Kalista - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.0%
Pick Rate
0.6%

Kalistavs Vladimir

FMarksman
Patch26.10
Matches788,689
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kalista vs Vladimir is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Kalista wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Vladimir based on 6 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 Vladimir 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.

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Vladimir - 50.0% win rateVladimir(50.0%)
Kalista - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Kalista
50.0% WR
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Vladimir vs Kalista matchup - 50.0% win rate
Vladimir
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Kalista vs Vladimir Matchup?

Kalista wins the Kalista vs Vladimir matchup
Winner
Kalista
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.8
CS / min
6.3
736
DMG / min
819
11,253
Gold / game
10,440
220
Heal / min
943
485
DMG Mitigated / min
658
0.4
CC / min
0.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Kalista vs Vladimir Matchup Summary

The Kalista vs Vladimir matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Kalista wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Vladimir's 50.0%, giving Kalista a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Kalista holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Vladimir can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Kalista leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kalista has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Vladimir's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kalista vs Vladimir Laning Phase Breakdown

Kalista wins the laning phase against Vladimir in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Kalista
6.3Vladimir
Kalista edges out Vladimir by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kalista.
Damage
736Kalista
819Vladimir
Vladimir heavily out-damages Kalista by 83 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 Vladimir's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,253Kalista
10,440Vladimir
Kalista generates a commanding 813 more gold per game than Vladimir. This substantial economic advantage means Kalista consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vladimir should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Kalista
0.1Vladimir
Both Kalista and Vladimir provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
706Kalista
1,601Vladimir
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Kalista, healing and mitigating 896 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir 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 Vladimir

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Vladimir, providing the mobility and stats Kalista needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kalista against Vladimir are Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King and Wit's End. 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 Vladimir. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kalista vs Vladimir matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kalista
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kalista early game win rateKalista50.0%
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir50.0%
Late Game
Kalista
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kalista late game win rateKalista50.0%
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir50.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kalista and Vladimir, 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.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Kalista at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Vladimir. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Kalista nor Vladimir has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Kalista Runes Against Vladimir

Precision rune tree - Kalista primary runes vs VladimirPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kalista rune vs VladimirTriumph - best Kalista rune vs VladimirLegend: Alacrity - best Kalista rune vs VladimirLast Stand - best Kalista rune vs Vladimir
Domination rune tree - Kalista secondary runes vs VladimirDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kalista rune vs VladimirTreasure Hunter - best Kalista rune vs Vladimir
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Domination secondary combination helps Kalista maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Vladimir.


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
38.38%996.696414,43038.5%38.3%
42.47%736.174811,96842.5%42.4%
55.07%696.779814,70161.5%51.2%
32.76%586.788112,94729.0%37.0%
44.64%566.686913,52851.9%37.9%
36.54%526.789913,09625.9%48.0%
46.94%496.286314,08855.6%41.9%
45.45%446.593013,85255.6%38.5%
56.25%326.786513,71458.8%53.3%
55.56%276.795512,90256.3%54.5%
53.85%266.297114,85480.0%37.5%
36.36%226.890113,48030.8%44.4%
47.62%216.987413,20638.5%62.5%
47.06%177.295013,97457.1%40.0%
47.06%176.376712,26246.1%50.0%
43.75%166.479812,93644.4%42.9%
35.71%146.177712,77644.4%20.0%
42.86%146.384114,17428.6%57.1%
46.15%136.182012,22550.0%42.9%
50.00%126.61,05814,82066.7%33.3%
72.73%116.283213,35033.3%87.5%
33.33%96.764713,84150.0%20.0%
37.50%86.01,14215,25850.0%33.3%
62.50%86.561713,08766.7%60.0%
62.50%87.896215,15480.0%33.3%
25.00%85.576213,08266.7%0.0%
62.50%86.493315,29666.7%60.0%
57.14%76.875512,78560.0%50.0%
42.86%77.464412,06640.0%50.0%
50.00%66.873611,25350.0%50.0%
33.33%66.881413,06850.0%25.0%
20.00%57.41,38118,5630.0%33.3%
60.00%57.277612,12775.0%0.0%
60.00%57.41,03110,729100.0%33.3%
40.00%55.366910,264100.0%25.0%
40.00%55.81,04611,7140.0%66.7%

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Kalista vs Vladimir - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kalista do against Vladimir in League of Legends?

Kalista wins the Kalista vs Vladimir matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Vladimir's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Kalista do against Vladimir in the early game?

In the early game, Kalista has the advantage against Vladimir 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 Vladimir in the late game?

In the late game, Kalista takes over the Kalista vs Vladimir matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Kalista scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kalista vs Vladimir matchup?

Kalista wins the matchup against Vladimir with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Kalista is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Kalista build against Vladimir?

The best Kalista build against Vladimir includes Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King, Wit's End 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 Vladimir?

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

Does Kalista counter Vladimir?

Yes, Kalista has a favorable matchup against Vladimir with a 50.0% win rate. Kalista slightly edges out Vladimir in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Kalista against Vladimir?

When playing Kalista against Vladimir, 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.