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

Kalistavs Draven

FMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 8, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kalista vs Draven is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Draven wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Kalista based on 18 games. Draven 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 Draven 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 - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Kalista
33.3% WR
VS
Draven vs Kalista matchup - 66.7% win rate
Draven
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Kalista vs Draven Matchup?

Draven wins the Kalista vs Draven matchup
Winner
Draven
Matches: 18
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
6.2
CS / min
6.0
851
DMG / min
1,074
13,187
Gold / game
14,226
264
Heal / min
204
580
DMG Mitigated / min
525
0.4
CC / min
0.4
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Kalista vs Draven Matchup Summary

The Kalista vs Draven matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Draven wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Kalista's 33.3%, giving Draven a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Draven 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 damage output, where Draven leads by 223 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Draven 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 Draven 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 Draven Laning Phase Breakdown

Kalista wins the laning phase against Draven in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.2Kalista
6.0Draven
Kalista and Draven farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
851Kalista
1,074Draven
Draven heavily out-damages Kalista by 223 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kalista should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Draven's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,187Kalista
14,226Draven
Draven generates a commanding 1,039 more gold per game than Kalista. This substantial economic advantage means Draven consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kalista should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Kalista
0.4Draven
Both Kalista and Draven 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
844Kalista
729Draven
Kalista heals and mitigates 114 more damage per minute than Draven, 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 Draven.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Draven
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Kalista early game win rateKalista40.0%
Draven early game win rateDraven60.0%
Late Game
Draven
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Kalista late game win rateKalista25.0%
Draven late game win rateDraven75.0%

Draven dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Kalista. This lopsided early game means Draven can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Draven is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Kalista. Extended games heavily favor Draven, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Draven 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 Draven

Precision rune tree - Kalista primary runes vs DravenPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kalista rune vs DravenTriumph - best Kalista rune vs DravenLegend: Alacrity - best Kalista rune vs DravenLast Stand - best Kalista rune vs Draven
Resolve rune tree - Kalista secondary runes vs DravenResolve
Bone Plating - best Kalista rune vs DravenOvergrowth - best Kalista rune vs Draven
100.0% WR

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


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 Draven - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kalista do against Draven in League of Legends?

Draven wins the Kalista vs Draven matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Kalista's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Kalista do against Draven in the early game?

In the early game, Draven has the advantage against Kalista with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Draven players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kalista do against Draven in the late game?

In the late game, Draven takes over the Kalista vs Draven matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Draven scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kalista vs Draven matchup?

Draven wins the matchup against Kalista with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Draven is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.

What is the best Kalista build against Draven?

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

What are the best Kalista runes against Draven?

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

Does Kalista counter Draven?

No, Kalista struggles against Draven with only a 33.3% win rate. Draven has the advantage in this matchup. Kalista players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Draven's lead.

How do I play Kalista against Draven?

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