
- Win Rate
- 47.2%
- Pick Rate
- 1.2%
- Ban Rate
- 0.6%
Kalista ADC Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 2,314
- Lane
- Bot
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 18, 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 47.2% win rate ranks #29 of 30 Bot champions, and its pick rate ranks #23. That is down 1.4 points from Patch 26.19. Kalista is banned in 0.6% of games and present (picked or banned) in 3.1%.
- Tier
- F
- Win Rate
- 47.2%#29 of 30 Bot
- Pick Rate
- 1.2%#23 of 30 Bot
- Ban Rate
- 0.6%
- Win rate change
- −1.4vs 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 92% 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, Terminus, using Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity for maximum effectiveness. Kalista performs well against Ezreal, Lucian, Zeri but struggles against Twitch, Smolder, MissFortune.
Kalista Strengths and Weaknesses
Where Kalista stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.
Strengths
- CS: better than 89% of champions
- Damage to buildings: better than 87% of champions
- Damage to champions: better than 79% of champions
Weaknesses
- Vision score: below 83% of champions
- Crowd control: below 78% of champions
Kalista ranks in the 20.0 percentile for early game strength, 10.0 percentile for late game scaling, 65.6 percentile for objective control, 71.7 percentile for support strength, 63.3 percentile for creep farming, and 36.7 percentile for damage output.
Kalista maintains relatively consistent performance across different skill tiers in League of Legends, with win rates remaining stable from Iron (0.0%) to Chal (0.0%). This stability, with only a 0.0% variance, indicates that Kalista has a balanced skill floor and ceiling. The champion's effectiveness doesn't drastically change based on player skill level, suggesting that Kalista's core strengths are accessible to players across all ranks while still offering depth for experienced players. Performance data across tiers (Iron (0.0%), Bronze (77.3%), Silver (56.3%), Gold (45.1%), Platinum (49.2%)) shows that Kalista provides value regardless of whether you're learning the champion or have mastered the mechanics. This consistency makes Kalista a reliable pick for players at any skill level. Both new and veteran players can find success by focusing on fundamental gameplay principles such as proper positioning, ability timing, and decision-making. While mechanical skill helps optimize Kalista's performance, the champion's stable win rate across ranks demonstrates that game knowledge and smart play are equally important. Players can confidently pick Kalista knowing that the champion's viability isn't heavily dependent on reaching higher skill tiers, though continued practice and improvement will naturally enhance your effectiveness.
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 54.46% win rate in 20 minute games, while performing lowest at 22.58% 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 47.2% win rate. That win rate ranks #29 of 30 Bot champions.
What lane is Kalista played in?
Mostly Bot (92% of ranked games), also Top (5%).
How often is Kalista banned?
Kalista is banned in 0.6% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 3.1%.
What is Kalista good at?
Compared with every champion this patch, Kalista stands out for CS (89/100), Damage to buildings (87/100), Damage to champions (79/100).
Which champions are similar to Kalista?
Champions that play like Kalista: Sivir, Varus, Teemo.







