KalistaTFT Build
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3 CostBest Kalista build for TFT Set 4 with 73.1% top 4 rate. Top items: Edge of Night, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Hextech Gunblade. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 4 Kalista builds: Archangel's Staff, Edge of Night, Guinsoo's Rageblade (73.14% top four rate, +19.64% difference); Guinsoo's Rageblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, Giant Slayer (59.64% top four rate, +6.14% difference); Guinsoo's Rageblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Giant Slayer (55.88% top four rate, +2.38% difference)
Kalista Component Priority Order in Set 4
When playing Kalista in TFT Set 4, prioritize collecting Needlessly Large Rod, Recurve Bow, B.F. Sword from the carousel and item drops. Chain Vest and Tear of the Goddess 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?
Needlessly Large Rod is the 1st priority component for Kalista, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Rabadon's Deathcap, Hextech Gunblade, Archangel's Staff, which are core items for maximizing Kalista's effectiveness.
Recurve Bow is the 2nd priority component for Kalista, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Red Buff, Giant Slayer, Kraken's Fury, which are core items for maximizing Kalista's effectiveness.
B.F. Sword is the 3rd priority component for Kalista, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Edge of Night, Hextech Gunblade, Giant Slayer, which are core items for maximizing Kalista's effectiveness.
Kalista Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Needlessly Large Rod on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Kalista's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Needlessly Large Rod or Recurve Bow 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 4
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Kalista Itemization in Set 4
Kalista's best item build provides +19.6% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.
Kalista is a 3-cost unit that can serve as either a primary carry or support depending on your composition.
Kalista Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Kalista itemization in TFT Set 4 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Kalista has a base top four rate of 53.5%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Kalista item build achieves a 73.1% top four rate, representing a +19.6% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 2 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 1 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Kalista achieves 57.2% top four rate (+3.7% vs base) with 4.04 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Kalista achieves a 14.8% first place rate. This provides reasonable first place upside while maintaining consistent top four finishes.
✓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 4
The best Kalista item is Edge of Night with a 69.65% win rate (+16.15% vs base), 16.23% first place rate, and 2.52% pick rate. The most popular is Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 37.39% pick rate and 54.60% win rate. The top three Kalista items are Edge of Night, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Hextech Gunblade.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | A | 69.65% | +16.15% | 16.23% | 2.52% | 1,486 | ||
 | B | 64.13% | +10.63% | 14.49% | 2.54% | 1,497 | ||
| B | 63.30% | +9.80% | 15.25% | 2.72% | 1,602 | ||
| 4 |  | B | 62.49% | +8.99% | 15.69% | 2.75% | 1,621 | |
| 5 |  | B | 59.97% | +6.47% | 13.89% | 5.24% | 3,085 | |
| 6 | | B | 58.25% | +4.75% | 13.95% | 7.65% | 4,505 | |
| 7 |  | B | 58.00% | +4.50% | 13.38% | 2.54% | 1,493 | |
| 8 | | B | 54.60% | +1.10% | 13.03% | 37.39% | 22,002 | |
| 9 |  | B | 54.30% | +0.80% | 14.62% | 7.53% | 4,433 | |
| 10 | | B | 52.46% | -1.04% | 14.18% | 2.69% | 1,586 | |
| 11 | | B | 49.79% | -3.71% | 13.34% | 2.41% | 1,416 |
Best Kalista Artifact Items in TFT Set 4
The best Kalista artifact item is Zhonya's Paradox with a 93.44% win rate (+39.94% vs base), 20.56% first place rate, and 0.10% pick rate. The most popular is Flickerblades with a 0.84% pick rate and 62.78% win rate. Gold Collector has the highest first place rate at 22.69%. The top three Kalista artifact items are Zhonya's Paradox, Talisman Of Ascension, and Mittens.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 93.44% | +39.94% | 20.56% | 0.10% | 61 | ||
| A | 73.68% | +20.18% | 17.85% | 0.06% | 38 | ||
| A | 70.19% | +16.69% | 21.01% | 0.18% | 104 | ||
| 4 | A | 69.76% | +16.26% | 20.95% | 0.35% | 205 | |
| 5 | A | 65.00% | +11.50% | 18.73% | 0.07% | 40 | |
| 6 | A | 63.83% | +10.33% | 18.91% | 0.56% | 329 | |
| 7 | A | 62.78% | +9.28% | 18.71% | 0.84% | 497 | |
| 8 | A | 61.82% | +8.32% | 22.69% | 0.19% | 110 | |
| 9 | A | 60.87% | +7.37% | 21.66% | 0.04% | 23 | |
| 10 | A | 60.00% | +6.50% | 19.83% | 0.03% | 15 | |
| 11 | A | 59.12% | +5.62% | 17.69% | 0.47% | 274 | |
| 12 | A | 58.42% | +4.92% | 16.90% | 0.17% | 101 | |
| 13 | A | 58.33% | +4.83% | 19.85% | 0.06% | 36 | |
| 14 | A | 57.38% | +3.88% | 19.01% | 0.21% | 122 | |
| 15 | A | 54.84% | +1.34% | 17.94% | 0.37% | 217 | |
| 16 | A | 54.63% | +1.13% | 18.58% | 0.18% | 108 | |
| 17 | A | 52.63% | -0.87% | 20.15% | 0.06% | 38 | |
| 18 | A | 50.00% | -3.50% | 20.34% | 0.02% | 10 | |
| 19 | A | 48.68% | -4.82% | 18.20% | 0.13% | 76 | |
| 20 | A | 44.83% | -8.67% | 19.53% | 0.05% | 29 | |
| 21 | B | 43.33% | -10.17% | 15.86% | 0.05% | 30 |
Best Kalista Radiant Items in TFT Set 4
The best Kalista radiant item is Radiant Nashor's Tooth with a 91.67% win rate (+38.17% vs base), 23.18% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 0.81% pick rate and 52.94% win rate. The top three Kalista radiant items are Radiant Nashor's Tooth, Radiant Infinity Edge, and Radiant Void Staff.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 91.67% | +38.17% | 23.18% | 0.02% | 12 | ||
| A | 85.71% | +32.21% | 17.37% | 0.02% | 14 | ||
| B | 75.00% | +21.50% | 14.04% | 0.02% | 12 | ||
| 4 | B | 65.57% | +12.07% | 15.61% | 0.10% | 61 | |
| 5 | A | 65.22% | +11.72% | 19.08% | 0.04% | 23 | |
| 6 | A | 56.25% | +2.75% | 18.56% | 0.05% | 32 | |
| 7 | A | 55.93% | +2.43% | 18.94% | 0.10% | 59 | |
| 8 | B | 52.94% | -0.56% | 14.47% | 0.81% | 476 | |
| 9 | A | 52.50% | -1.00% | 19.14% | 0.14% | 80 | |
| 10 | B | 50.00% | -3.50% | 14.76% | 0.02% | 10 | |
| 11 | B | 48.65% | -4.85% | 16.30% | 0.06% | 37 | |
| 12 | A | 47.92% | -5.58% | 17.96% | 0.08% | 48 | |
| 13 | B | 46.51% | -6.99% | 14.55% | 0.07% | 43 | |
| 14 | A | 41.67% | -11.83% | 19.40% | 0.04% | 24 | |
| 15 | A | 40.91% | -12.59% | 20.21% | 0.04% | 22 | |
| 16 | B | 38.10% | -15.40% | 12.52% | 0.04% | 21 |
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Kalista Set 4 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kalista's best build in Set 4?
The best Kalista build in Set 4 is Archangel's Staff, Edge of Night, and Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 73.14% top four rate, 24.24% first place rate, and 3.25 average placement. This build is picked 1.64% of the time.
What is the best item for Kalista?
The best item for Kalista is Edge of Night with a 69.65% win rate. This item is picked 2.52% of the time and has won 1,035 matches across 1,486 games.
Which item is most popular on Kalista?
Guinsoo's Rageblade is the most popular item on Kalista with a 37.39% pick rate. This item maintains a 54.60% win rate and has been used in 22,002 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Kalista?
The top 3 items for Kalista are Edge of Night, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Hextech Gunblade with an average win rate of 65.69%. 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 44,726 total matches. Edge of Night has the most wins with 1,035 victories.
Should I always build Edge of Night on Kalista?
While Edge of Night has the highest win rate at 69.65%, the best Kalista build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Edge of Night, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Hextech Gunblade as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Kalista in TFT Set 4?
The top components to prioritize for Kalista in Set 4 are Needlessly Large Rod, Recurve Bow, and B.F. Sword. These components appear most frequently in Kalista's highest win rate item builds. Needlessly Large Rod is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Kalista's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Kalista in TFT?
When playing Kalista in TFT Set 4, prioritize Needlessly Large Rod on the first carousel as it builds into Kalista's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Recurve Bow and B.F. Sword. These components give you the flexibility to build Kalista's optimal items.
Should I itemize Kalista in TFT Set 4?
Kalista is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 4. Kalista's best item build achieves a +19.6% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 53.5%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Kalista a good item holder in TFT Set 4?
Kalista is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 4. With optimal items, Kalista achieves +19.6% 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 4?
When properly itemized, Kalista achieves an average top four rate of 57.2% in TFT Set 4, which is +3.7% compared to the base rate of 53.5%. The best Kalista item build reaches 73.1% top four rate with a 3.25 average placement.
What is the best Kalista emblem?
The best Kalista emblem is Divine Emblem with a 73.31% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.55% of the time and has been used in 326 matches.
What is the top Kalista radiant item?
The top Kalista radiant item is Radiant Titan's Resolve with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 8 matches.
What is the best Kalista artifact?
The best Kalista artifact is Zhonya's Paradox with a 93.44% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.10% of the time and has been used in 61 matches.