Nilah - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
53.2%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Nilahvs Kalista

SFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nilah vs Kalista is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nilah wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Kalista based on 6 games. Nilah holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Nilah build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nilah vs Kalista matchup.

Nilah Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nilah 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.

Compare against an opponent
Kalista - 66.7% win rateKalista(66.7%)
Nilah - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Nilah
66.7% WR
VS
Kalista vs Nilah matchup - 33.3% win rate
Kalista
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Nilah vs Kalista Matchup?

Nilah wins the Nilah vs Kalista matchup
Winner
Nilah
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
7.3
CS / min
6.4
934
DMG / min
978
16,099
Gold / game
14,636
319
Heal / min
238
601
DMG Mitigated / min
477
0.3
CC / min
0.5
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Nilah vs Kalista Matchup Summary

The Nilah vs Kalista matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Nilah wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Kalista's 33.3%, giving Nilah a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Nilah dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kalista players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Kalista leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nilah players can confidently pick into Kalista and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kalista away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Nilah vs Kalista Laning Phase Breakdown

Nilah wins the laning phase against Kalista in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.3Nilah
6.4Kalista
Nilah significantly out-farms Kalista by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Nilah a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Kalista players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
934Nilah
978Kalista
Kalista deals 43 more champion damage per minute than Nilah. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Nilah choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Kalista's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
16,099Nilah
14,636Kalista
Nilah generates a commanding 1,463 more gold per game than Kalista. This substantial economic advantage means Nilah consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kalista should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Nilah
0.5Kalista
Both Nilah and Kalista provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
920Nilah
715Kalista
Nilah vastly out-sustains Kalista, healing and mitigating 205 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nilah 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.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nilah
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Nilah early game win rateNilah75.0%
Kalista early game win rateKalista25.0%
Late Game
Nilah
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nilah late game win rateNilah50.0%
Kalista late game win rateKalista50.0%

Nilah dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Kalista. This lopsided early game means Nilah can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Nilah at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Kalista. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Nilah holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Kalista players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nilah Runes Against Kalista

Precision rune tree - Nilah primary runes vs KalistaPrecision
Conqueror - best Nilah rune vs KalistaTriumph - best Nilah rune vs KalistaLegend: Bloodline - best Nilah rune vs KalistaLast Stand - best Nilah rune vs Kalista
Sorcery rune tree - Nilah secondary runes vs KalistaSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Nilah rune vs KalistaAxiom Arcanist - best Nilah rune vs Kalista
100.0% WR

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


Nilah matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Nilah'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 Nilah build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Nilah matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.11%716.572713,92654.5%50.0%
51.43%706.177114,95038.5%59.1%
53.03%666.174614,46156.3%50.0%
39.06%646.570314,05039.3%38.9%
34.62%526.679115,05035.0%34.4%
60.42%486.670514,63355.6%63.3%
71.74%466.583113,21679.3%58.8%
52.38%426.775012,46152.0%52.9%
67.50%406.892614,73260.0%75.0%
57.89%386.989516,27755.6%60.0%
51.52%336.577014,89947.4%57.1%
56.00%256.680913,82757.1%54.5%
72.73%226.577814,61566.7%76.9%
54.55%227.083014,90170.0%41.7%
63.64%226.264514,19458.3%70.0%
52.38%216.477111,59642.9%71.4%
75.00%166.980415,06281.8%60.0%
66.67%156.971813,58663.6%75.0%
57.14%146.166413,25566.7%40.0%
38.46%136.351611,05637.5%40.0%
38.46%136.674714,90057.1%16.7%
50.00%127.072214,59660.0%42.9%
66.67%126.285015,40440.0%85.7%
45.45%115.969313,71840.0%50.0%
60.00%106.368413,93040.0%80.0%
71.43%77.471614,663100.0%50.0%
28.57%76.81,08214,14820.0%50.0%
71.43%76.796017,529100.0%60.0%
66.67%67.393416,09975.0%50.0%
40.00%57.073613,45325.0%100.0%

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Nilah vs Kalista - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nilah do against Kalista in League of Legends?

Nilah wins the Nilah vs Kalista 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 26.7.

How does Nilah do against Kalista in the early game?

In the early game, Nilah has the advantage against Kalista with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Nilah players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nilah do against Kalista in the late game?

In the late game, Nilah takes over the Nilah vs Kalista matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Nilah scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nilah vs Kalista matchup?

Nilah wins the matchup against Kalista with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Nilah is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Nilah build against Kalista?

The best Nilah build against Kalista includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nilah runes against Kalista?

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

Does Nilah counter Kalista?

Yes, Nilah has a favorable matchup against Kalista with a 66.7% win rate. Nilah strongly counters Kalista in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nilah against Kalista?

When playing Nilah against Kalista, 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.