Kalista - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
0.7%

Kalistavs Xayah

DMarksman
Patch26.9
Matches99,780
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 1, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kalista vs Xayah is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Kalista wins with a 100.0% win rate (+100.0%) over Xayah based on 1 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 Xayah 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
Xayah - 100.0% win rateXayah(100.0%)
Kalista - 100.0% win rate in this matchup
Kalista
100.0% WR
VS
Xayah vs Kalista matchup - 0.0% win rate
Xayah
0.0% WR

Who Wins the Kalista vs Xayah Matchup?

Kalista wins the Kalista vs Xayah matchup
Winner
Kalista
Matches: 1
100.0%
Win Rate
0.0%
6.7
CS / min
9.0
559
DMG / min
1,022
15,291
Gold / game
22,209
225
Heal / min
184
393
DMG Mitigated / min
411
0.3
CC / min
0.7
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Kalista vs Xayah Matchup Summary

The Kalista vs Xayah matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 1 recent matches analyzed, Kalista wins with a 100.0% win rate compared to Xayah's 0.0%, giving Kalista a 100.0 percentage point advantage. Kalista dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Xayah 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 Xayah leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kalista players can confidently pick into Xayah and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Xayah 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 Xayah Laning Phase Breakdown

Xayah wins the laning phase against Kalista in League of Legends

Xayah is favored during the laning phase against Kalista, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Xayah holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.7Kalista
9.0Xayah
Xayah significantly out-farms Kalista by 2.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 34 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Xayah a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Kalista players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
559Kalista
1,022Xayah
Xayah heavily out-damages Kalista by 463 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 Xayah's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
15,291Kalista
22,209Xayah
Xayah generates a commanding 6,918 more gold per game than Kalista. This substantial economic advantage means Xayah 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
0.3Kalista
0.7Xayah
Xayah provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kalista, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Xayah coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
618Kalista
595Xayah
Kalista and Xayah have comparable sustain profiles, with only 23 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.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kalista
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kalista early game win rateKalista0.0%
Xayah early game win rateXayah0.0%
Late Game
Kalista
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kalista late game win rateKalista100.0%
Xayah late game win rateXayah0.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kalista and Xayah, with Kalista holding a razor-thin 0.0% 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Xayah. 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. Xayah players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kalista Runes Against Xayah

Precision rune tree - Kalista primary runes vs XayahPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kalista rune vs XayahTriumph - best Kalista rune vs XayahLegend: Alacrity - best Kalista rune vs XayahLast Stand - best Kalista rune vs Xayah
Domination rune tree - Kalista secondary runes vs XayahDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kalista rune vs XayahTreasure Hunter - best Kalista rune vs Xayah
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Kalista to press their advantage against Xayah, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Kalista matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
33.33%156.277114,73833.3%33.3%
18.18%116.568813,9310.0%25.0%
30.00%107.01,00814,57716.7%50.0%
66.67%96.71,01515,30750.0%80.0%
66.67%67.090313,77360.0%100.0%
40.00%56.483512,76833.3%50.0%
80.00%57.094613,024100.0%50.0%
20.00%56.198413,7830.0%50.0%
100.00%37.91,07419,954100.0%100.0%
33.33%37.156510,41050.0%0.0%
0.00%26.568511,6710.0%0.0%
50.00%26.859110,83350.0%0.0%
50.00%27.467412,76250.0%0.0%
100.00%17.21,15716,5550.0%100.0%
100.00%14.45049,466100.0%0.0%
100.00%16.755915,2910.0%100.0%
0.00%15.31,14320,2660.0%0.0%

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Kalista vs Xayah - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kalista do against Xayah in League of Legends?

Kalista wins the Kalista vs Xayah matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to Xayah's 0.0%, a 100.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 1 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Kalista do against Xayah in the early game?

In the early game, Kalista has the advantage against Xayah with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Xayah in the late game?

In the late game, Kalista takes over the Kalista vs Xayah matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Kalista scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kalista vs Xayah matchup?

Kalista wins the matchup against Xayah with a 100.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 100.0 percentage point advantage means Kalista is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 1 games analyzed.

What is the best Kalista build against Xayah?

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

What are the best Kalista runes against Xayah?

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

Does Kalista counter Xayah?

Yes, Kalista has a favorable matchup against Xayah with a 100.0% win rate. Kalista strongly counters Xayah in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Kalista against Xayah?

When playing Kalista against Xayah, 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.