Kalista - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.6%
Pick Rate
0.7%

Kalistavs Yasuo

FMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kalista vs Yasuo is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Kalista wins with a 73.3% win rate (+46.7%) over Yasuo based on 15 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 Yasuo 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 - 73.3% win rate in this matchup
Kalista
73.3% WR
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Yasuo vs Kalista matchup - 26.7% win rate
Yasuo
26.7% WR

Who Wins the Kalista vs Yasuo Matchup?

Kalista wins the Kalista vs Yasuo matchup
Winner
Kalista
Matches: 15
73.3%
Win Rate
26.7%
6.7
CS / min
7.2
896
DMG / min
677
14,797
Gold / game
13,526
218
Heal / min
223
588
DMG Mitigated / min
1,103
0.4
CC / min
0.7
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Kalista vs Yasuo Matchup Summary

The Kalista vs Yasuo matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Kalista wins with a 73.3% win rate compared to Yasuo's 26.7%, giving Kalista a 46.7 percentage point advantage. Kalista dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Yasuo players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Yasuo leads by 519 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kalista players can confidently pick into Yasuo and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Yasuo 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 Yasuo Laning Phase Breakdown

Yasuo wins the laning phase against Kalista in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.7Kalista
7.2Yasuo
Yasuo edges out Kalista by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Yasuo.
Damage
896Kalista
677Yasuo
Kalista heavily out-damages Yasuo by 219 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Yasuo 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
14,797Kalista
13,526Yasuo
Kalista generates a commanding 1,271 more gold per game than Yasuo. This substantial economic advantage means Kalista consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Yasuo should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Kalista
0.7Yasuo
Both Kalista and Yasuo 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
806Kalista
1,326Yasuo
Yasuo vastly out-sustains Kalista, healing and mitigating 519 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Yasuo 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 Yasuo

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Yasuo, providing the mobility and stats Kalista needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kalista against Yasuo are Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade and Statikk Shiv. This combination gives Kalista an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kalista vs Yasuo matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kalista
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kalista early game win rateKalista100.0%
Yasuo early game win rateYasuo0.0%
Late Game
Kalista
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Kalista late game win rateKalista60.0%
Yasuo late game win rateYasuo40.0%

Kalista dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Yasuo. 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 Yasuo. 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. Yasuo players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kalista Runes Against Yasuo

Precision rune tree - Kalista primary runes vs YasuoPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kalista rune vs YasuoTriumph - best Kalista rune vs YasuoLegend: Alacrity - best Kalista rune vs YasuoCut Down - best Kalista rune vs Yasuo
Inspiration rune tree - Kalista secondary runes vs YasuoInspiration
Cash Back - best Kalista rune vs YasuoCosmic Insight - best Kalista rune vs Yasuo
100.0% WR

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


Kalista matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.45%976.386413,58347.1%50.0%
45.56%906.578913,74857.8%33.3%
50.63%796.289713,78753.1%48.9%
41.79%676.985013,42950.0%34.3%
52.24%676.589214,49251.7%52.6%
57.58%666.683213,85747.1%68.8%
50.00%546.791012,34638.2%70.0%
48.00%506.783913,87852.2%44.4%
31.58%386.685713,44918.8%40.9%
46.67%306.396014,20838.5%52.9%
46.67%306.184913,75453.9%41.2%
44.83%296.795315,19450.0%42.1%
35.71%286.690212,69835.7%35.7%
30.77%266.378913,64733.3%28.6%
41.67%247.080914,37540.0%42.9%
47.62%216.678113,24255.6%41.7%
70.00%206.81,03413,62862.5%75.0%
35.00%206.571611,74140.0%20.0%
33.33%186.285113,18740.0%25.0%
70.59%176.290013,62885.7%60.0%
43.75%166.878011,76744.4%42.9%
73.33%156.789614,797100.0%60.0%
41.67%126.379212,26242.9%40.0%
41.67%126.083014,22220.0%57.1%
41.67%126.593114,23533.3%50.0%
20.00%106.378015,31733.3%14.3%
71.43%76.41,06814,21866.7%75.0%
14.29%76.55649,9700.0%50.0%
42.86%76.078212,6930.0%60.0%
50.00%67.31,02414,59650.0%50.0%
66.67%67.587113,80675.0%50.0%
33.33%68.099316,8730.0%50.0%
66.67%67.177713,37875.0%50.0%
60.00%55.99069,23966.7%50.0%
60.00%57.389215,5950.0%60.0%
40.00%57.11,17614,3090.0%66.7%
40.00%56.584912,35433.3%50.0%
40.00%56.998313,40833.3%50.0%

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Kalista vs Yasuo - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kalista do against Yasuo in League of Legends?

Kalista wins the Kalista vs Yasuo matchup with a 73.3% win rate compared to Yasuo's 26.7%, a 46.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Kalista do against Yasuo in the early game?

In the early game, Kalista has the advantage against Yasuo with a 100.0% 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 Yasuo in the late game?

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

Kalista wins the matchup against Yasuo with a 73.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 46.7 percentage point advantage means Kalista is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Kalista build against Yasuo?

The best Kalista build against Yasuo includes Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Statikk Shiv with Berserker's Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kalista runes against Yasuo?

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

Does Kalista counter Yasuo?

Yes, Kalista has a favorable matchup against Yasuo with a 73.3% win rate. Kalista strongly counters Yasuo in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Kalista against Yasuo?

When playing Kalista against Yasuo, 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.