Kalistavs Yasuo
Kalista vs Yasuo is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Yasuo wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Kalista based on 6 games. Kalista wins the early laning phase while Yasuo scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kalista build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kalista vs Yasuo 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.
Who Wins the Kalista vs Yasuo Matchup?
Kalista vs Yasuo Matchup Summary
The Kalista vs Yasuo matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Yasuo wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Kalista's 33.3%, giving Yasuo a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kalista controls the early laning stage, but Yasuo outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kalista needs to press advantages before Yasuo reaches their power spikes, while Yasuo should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Yasuo leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Yasuo has a strong advantage in this matchup. Kalista players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Yasuo overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. 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 is favored during the laning phase against Kalista, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Yasuo holds advantages in farming, damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Kalista Build Against Yasuo
Plated Steelcaps 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 Jak'Sho, The Protean, Terminus and Guinsoo's Rageblade. 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 Yasuo. 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
Kalista66.7%
Yasuo33.3%Kalista0.0%Yasuo100.0%Kalista dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 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.
Yasuo is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Kalista. Extended games heavily favor Yasuo, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Kalista must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Yasuo reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Yasuo survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Kalista Runes Against Yasuo
Precision
Domination
The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Kalista the best tools to compete against Yasuo in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.03% | 69 | 6.3 | 840 | 14,054 | 50.0% | 37.2% | |
| 55.36% | 56 | 6.7 | 920 | 14,285 | 48.0% | 61.3% | |
| 44.23% | 52 | 6.3 | 846 | 12,728 | 26.3% | 54.5% | |
| 43.18% | 44 | 6.4 | 753 | 10,982 | 36.4% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 6.5 | 954 | 13,730 | 69.2% | 47.8% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 6.6 | 922 | 11,838 | 52.4% | 53.9% | |
| 69.70% | 33 | 7.2 | 1,010 | 13,614 | 73.3% | 66.7% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 6.5 | 757 | 13,024 | 57.1% | 46.7% | |
| 32.14% | 28 | 6.5 | 843 | 12,535 | 27.3% | 35.3% | |
| 30.77% | 26 | 6.7 | 847 | 14,812 | 27.3% | 33.3% | |
| 19.05% | 21 | 6.0 | 736 | 11,034 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 6.7 | 968 | 14,383 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 26.32% | 19 | 6.1 | 923 | 13,965 | 25.0% | 27.3% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 5.7 | 792 | 14,196 | 85.7% | 36.4% | |
| 92.86% | 14 | 7.0 | 910 | 13,431 | 87.5% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.3 | 871 | 14,097 | 66.7% | 36.4% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 6.6 | 988 | 11,782 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.4 | 864 | 12,951 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.2 | 904 | 14,046 | 83.3% | 33.3% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.6 | 1,034 | 12,838 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.4 | 837 | 15,529 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.0 | 875 | 12,933 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.4 | 904 | 13,089 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.4 | 913 | 15,399 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.9 | 747 | 13,150 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.3 | 901 | 14,776 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.4 | 1,092 | 10,958 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.8 | 785 | 15,277 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 731 | 15,591 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 755 | 11,137 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
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Kalista vs Yasuo - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kalista do against Yasuo in League of Legends?
Yasuo wins the Kalista vs Yasuo matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Kalista's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Kalista do against Yasuo in the early game?
In the early game, Kalista has the advantage against Yasuo with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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, Yasuo takes over the Kalista vs Yasuo matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Yasuo scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Kalista vs Yasuo matchup?
Yasuo wins the matchup against Kalista with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Yasuo is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Kalista build against Yasuo?
The best Kalista build against Yasuo includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Terminus, Guinsoo's Rageblade with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Yasuo?
The best Kalista runes against Yasuo use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 25.0% win rate in the Kalista vs Yasuo matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kalista counter Yasuo?
No, Kalista struggles against Yasuo with only a 33.3% win rate. Yasuo has the advantage in this matchup. Kalista players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Yasuo's lead.
How do I play Kalista against Yasuo?
When playing Kalista against Yasuo, play cautiously and avoid Yasuo's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Yasuo has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.