Kalista the Spear of Vengeance
A specter of wrath and retribution, Kalista is the undying spirit of vengeance, an armored nightmare summoned from the Shadow Isles to hunt deceivers and traitors. The betrayed may cry out in blood to be avenged, but Kalista only answers those willing to pay with their very souls. Those who become the focus of Kalista's wrath should make their final peace, for any pact sealed with this grim hunter can only end with the cold, piercing fire of her soul-spears.
Martial Poise
Enter a movement command while winding up Kalista's basic attack or Pierce to lunge a short distance when she launches her attack.
Pierce
Throw a fast moving spear that passes through enemies it kills.
Cost:- 60/
- 65/
- 70/
- 75/
- 80
Cooldown:- 9
Range:- 1150
Sentinel
Gain bonus damage when Kalista and her Oathsworn strike the same target.
Activate to send a soul to scout out the path, revealing the area in front of it.Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 30
Range:- 5000
Rend
Attacks impale their targets with spears. Activate to rip the spears out, slowing and dealing escalating damage.
Cost:- 30
Cooldown:- 0
Range:- 1000
Fate's Call
Kalista teleports the Oathsworn ally to herself. They gain the ability to dash toward a position, knocking enemy champions back.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 160/
- 140/
- 120
Range:- 1000
- Marksman
Patch 26.1 Kalista Changes
Quick overview of Kalista's optimal setup in League of Legends. Kalista's top build includes Berserker's Greaves, Terminus, Blade of The Ruined King, using Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity for maximum effectiveness. Kalista performs well against Xayah, Draven, MissFortune but struggles against Tristana, KogMaw, Ashe.
- Kalista's Top Build
- Kalista's Best Runes
- Kalista's Top Matchups
- Kalista's Counters
Kalista's base statistics in League of Legends. Kalista has 560 base health, 57 attack damage, 24 armor, and 30 magic resist. Understanding Kalista's stats is crucial for maximizing Kalista's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Kalista's stats against other champions to see how Kalista ranks.
AP:0
AD:57(4.75 per level)
AS:0(4.5 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:300(45 per level)
Mana Regen:6(0.8 per level)
Health:560(114 per level)
Health Regen:4(0.75 per level)
Armor:24(5.2 per level)
MR:30(1.3 per level)
Speed:330
Attack Range:525(525 per level)
Kalista Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Kalista Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 48.90% win rate in 35 minute games, while performing lowest at 36.67% in 40 minute games. Understanding Kalista Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Kalista's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 0.6%, Late Game: 1.2%, Objective Control: 53.5%, Supportive Strength: 33.4%, Creep Farming: 75.6%, Damage: 62.8%. These percentile rankings show how Kalista compares to other champions in each category.
Kalista exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Kalista's performance shows a 11.1% win rate difference between Iron and Diamond tiers, indicating that Kalista rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (35.4% win rate), players may struggle to execute Kalista's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Diamond (46.5% win rate), Kalista's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Kalista has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Kalista should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (35.4%), Bronze (51.8%), Silver (40.2%), Gold (48.9%), Platinum (37.4%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Kalista's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Kalista an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
When to Pick Kalista
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Xayah and Draven
- Optimal rune setup achieves 73.3% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Tristana (0.0% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Kalista into favorable matchups like Xayah where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Precision + $Domination rune setup for a $73.3% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Kalista Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Kalista in League of Legends?
Kalista is currently F tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Kalista ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Kalista's win rate?
Kalista has a 42.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Kalista's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Kalista?
Champions similar to Kalista include Samira, Graves, and Kayle. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Kalista in League of Legends.
How does Kalista perform during different match durations?
Kalista's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Kalista's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Kalista's performance at different game lengths.