Kalista - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
43.8%
Pick Rate
0.7%

Kalistavs Azir

FMarksman
Patch26.14
Matches81,210
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kalista vs Azir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kalista wins with a 100.0% win rate (+100.0%) over Azir based on 1 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 Azir 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 - 100.0% win rate in this matchup
Kalista
100.0% WR
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Azir vs Kalista matchup - 0.0% win rate
Azir
0.0% WR

Who Wins the Kalista vs Azir Matchup?

Kalista wins the Kalista vs Azir matchup
Winner
Kalista
Matches: 1
100.0%
Win Rate
0.0%
8.3
CS / min
7.4
1,421
DMG / min
758
19,641
Gold / game
13,373
342
Heal / min
70
792
DMG Mitigated / min
542
0.4
CC / min
0.4
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Kalista vs Azir Matchup Summary

The Kalista vs Azir matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 1 recent matches analyzed, Kalista wins with a 100.0% win rate compared to Azir's 0.0%, giving Kalista a 100.0 percentage point advantage. Kalista dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Azir players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Kalista leads by 663 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kalista players can confidently pick into Azir and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Azir 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 Azir Laning Phase Breakdown

Kalista wins the laning phase against Azir in League of Legends

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

Farming
8.3Kalista
7.4Azir
Kalista significantly out-farms Azir by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Kalista a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Azir players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,421Kalista
758Azir
Kalista heavily out-damages Azir by 663 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Azir should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Kalista's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
19,641Kalista
13,373Azir
Kalista generates a commanding 6,268 more gold per game than Azir. This substantial economic advantage means Kalista consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Azir should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Kalista
0.4Azir
Both Kalista and Azir provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,134Kalista
613Azir
Kalista vastly out-sustains Azir, healing and mitigating 521 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kalista can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Azir is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Azir, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kalista Build Against Azir

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Azir, providing the mobility and stats Kalista needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kalista against Azir are Terminus, Blade of The Ruined King and Guinsoo's Rageblade. This combination gives Kalista an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Azir. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kalista vs Azir matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kalista
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kalista early game win rateKalista0.0%
Azir early game win rateAzir0.0%
Late Game
Kalista
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kalista late game win rateKalista100.0%
Azir late game win rateAzir0.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kalista and Azir, with Kalista holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Kalista is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Azir. 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. Azir players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kalista Runes Against Azir

Precision rune tree - Kalista primary runes vs AzirPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kalista rune vs AzirPresence of Mind - best Kalista rune vs AzirLegend: Alacrity - best Kalista rune vs AzirLast Stand - best Kalista rune vs Azir
Domination rune tree - Kalista secondary runes vs AzirDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kalista rune vs AzirTreasure Hunter - best Kalista rune vs Azir
100.0% WR

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


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
23.08%135.887113,9650.0%33.3%
57.14%77.51,03318,0920.0%66.7%
42.86%76.981212,6860.0%75.0%
0.00%66.281213,8180.0%0.0%
66.67%65.666715,549100.0%60.0%
33.33%66.660710,85050.0%0.0%
20.00%57.069414,0590.0%33.3%
75.00%47.61,60615,88966.7%100.0%
50.00%27.077320,4620.0%50.0%
100.00%14.74982,207100.0%0.0%
100.00%18.21,67717,815100.0%0.0%
0.00%16.51,51414,8250.0%0.0%
0.00%16.630310,7960.0%0.0%
0.00%10.005460.0%0.0%
100.00%18.31,42119,6410.0%100.0%
100.00%16.794716,2350.0%100.0%

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Kalista vs Azir - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kalista do against Azir in League of Legends?

Kalista wins the Kalista vs Azir matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to Azir's 0.0%, a 100.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 1 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Kalista do against Azir in the early game?

In the early game, Kalista has the advantage against Azir with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Azir in the late game?

In the late game, Kalista takes over the Kalista vs Azir matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Kalista scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kalista vs Azir matchup?

Kalista wins the matchup against Azir with a 100.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 100.0 percentage point advantage means Kalista is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 1 games analyzed.

What is the best Kalista build against Azir?

The best Kalista build against Azir includes Terminus, Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade with Gunmetal Greaves. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kalista runes against Azir?

The best Kalista runes against Azir use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Kalista vs Azir matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kalista counter Azir?

Yes, Kalista has a favorable matchup against Azir with a 100.0% win rate. Kalista strongly counters Azir in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Kalista against Azir?

When playing Kalista against Azir, 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.