Kalista, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
46.0%
Pick Rate
1.1%
Ban Rate
0.6%

Kalista ARAM Build & Stats

Kalista F TierMarksman
Patch
26.20
Games
2,295
Lane
All Lanes
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 18, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

Patch 26.20 Kalista ARAM stats show Kalista with a 58.7% win rate and ranking #3 in ARAM mode. Discover Kalista's best teammates, counters, and ARAM builds to dominate the Howling Abyss.

Kalista ARAM Performance

Kalista S Tier
58.7%Win Rate
0.6%Pick Rate
#3Win Rank
555Matches

Combat Stats

13.3Kills
9.4Deaths
18.8Assists

Damage Stats

33,460Dealt
25,576Taken
14,120Gold

Utility Stats

5,938Healing
3Shielding
Kalista is a S tier champion in League of Legends ARAM with a 58.7% win rate and a 0.6% pick rate. Kalista ranks #3 among all ARAM champions. In terms of playstyle, Kalista excels at dealing damage.
Fair sampleBased on 555 matches. That is enough matches for these numbers to be a fair guide, though they will still move between patches.

📊Kalista ARAM Mayhem Playstyle Profile

See how Kalista compares to all other champions in ARAM. Higher percentiles indicate stronger performance in each category.

⚔️Damage DealerTop 3%

Kalista is an elite damage dealer, outperforming 97% of ARAM champions in damage output.

🛡️Tank / FrontlineBottom 39%

Kalista is best played from a safe distance, avoiding direct confrontations.

💚Healer / SupportTop 46%

Kalista offers some healing or sustain to help the team survive longer fights.

💀KDA / SurvivalTop 30%

Kalista has solid survival skills with a respectable kill participation rate.

Playstyle Analysis

Based on performance data from 555 ARAM matches, Kalista plays best as a damage carry. With elite-level stats in their primary role, Kalista is highly impactful when played correctly.

To optimize Kalista's ARAM build for Patch 16.20, prioritize the highest win-rate items. The top-performing build features Terminus, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Statikk Shiv as core items, achieving a 88.9% win rate. Gluttonous Greaves is the recommended boots choice for this build. The top 3 builds average 85.2% win rate. Keep adjusting your build to the enemy team as each game develops.

Rank
Core Items
Situational
Boots
Tier
Win Rate
WR Diff
Matches
1
Terminus - Core item 1 for Kalista ARAM buildGuinsoo's Rageblade - Core item 2 for Kalista ARAM buildStatikk Shiv - Core item 3 for Kalista ARAM build
Bloodthirster - Situational item option for Kalista ARAM buildRunaan's Hurricane - Situational item option for Kalista ARAM build
Gluttonous Greaves - Recommended boots for Kalista ARAM build
S Tier88.9%+30.1%9
2
Jak'Sho, The Protean - Core item 1 for Kalista ARAM buildBlade of The Ruined King - Core item 2 for Kalista ARAM buildWit's End - Core item 3 for Kalista ARAM build
Bloodthirster - Situational item option for Kalista ARAM buildRunaan's Hurricane - Situational item option for Kalista ARAM buildStatikk Shiv - Situational item option for Kalista ARAM build
Berserker's Greaves - Recommended boots for Kalista ARAM build
A Tier83.3%+24.6%6
3
The Collector - Core item 1 for Kalista ARAM buildBlade of The Ruined King - Core item 2 for Kalista ARAM buildWit's End - Core item 3 for Kalista ARAM build
Yun Tal Wildarrows - Situational item option for Kalista ARAM buildLord Dominik's Regards - Situational item option for Kalista ARAM buildBloodthirster - Situational item option for Kalista ARAM build
Berserker's Greaves - Recommended boots for Kalista ARAM build
S Tier83.3%+24.6%6
4
Blade of The Ruined King - Core item 1 for Kalista ARAM buildRunaan's Hurricane - Core item 2 for Kalista ARAM buildBloodthirster - Core item 3 for Kalista ARAM build
Infinity Edge - Situational item option for Kalista ARAM buildLord Dominik's Regards - Situational item option for Kalista ARAM build
Berserker's Greaves - Recommended boots for Kalista ARAM build
A Tier80.0%+21.3%5
5
Blade of The Ruined King - Core item 1 for Kalista ARAM buildGuinsoo's Rageblade - Core item 2 for Kalista ARAM buildWit's End - Core item 3 for Kalista ARAM build
Bloodthirster - Situational item option for Kalista ARAM buildStatikk Shiv - Situational item option for Kalista ARAM buildRunaan's Hurricane - Situational item option for Kalista ARAM build
Berserker's Greaves - Recommended boots for Kalista ARAM build
B Tier77.8%+19.0%18
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Master Kalista on the Howling Abyss

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Champions that synergize best with Kalista in ARAM. Playing with these teammates increases your win rate.

Champion
Win Rate
WR Diff
Master Yi - Best ARAM ally for KalistaMaster Yi100.0%+41.3%
Zilean - Best ARAM ally for KalistaZilean94.4%+35.7%
Sona - Best ARAM ally for KalistaSona93.3%+34.6%
Zac - Best ARAM ally for KalistaZac90.0%+31.3%
Shaco - Best ARAM ally for KalistaShaco86.7%+27.9%

Champions that counter Kalista in ARAM. Be careful when facing these opponents on the Howling Abyss.

Champion
Win Rate vs
WR Diff
Yorick - Kalista ARAM counterYorick25.0%-33.7%
Renata Glasc - Kalista ARAM counterRenata Glasc30.0%-28.7%
Aurelion Sol - Kalista ARAM counterAurelion Sol30.0%-28.7%
Gragas - Kalista ARAM counterGragas33.3%-25.4%
Jax - Kalista ARAM counterJax35.7%-23.0%

Champions that Kalista performs best against in ARAM. Target these matchups for higher win rates.

Champion
Win Rate vs
WR Diff
Kayn - Kalista beats in ARAMKayn100.0%+41.3%
Zac - Kalista beats in ARAMZac100.0%+41.3%
Elise - Kalista beats in ARAMElise100.0%+41.3%
Katarina - Kalista beats in ARAMKatarina91.7%+32.9%
Rakan - Kalista beats in ARAMRakan90.9%+32.2%

Is Kalista Good in ARAM?

Kalista is currently a S-tier champion in ARAM (Patch 16.20), making them one of the strongest picks.58.7% win rate Ranked #3 among all champions,Kalista performs above average in ARAM mode.

Kalista ARAM Performance Analysis

In ARAM, Kalista averages 13.3/9.4/18.8 KDA across 555 analyzed matches. This poke and damage dealer playstyle excels at dealing damage, ranking in the top 2.8900000000000006% of ARAM damage dealers. Kalista maintains excellent survivability, ranking in the top 30.060000000000002% for KDA.

With a 0.6% pick rate, Kalista sees more specialized usage. The above-average performance rewards players who master Kalista's kit.

Best Champions to Play With Kalista

Team composition matters in ARAM. Kalista performs exceptionally well alongside Master Yi, achieving a combined 100.0% win rate when on the same team.

Other strong allies include Zilean (94.4% win rate) Sona (93.3% win rate).. Look for these synergies when your team is rolling for champions.

Kalista Counters in ARAM

Be cautious when facing Yorick, who counters Kalista with a 25.0% win rate against them. Renata Glasc and Aurelion Sol also pose challenges.

Adjust your positioning and itemization when facing these threats.

Optimal Kalista ARAM Build Path

The highest win rate build for Kalista features Terminus, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Statikk Shiv as core items.88.9% win rate. Gluttonous Greaves is recommended for mobility.

Since ARAM is a single-lane constant teamfight mode, prioritize items that enhance your combat effectiveness immediately.

Tips for Playing Kalista in ARAM

🎯
Team Fight Positioning

Stay at max range to deal damage safely. Position behind your frontline and watch for flanks.

💰
Item Priority

Build damage items early in ARAM for maximum impact. Rush Terminus for your first major power spike.

❄️
ARAM-Specific Strategy

Look for poke opportunities between waves. Use the health relics wisely and commit when enemies are low.

Final Verdict: Should You Play Kalista in ARAM?

Kalista is exceptional in ARAM with a 58.7% win rate. Highly recommended for climbing!

Data based on Patch 16.20. Keep checking back as Kalista's performance may change with balance updates. Analysis based on 555 matches.

Similar Bottom Champions in ARAM

These champions play the same lane as Kalista in Summoner's Rift and perform well in ARAM. If you enjoy playing Kalista, you might also excel with these picks on the Howling Abyss.

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Kalista ARAM FAQ - Patch 16.20

Is Kalista good in ARAM?

Kalista is a S tier champion in ARAM with a 58.7% win rate and ranks #3 among all champions. That makes Kalista one of the stronger picks on the Howling Abyss.

What is the best ARAM build for Kalista?

The highest win rate ARAM build for Kalista runs Terminus, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Statikk Shiv as core items, at a 88.9% win rate. Gluttonous Greaves is the recommended boots choice. ARAM is one continuous fight, so items with immediate combat value come before greedy scaling.

Which champions pair well with Kalista in ARAM?

The best teammate for Kalista in ARAM is Master Yi, at a 100.0% win rate when the two are on the same team. Other strong allies include Zilean, Sona. Look for these champions on your side to improve your odds.

Who counters Kalista in ARAM?

Yorick is the biggest counter to Kalista in ARAM, winning 25.0% of games against them. Other difficult matchups include Renata Glasc, Aurelion Sol. Adjust your positioning and your build when you see these champions.

What is Kalista's ARAM win rate?

Kalista has a 58.7% win rate in ARAM on patch 16.20, ranking #3 among all champions. The pick rate is 0.6% across 555 analysed matches.

What tier is Kalista in ARAM?

Kalista is rated S tier in ARAM on patch 16.20. S-tier champions are the strongest picks, with the highest win rates. Tiers come from win rate and pick rate together with how many matches sit behind them.

Kalista ARAM Runes and Damage

The most common Kalista ARAM rune page starts with Lethal Tempo: 54% of games, 58.9% win rate over 299 games.

Damage per minute
1,852
Gold per minute
781
Healing per minute
329
KDA
3.40

Most played rune page

Lethal TempoTriumphLegend: AlacrityCoup de Grace
DominationTaste of BloodTreasure Hunter
Attack Speed (offense) · Adaptive Force (flex) · Health Scaling (defense)
58.9% · 299 games · 54%

Second rune page

Press the AttackTriumphLegend: AlacrityCoup de Grace
DominationTaste of BloodTreasure Hunter
Attack Speed (offense) · Adaptive Force (flex) · Health Scaling (defense)
55.0% · 60 games · 11%

ARAM samples are much smaller than ranked; rune pages under 30 games are not shown.