Kalista - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.8%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Kalistavs Aphelios

FMarksman
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kalista vs Aphelios is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Aphelios wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Kalista based on 14 games. Aphelios holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Kalista build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kalista vs Aphelios matchup.

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Kalista Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kalista performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Kalista - 28.6% win rate in this matchup
Kalista
28.6% WR
VS
Aphelios vs Kalista matchup - 71.4% win rate
Aphelios
71.4% WR

Who Wins the Kalista vs Aphelios Matchup?

Aphelios wins the Kalista vs Aphelios matchup
Winner
Aphelios
Matches: 14
28.6%
Win Rate
71.4%
6.6
CS / min
6.1
988
DMG / min
1,058
11,782
Gold / game
11,598
220
Heal / min
225
525
DMG Mitigated / min
445
0.5
CC / min
0.6
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
20.0%
Late Game WR
80.0%

Kalista vs Aphelios Matchup Summary

The Kalista vs Aphelios matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Kalista's 28.6%, giving Aphelios a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Aphelios dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kalista players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Aphelios leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aphelios has a strong advantage in this matchup. Kalista players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Aphelios overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kalista vs Aphelios Laning Phase Breakdown

Kalista wins the laning phase against Aphelios in League of Legends

Kalista is favored during the laning phase against Aphelios, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kalista holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.6Kalista
6.1Aphelios
Kalista edges out Aphelios by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kalista.
Damage
988Kalista
1,058Aphelios
Aphelios deals 71 more champion damage per minute than Kalista. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Kalista choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Aphelios's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,782Kalista
11,598Aphelios
Kalista and Aphelios generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 184 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.5Kalista
0.6Aphelios
Both Kalista and Aphelios provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
745Kalista
670Aphelios
Kalista heals and mitigates 75 more damage per minute than Aphelios, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Kalista to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Aphelios.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aphelios
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kalista early game win rateKalista33.3%
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios66.7%
Late Game
Aphelios
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Kalista late game win rateKalista20.0%
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios80.0%

Aphelios dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Kalista. This lopsided early game means Aphelios can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Aphelios is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Kalista. Extended games heavily favor Aphelios, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Aphelios holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Kalista players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kalista Runes Against Aphelios

Precision rune tree - Kalista primary runes vs ApheliosPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kalista rune vs ApheliosTriumph - best Kalista rune vs ApheliosLegend: Alacrity - best Kalista rune vs ApheliosLast Stand - best Kalista rune vs Aphelios
Domination rune tree - Kalista secondary runes vs ApheliosDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kalista rune vs ApheliosTreasure Hunter - best Kalista rune vs Aphelios
14.3% WR

The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Kalista the best tools to compete against Aphelios in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Kalista matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Kalista's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Kalista build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Kalista matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
42.03%696.384014,05450.0%37.2%
55.36%566.792014,28548.0%61.3%
44.23%526.384612,72826.3%54.5%
43.18%446.475310,98236.4%50.0%
55.56%366.595413,73069.2%47.8%
52.94%346.692211,83852.4%53.9%
69.70%337.21,01013,61473.3%66.7%
51.72%296.575713,02457.1%46.7%
32.14%286.584312,53527.3%35.3%
30.77%266.784714,81227.3%33.3%
19.05%216.073611,03433.3%0.0%
60.00%206.796814,38360.0%60.0%
26.32%196.192313,96525.0%27.3%
55.56%185.779214,19685.7%36.4%
92.86%147.091013,43187.5%100.0%
42.86%146.387114,09766.7%36.4%
28.57%146.698811,78233.3%20.0%
40.00%106.486412,95133.3%50.0%
66.67%96.290414,04683.3%33.3%
25.00%86.61,03412,83833.3%20.0%
50.00%86.483715,5290.0%57.1%
50.00%87.087512,93340.0%66.7%
62.50%86.490413,08975.0%50.0%
57.14%76.491315,39933.3%75.0%
83.33%66.974713,150100.0%66.7%
33.33%66.390114,77666.7%0.0%
66.67%67.41,09210,95833.3%100.0%
33.33%66.878515,2770.0%33.3%
60.00%57.073115,5910.0%75.0%
20.00%56.575511,13733.3%0.0%

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Kalista vs Aphelios - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kalista do against Aphelios in League of Legends?

Aphelios wins the Kalista vs Aphelios matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Kalista's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Kalista do against Aphelios in the early game?

In the early game, Aphelios has the advantage against Kalista with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Aphelios players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kalista do against Aphelios in the late game?

In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Kalista vs Aphelios matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kalista vs Aphelios matchup?

Aphelios wins the matchup against Kalista with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.

What is the best Kalista build against Aphelios?

The best Kalista build against Aphelios includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kalista runes against Aphelios?

The best Kalista runes against Aphelios use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 14.3% win rate in the Kalista vs Aphelios matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kalista counter Aphelios?

No, Kalista struggles against Aphelios with only a 28.6% win rate. Aphelios has the advantage in this matchup. Kalista players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aphelios's lead.

How do I play Kalista against Aphelios?

When playing Kalista against Aphelios, play cautiously and avoid Aphelios's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Aphelios has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.