Kalista - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.6%
Pick Rate
0.7%

Kalistavs Aphelios

FMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kalista vs Aphelios is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Kalista wins with a 70.6% win rate (+41.2%) over Aphelios based on 17 games. Kalista 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 - 70.6% win rate in this matchup
Kalista
70.6% WR
VS
Aphelios vs Kalista matchup - 29.4% win rate
Aphelios
29.4% WR

Who Wins the Kalista vs Aphelios Matchup?

Kalista wins the Kalista vs Aphelios matchup
Winner
Kalista
Matches: 17
70.6%
Win Rate
29.4%
6.2
CS / min
6.6
900
DMG / min
945
13,628
Gold / game
13,446
201
Heal / min
229
496
DMG Mitigated / min
479
0.3
CC / min
0.5
85.7%
Early Game WR
14.3%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Kalista vs Aphelios Matchup Summary

The Kalista vs Aphelios matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Kalista wins with a 70.6% win rate compared to Aphelios's 29.4%, giving Kalista a 41.2 percentage point advantage. Kalista dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Aphelios 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 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kalista players can confidently pick into Aphelios and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Aphelios away from CS whenever possible. 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

Aphelios wins the laning phase against Kalista in League of Legends

Aphelios is favored during the laning phase against Kalista, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Aphelios holds advantages in farming, damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.2Kalista
6.6Aphelios
Aphelios edges out Kalista by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Aphelios.
Damage
900Kalista
945Aphelios
Aphelios deals 45 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
13,628Kalista
13,446Aphelios
Kalista and Aphelios generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 182 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.3Kalista
0.5Aphelios
Both Kalista and Aphelios provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
697Kalista
708Aphelios
Kalista and Aphelios have comparable sustain profiles, with only 12 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kalista
85.7%
+71.4% advantage
Kalista early game win rateKalista85.7%
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios14.3%
Late Game
Kalista
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Kalista late game win rateKalista60.0%
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios40.0%

Kalista dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 85.7% win rate — a 71.4 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Kalista can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Kalista is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Aphelios. Extended games heavily favor Kalista, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Kalista holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Aphelios 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 ApheliosCoup de Grace - 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
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Kalista to press their advantage against Aphelios, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Kalista matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.45%976.386413,58347.1%50.0%
45.56%906.578913,74857.8%33.3%
50.63%796.289713,78753.1%48.9%
41.79%676.985013,42950.0%34.3%
52.24%676.589214,49251.7%52.6%
57.58%666.683213,85747.1%68.8%
50.00%546.791012,34638.2%70.0%
48.00%506.783913,87852.2%44.4%
31.58%386.685713,44918.8%40.9%
46.67%306.396014,20838.5%52.9%
46.67%306.184913,75453.9%41.2%
44.83%296.795315,19450.0%42.1%
35.71%286.690212,69835.7%35.7%
30.77%266.378913,64733.3%28.6%
41.67%247.080914,37540.0%42.9%
47.62%216.678113,24255.6%41.7%
70.00%206.81,03413,62862.5%75.0%
35.00%206.571611,74140.0%20.0%
33.33%186.285113,18740.0%25.0%
70.59%176.290013,62885.7%60.0%
43.75%166.878011,76744.4%42.9%
73.33%156.789614,797100.0%60.0%
41.67%126.379212,26242.9%40.0%
41.67%126.083014,22220.0%57.1%
41.67%126.593114,23533.3%50.0%
20.00%106.378015,31733.3%14.3%
71.43%76.41,06814,21866.7%75.0%
14.29%76.55649,9700.0%50.0%
42.86%76.078212,6930.0%60.0%
50.00%67.31,02414,59650.0%50.0%
66.67%67.587113,80675.0%50.0%
33.33%68.099316,8730.0%50.0%
66.67%67.177713,37875.0%50.0%
60.00%55.99069,23966.7%50.0%
60.00%57.389215,5950.0%60.0%
40.00%57.11,17614,3090.0%66.7%
40.00%56.584912,35433.3%50.0%
40.00%56.998313,40833.3%50.0%

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Kalista vs Aphelios - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kalista do against Aphelios in League of Legends?

Kalista wins the Kalista vs Aphelios matchup with a 70.6% win rate compared to Aphelios's 29.4%, a 41.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Kalista do against Aphelios in the early game?

In the early game, Kalista has the advantage against Aphelios with a 85.7% win rate versus 14.3%. Kalista 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, Kalista takes over the Kalista vs Aphelios matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Kalista scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kalista vs Aphelios matchup?

Kalista wins the matchup against Aphelios with a 70.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 41.2 percentage point advantage means Kalista is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 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 100.0% win rate in the Kalista vs Aphelios matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kalista counter Aphelios?

Yes, Kalista has a favorable matchup against Aphelios with a 70.6% win rate. Kalista strongly counters Aphelios in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Kalista against Aphelios?

When playing Kalista against Aphelios, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.