Kalistavs Samira
Kalista vs Samira is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kalista wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Samira based on 26 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 Samira 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.
Samira(53.9%)Who Wins the Kalista vs Samira Matchup?
Kalista vs Samira Matchup Summary
The Kalista vs Samira matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 26 recent matches analyzed, Kalista wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Samira's 46.1%, giving Kalista a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Kalista dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Samira 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 Kalista leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kalista players can confidently pick into Samira and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Samira 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 Samira Laning Phase Breakdown
Samira is favored during the laning phase against Kalista, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Samira holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Kalista50.0%Samira50.0%Kalista58.3%Samira41.7%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kalista and Samira, 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.
Kalista is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.3% win rate — 16.7 points above Samira. 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. Samira players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Kalista Runes Against Samira
Precision
Domination
Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Kalista to press their advantage against Samira, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Kalista matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.86% | 63 | 6.3 | 863 | 14,150 | 39.3% | 45.7% | |
| 48.08% | 52 | 6.7 | 914 | 14,441 | 48.1% | 48.0% | |
| 42.86% | 49 | 6.5 | 1,013 | 15,585 | 41.2% | 43.8% | |
| 46.67% | 45 | 6.4 | 988 | 13,883 | 33.3% | 61.9% | |
| 41.03% | 39 | 6.0 | 837 | 13,789 | 46.7% | 37.5% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 6.3 | 800 | 14,014 | 40.0% | 44.4% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 6.7 | 906 | 13,144 | 45.0% | 53.9% | |
| 66.67% | 33 | 6.6 | 973 | 14,172 | 68.8% | 64.7% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 6.5 | 993 | 13,637 | 37.5% | 53.9% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 6.2 | 957 | 14,344 | 50.0% | 58.3% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 6.6 | 726 | 12,954 | 20.0% | 58.3% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.6 | 841 | 13,413 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 6.3 | 814 | 12,665 | 30.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 7.1 | 981 | 14,829 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.5 | 956 | 12,879 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 6.5 | 767 | 14,672 | 33.3% | 12.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.5 | 959 | 14,989 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.3 | 748 | 11,717 | 22.2% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.8 | 1,022 | 14,909 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.0 | 835 | 11,819 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.5 | 985 | 15,156 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.9 | 853 | 13,139 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.4 | 978 | 14,636 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.6 | 954 | 14,190 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 949 | 15,028 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 910 | 14,768 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 803 | 14,012 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 1,103 | 18,925 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 1,055 | 12,709 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Kalista vs Samira - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kalista do against Samira in League of Legends?
Kalista wins the Kalista vs Samira matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Samira's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 26 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Kalista do against Samira in the early game?
In the early game, Kalista has the advantage against Samira 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 Samira in the late game?
In the late game, Kalista takes over the Kalista vs Samira matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to 41.7%. Kalista scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Kalista vs Samira matchup?
Kalista wins the matchup against Samira with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Kalista is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 26 games analyzed.
What is the best Kalista build against Samira?
The best Kalista build against Samira includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Kalista runes against Samira?
The best Kalista runes against Samira use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Kalista vs Samira matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kalista counter Samira?
Yes, Kalista has a favorable matchup against Samira with a 53.9% win rate. Kalista strongly counters Samira in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Kalista against Samira?
When playing Kalista against Samira, 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.