
- Win Rate
- 45.9%
- Pick Rate
- 1.1%
- Ban Rate
- 0.6%
Kalista ADC Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 1,509
- Lane
- Bot
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 15, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
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.
Is Kalista Good in Patch 26.20?
Kalista is weak in Patch 26.20: F tier as Bot — pick it for comfort, not for the meta. Kalista's 45.9% win rate ranks #29 of 30 Bot champions, and its pick rate ranks #23. That is down 2.8 points from Patch 26.19. Kalista is banned in 0.6% of games and present (picked or banned) in 3.2%.
- Tier
- F
- Win Rate
- 45.9%#29 of 30 Bot
- Pick Rate
- 1.2%#23 of 30 Bot
- Ban Rate
- 0.6%
- Win rate change
- −2.8vs Patch 26.19
Win rate over the last patches (Bot)
Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Kalista →
Kalista Roles
Kalista goes Bot in 89% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.
Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.
Patch 26.20 Kalista Changes
Quick overview of Kalista's optimal setup in League of Legends. Kalista's top build includes Gluttonous Greaves, Jak'Sho, The Protean, Guinsoo's Rageblade, using Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity for maximum effectiveness. Kalista performs well against Yasuo, Lucian, Ezreal but struggles against Smolder, Jhin, Tristana.
Kalista Strengths and Weaknesses
Where Kalista stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.
Strengths
- Damage to buildings: better than 87% of champions
- CS: better than 86% of champions
- Damage to champions: better than 79% of champions
Weaknesses
- Vision score: below 81% of champions
- Crowd control: below 78% of champions
Kalista ranks in the 0.0 percentile for early game strength, 9.4 percentile for late game scaling, 53.1 percentile for objective control, 71.1 percentile for support strength, 62.5 percentile for creep farming, and 37.5 percentile for damage output.
Kalista demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 25.0% decrease from Iron to Chal tiers. This pattern suggests that Kalista may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Kalista achieves a 50.0% win rate, which gradually declines to 25.0% in Chal. This trend often indicates that Kalista's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (50.0%), Bronze (43.3%), Silver (53.2%), Gold (45.2%), Platinum (47.7%)) suggests that while Kalista can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Kalista's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Kalista is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Kalista, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Kalista at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.
Theorycraft Your Next Kalista Build
Test any item combination — even off-meta — against thousands of real Kalista matches. See win rate, KDA, damage, and every item's real impact before you ever lock in.
- Any item combo — even off-meta
- Thousands of real matches
- Win rate by rank & game length

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 50.42% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 33.33% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Kalista Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
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Is Kalista Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20
Is Kalista good in Patch 26.20?
Not this patch: Kalista is F tier as Bot with a 45.9% win rate. That win rate ranks #29 of 30 Bot champions.
What lane is Kalista played in?
Mostly Bot (89% of ranked games), also Top (6%).
How often is Kalista banned?
Kalista is banned in 0.6% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 3.2%.
What is Kalista good at?
Compared with every champion this patch, Kalista stands out for Damage to buildings (87/100), CS (86/100), Damage to champions (79/100).
Which champions are similar to Kalista?
Champions that play like Kalista: Sivir, Varus, Teemo.







