Kalista - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.7%
Pick Rate
0.6%

Kalistavs Ornn

FMarksman
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kalista vs Ornn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Ornn wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kalista based on 5 games. Kalista wins the early laning phase while Ornn scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kalista build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kalista vs Ornn matchup.

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.

Compare against an opponent
Ornn - 40.0% win rateOrnn(40.0%)
Kalista - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Kalista
40.0% WR
VS
Ornn vs Kalista matchup - 60.0% win rate
Ornn
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Kalista vs Ornn Matchup?

Ornn wins the Kalista vs Ornn matchup
Winner
Ornn
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
7.7
CS / min
6.0
939
DMG / min
558
12,251
Gold / game
9,722
153
Heal / min
161
852
DMG Mitigated / min
1,924
0.5
CC / min
1.2
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Kalista vs Ornn Matchup Summary

The Kalista vs Ornn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Ornn wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kalista's 40.0%, giving Ornn a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kalista controls the early laning stage, but Ornn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kalista needs to press advantages before Ornn reaches their power spikes, while Ornn should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ornn leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ornn 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 Ornn 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 Ornn Laning Phase Breakdown

Kalista wins the laning phase against Ornn in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.7Kalista
6.0Ornn
Kalista significantly out-farms Ornn by 1.7 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 25 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Kalista a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Ornn players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
939Kalista
558Ornn
Kalista heavily out-damages Ornn by 381 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ornn 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
12,251Kalista
9,722Ornn
Kalista generates a commanding 2,529 more gold per game than Ornn. This substantial economic advantage means Kalista consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ornn should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Kalista
1.2Ornn
Ornn provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kalista, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ornn coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,006Kalista
2,084Ornn
Ornn vastly out-sustains Kalista, healing and mitigating 1,079 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ornn can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kalista is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kalista, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kalista Build Against Ornn

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Ornn, providing the mobility and stats Kalista needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kalista against Ornn are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Terminus and Randuin's Omen. 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 Ornn. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kalista vs Ornn matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kalista
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kalista early game win rateKalista50.0%
Ornn early game win rateOrnn50.0%
Late Game
Ornn
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kalista late game win rateKalista33.3%
Ornn late game win rateOrnn66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kalista and Ornn, with Kalista holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Ornn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Kalista. Extended games heavily favor Ornn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Kalista has the edge early, but Ornn gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Kalista Runes Against Ornn

Precision rune tree - Kalista primary runes vs OrnnPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kalista rune vs OrnnTriumph - best Kalista rune vs OrnnLegend: Alacrity - best Kalista rune vs OrnnCut Down - best Kalista rune vs Ornn
Domination rune tree - Kalista secondary runes vs OrnnDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kalista rune vs OrnnTreasure Hunter - best Kalista rune vs Ornn
100.0% WR

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


Kalista matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
38.84%1216.794414,20734.7%41.7%
37.37%996.378412,29736.4%38.6%
52.69%936.679614,40352.8%52.6%
39.73%736.590813,11232.5%48.5%
47.89%716.688713,67655.9%40.5%
40.98%616.793113,45428.1%55.2%
45.45%556.387114,10952.2%40.6%
41.51%536.590813,52650.0%34.5%
60.98%416.988714,10069.6%50.0%
51.35%376.795612,89752.4%50.0%
51.61%316.31,00314,76976.9%33.3%
53.57%287.089014,19046.7%61.5%
34.62%266.795913,84625.0%50.0%
40.91%226.476812,72938.5%44.4%
52.38%216.991613,60460.0%45.5%
50.00%206.277612,12650.0%50.0%
36.84%196.281714,30428.6%41.7%
47.06%176.386513,67244.4%50.0%
47.06%176.389913,01962.5%33.3%
46.67%156.01,03715,26750.0%45.5%
53.33%156.61,02515,41166.7%44.4%
30.77%135.667811,61266.7%0.0%
61.54%136.488312,94725.0%77.8%
30.77%136.768712,85837.5%20.0%
63.64%116.61,01712,63850.0%80.0%
63.64%116.562212,37980.0%50.0%
50.00%106.590614,64640.0%60.0%
55.56%97.595915,13780.0%25.0%
33.33%96.873412,22633.3%33.3%
33.33%97.086611,07550.0%20.0%
62.50%87.087313,75460.0%66.7%
28.57%75.864211,07450.0%20.0%
28.57%77.162811,41533.3%25.0%
42.86%77.464412,06640.0%50.0%
28.57%76.564514,255100.0%16.7%
50.00%66.873611,25350.0%50.0%
50.00%66.078013,82933.3%66.7%
33.33%65.992715,5090.0%33.3%
33.33%67.21,45519,4190.0%50.0%
40.00%57.793912,25150.0%33.3%
60.00%57.277612,12775.0%0.0%
80.00%56.297814,587100.0%75.0%
40.00%54.77489,71150.0%0.0%
20.00%56.369211,4750.0%50.0%
40.00%56.574411,6000.0%100.0%

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Kalista vs Ornn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kalista do against Ornn in League of Legends?

Ornn wins the Kalista vs Ornn matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kalista's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Kalista do against Ornn in the early game?

In the early game, Kalista has the advantage against Ornn with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Ornn in the late game?

In the late game, Ornn takes over the Kalista vs Ornn matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Ornn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kalista vs Ornn matchup?

Ornn wins the matchup against Kalista with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Ornn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Kalista build against Ornn?

The best Kalista build against Ornn includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Terminus, Randuin's Omen with Berserker's 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 Ornn?

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

Does Kalista counter Ornn?

No, Kalista struggles against Ornn with only a 40.0% win rate. Ornn has the advantage in this matchup. Kalista players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ornn's lead.

How do I play Kalista against Ornn?

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