper, Spear of Shojin (65.78% top four rate, +7.84% difference)
Kalista Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Kalista in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting B.F. Sword, Sparring Gloves, Recurve Bow from the carousel and item drops. Tear of the Goddess and Giant's Belt are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Kalista 's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Kalista ?
B.F. Sword is the 1st priority component for Kalista , appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Deathblade, Giant Slayer, Infinity Edge, which are core items for maximizing Kalista 's effectiveness.
Sparring Gloves is the 2nd priority component for Kalista , appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Last Whisper, Striker's Flail, Infinity Edge, which are core items for maximizing Kalista 's effectiveness.
Recurve Bow is the 3rd priority component for Kalista , appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Giant Slayer, Last Whisper, Guinsoo's Rageblade, which are core items for maximizing Kalista 's effectiveness.
Kalista Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize B.F. Sword on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Kalista 's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for B.F. Sword or Sparring Gloves to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Kalista 's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Kalista in Set 16
High PriorityKalista is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Kalista item build achieves a 70.0% top four rate, which is +12.1% higher than Kalista 's base rate of 57.9%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Kalista Itemization in Set 16
Kalista 's best item build provides +12.1% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.
Itemized Kalista achieves 17.8% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 4-cost champion, Kalista has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Kalista Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Kalista itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Kalista has a base top four rate of 57.9%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Kalista item build achieves a 70.0% top four rate, representing a +12.1% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, 2 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Kalista achieves 65.1% top four rate (+7.2% vs base) with 3.71 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Kalista achieves a 17.8% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Kalista a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Kalista
- When you find Kalista early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Kalista 's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Kalista
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Kalista Items in TFT Set 16
The best Kalista item is Deathblade with a 63.53% win rate (+5.59% vs base), 13.43% first place rate, and 3.50% pick rate. The most popular is Spear of Shojin with a 23.22% pick rate and 61.23% win rate. Striker's Flail has the highest first place rate at 15.63%. The top three Kalista items are Deathblade, Giant Slayer, and Last Whisper.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | B | 63.53% | +5.59% | 13.43% | 3.50% | 3,189 | ||
 | B | 62.54% | +4.60% | 13.95% | 4.21% | 3,831 | ||
 | B | 62.01% | +4.07% | 14.55% | 17.54% | 15,957 | ||
| 4 |  | B | 61.96% | +4.02% | 15.63% | 15.04% | 13,687 | |
| 5 |  | B | 61.69% | +3.75% | 14.55% | 2.75% | 2,498 | |
| 6 | | B | 61.33% | +3.39% | 13.34% | 8.95% | 8,141 | |
| 7 | | B | 61.23% | +3.29% | 15.40% | 23.22% | 21,129 | |
| 8 |  | B | 53.27% | -4.67% | 13.03% | 6.11% | 5,560 |
Best Kalista Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Kalista artifact item is Talisman Of Ascension with a 76.74% win rate (+18.80% vs base), 17.85% first place rate, and 0.05% pick rate. The most popular is Sniper's Focus with a 0.49% pick rate and 68.97% win rate. Gold Collector has the highest first place rate at 22.69%. The top three Kalista artifact items are Talisman Of Ascension, Fishbones, and Silvermere Dawn.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 76.74% | +18.80% | 17.85% | 0.05% | 43 | ||
| A | 75.87% | +17.93% | 19.01% | 0.35% | 315 | ||
| A | 75.00% | +17.06% | 21.96% | 0.01% | 12 | ||
| 4 | A | 72.47% | +14.53% | 22.69% | 0.47% | 425 | |
| 5 | A | 72.22% | +14.28% | 18.20% | 0.02% | 18 | |
| 6 | A | 70.97% | +13.03% | 19.53% | 0.03% | 31 | |
| 7 | A | 68.97% | +11.03% | 17.69% | 0.49% | 448 | |
| 8 | A | 65.93% | +7.99% | 21.01% | 0.10% | 91 | |
| 9 | A | 65.14% | +7.20% | 19.83% | 0.19% | 175 | |
| 10 | A | 63.53% | +5.59% | 18.71% | 0.36% | 329 | |
| 11 | A | 63.16% | +5.22% | 17.94% | 0.23% | 209 | |
| 12 | A | 61.90% | +3.96% | 19.85% | 0.02% | 21 | |
| 13 | B | 61.54% | +3.60% | 14.13% | 0.01% | 13 | |
| 14 | A | 57.83% | -0.11% | 18.58% | 0.09% | 83 | |
| 15 | A | 54.90% | -3.04% | 16.90% | 0.11% | 102 | |
| 16 | B | 54.76% | -3.18% | 15.86% | 0.05% | 42 | |
| 17 | A | 50.00% | -7.94% | 21.66% | 0.02% | 22 | |
| 18 | A | 48.94% | -9.00% | 18.91% | 0.10% | 94 | |
| 19 | A | 45.45% | -12.49% | 19.98% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 20 | A | 44.44% | -13.50% | 20.95% | 0.07% | 63 | |
| 21 | A | 35.48% | -22.46% | 20.34% | 0.03% | 31 |
Best Kalista Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Kalista radiant item is Radiant Deathblade with a 84.34% win rate (+26.40% vs base), 15.69% first place rate, and 0.09% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Spear of Shojin with a 0.21% pick rate and 56.92% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 23.18%. The top three Kalista radiant items are Radiant Deathblade, Radiant Red Buff, and Radiant Hextech Gunblade.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 84.34% | +26.40% | 15.69% | 0.09% | 83 | ||
| A | 82.14% | +24.20% | 17.96% | 0.03% | 28 | ||
| A | 80.00% | +22.06% | 19.08% | 0.01% | 10 | ||
| 4 | A | 76.27% | +18.33% | 18.94% | 0.06% | 59 | |
| 5 | A | 72.97% | +15.03% | 19.40% | 0.20% | 185 | |
| 6 | B | 64.41% | +6.47% | 14.55% | 0.06% | 59 | |
| 7 | B | 60.82% | +2.88% | 13.31% | 0.11% | 97 | |
| 8 | A | 60.47% | +2.53% | 19.00% | 0.05% | 43 | |
| 9 | B | 57.89% | -0.05% | 12.52% | 0.02% | 19 | |
| 10 | B | 56.92% | -1.02% | 17.19% | 0.21% | 195 | |
| 11 | A | 52.13% | -5.81% | 17.37% | 0.10% | 94 | |
| 12 | B | 49.18% | -8.76% | 14.47% | 0.07% | 61 | |
| 13 | A | 45.45% | -12.49% | 23.18% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 14 | A | 36.36% | -21.58% | 18.56% | 0.01% | 11 |
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Kalista Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kalista 's best build in Set 16?
The best Kalista build in Set 16 is Last Whisper, Giant Slayer, and Spear of Shojin with a 70.04% top four rate, 17.03% first place rate, and 3.56 average placement. This build is picked 1.32% of the time.
What is the best item for Kalista ?
The best item for Kalista is Deathblade with a 63.53% win rate. This item is picked 3.50% of the time and has won 2,026 matches across 3,189 games.
Which item is most popular on Kalista ?
Spear of Shojin is the most popular item on Kalista with a 23.22% pick rate. This item maintains a 61.23% win rate and has been used in 21,129 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Kalista ?
The top 3 items for Kalista are Deathblade, Giant Slayer, and Last Whisper with an average win rate of 62.69%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Kalista item builds have?
The Kalista item builds are based on 73,992 total matches. Deathblade has the most wins with 2,026 victories.
Should I always build Deathblade on Kalista ?
While Deathblade has the highest win rate at 63.53%, the best Kalista build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Deathblade, Giant Slayer, and Last Whisper as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Kalista in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Kalista in Set 16 are B.F. Sword, Recurve Bow, and Sparring Gloves. These components appear most frequently in Kalista 's highest win rate item builds. B.F. Sword is the #1 priority component, appearing in 5 of Kalista 's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Kalista in TFT?
When playing Kalista in TFT Set 16, prioritize B.F. Sword on the first carousel as it builds into Kalista 's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Recurve Bow and Sparring Gloves. These components give you the flexibility to build Kalista 's optimal items.
Should I itemize Kalista in TFT Set 16?
Kalista is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Kalista 's best item build achieves a +12.1% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 57.9%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Kalista a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Kalista is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Kalista achieves +12.1% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Kalista 's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Kalista achieves an average top four rate of 65.1% in TFT Set 16, which is +7.2% compared to the base rate of 57.9%. The best Kalista item build reaches 70.0% top four rate with a 3.56 average placement.
What is the best Kalista emblem?
The best Kalista emblem is Yordle Emblem with a 72.73% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 11 matches.
What is the top Kalista radiant item?
The top Kalista radiant item is Radiant Sterak's Gage with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 7 matches.
What is the best Kalista artifact?
The best Kalista artifact is Blighting Jewel with a 100.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 9 matches.