Kalista - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.8%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Kalistavs Vayne

FMarksman
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kalista vs Vayne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kalista wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Vayne based on 20 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 Vayne 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Kalista
60.0% WR
VS
Vayne vs Kalista matchup - 40.0% win rate
Vayne
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Kalista vs Vayne Matchup?

Kalista wins the Kalista vs Vayne matchup
Winner
Kalista
Matches: 20
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.7
CS / min
6.1
968
DMG / min
896
14,383
Gold / game
12,759
212
Heal / min
213
573
DMG Mitigated / min
523
0.5
CC / min
0.4
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Kalista vs Vayne Matchup Summary

The Kalista vs Vayne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 20 recent matches analyzed, Kalista wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vayne's 40.0%, giving Kalista a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Kalista dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vayne 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 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kalista players can confidently pick into Vayne and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vayne 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 Vayne Laning Phase Breakdown

Kalista wins the laning phase against Vayne in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.7Kalista
6.1Vayne
Kalista edges out Vayne by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kalista.
Damage
968Kalista
896Vayne
Kalista deals 72 more champion damage per minute than Vayne. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Vayne choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Kalista's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
14,383Kalista
12,759Vayne
Kalista generates a commanding 1,623 more gold per game than Vayne. This substantial economic advantage means Kalista consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vayne should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Kalista
0.4Vayne
Both Kalista and Vayne 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
785Kalista
736Vayne
Kalista and Vayne have comparable sustain profiles, with only 49 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.

Best Kalista Build Against Vayne

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Vayne, providing the mobility and stats Kalista needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kalista against Vayne are Terminus, Guinsoo's Rageblade and Statikk Shiv. 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 Vayne. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kalista vs Vayne matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kalista
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Kalista early game win rateKalista60.0%
Vayne early game win rateVayne40.0%
Late Game
Kalista
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Kalista late game win rateKalista60.0%
Vayne late game win rateVayne40.0%

Kalista dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Vayne. 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 Vayne. 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. Vayne players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kalista Runes Against Vayne

Precision rune tree - Kalista primary runes vs VaynePrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kalista rune vs VayneTriumph - best Kalista rune vs VayneLegend: Alacrity - best Kalista rune vs VayneLast Stand - best Kalista rune vs Vayne
Domination rune tree - Kalista secondary runes vs VayneDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kalista rune vs VayneTreasure Hunter - best Kalista rune vs Vayne
60.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Kalista to press their advantage against Vayne, 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
42.03%696.384014,05450.0%37.2%
55.36%566.792014,28548.0%61.3%
44.23%526.384612,72826.3%54.5%
43.18%446.475310,98236.4%50.0%
55.56%366.595413,73069.2%47.8%
52.94%346.692211,83852.4%53.9%
69.70%337.21,01013,61473.3%66.7%
51.72%296.575713,02457.1%46.7%
32.14%286.584312,53527.3%35.3%
30.77%266.784714,81227.3%33.3%
19.05%216.073611,03433.3%0.0%
60.00%206.796814,38360.0%60.0%
26.32%196.192313,96525.0%27.3%
55.56%185.779214,19685.7%36.4%
92.86%147.091013,43187.5%100.0%
42.86%146.387114,09766.7%36.4%
28.57%146.698811,78233.3%20.0%
40.00%106.486412,95133.3%50.0%
66.67%96.290414,04683.3%33.3%
25.00%86.61,03412,83833.3%20.0%
50.00%86.483715,5290.0%57.1%
50.00%87.087512,93340.0%66.7%
62.50%86.490413,08975.0%50.0%
57.14%76.491315,39933.3%75.0%
83.33%66.974713,150100.0%66.7%
33.33%66.390114,77666.7%0.0%
66.67%67.41,09210,95833.3%100.0%
33.33%66.878515,2770.0%33.3%
60.00%57.073115,5910.0%75.0%
20.00%56.575511,13733.3%0.0%

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Kalista vs Vayne - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kalista do against Vayne in League of Legends?

Kalista wins the Kalista vs Vayne matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vayne's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 20 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Kalista do against Vayne in the early game?

In the early game, Kalista has the advantage against Vayne with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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 Vayne in the late game?

In the late game, Kalista takes over the Kalista vs Vayne 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 Vayne matchup?

Kalista wins the matchup against Vayne with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Kalista is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 20 games analyzed.

What is the best Kalista build against Vayne?

The best Kalista build against Vayne includes Terminus, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Statikk Shiv with Gluttonous 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 Vayne?

The best Kalista runes against Vayne use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Kalista vs Vayne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kalista counter Vayne?

Yes, Kalista has a favorable matchup against Vayne with a 60.0% win rate. Kalista strongly counters Vayne in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Kalista against Vayne?

When playing Kalista against Vayne, 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.