Yunara - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.3%
Pick Rate
3.9%

Yunaravs Kalista

FMarksman
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Yunara vs Kalista is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Yunara wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Kalista based on 13 games. Yunara holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Yunara build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Yunara vs Kalista matchup.

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Yunara Matchup Breakdown

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

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Yunara - 53.9% win rate in this matchup
Yunara
53.9% WR
VS
Kalista vs Yunara matchup - 46.1% win rate
Kalista
46.1% WR

Who Wins the Yunara vs Kalista Matchup?

Yunara wins the Yunara vs Kalista matchup
Winner
Yunara
Matches: 13
53.9%
Win Rate
46.1%
6.8
CS / min
6.9
876
DMG / min
836
14,321
Gold / game
15,218
136
Heal / min
247
416
DMG Mitigated / min
580
0.3
CC / min
0.5
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Yunara vs Kalista Matchup Summary

The Yunara vs Kalista matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Yunara wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Kalista's 46.1%, giving Yunara a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Yunara 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 sustain, where Kalista leads by 276 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Yunara 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.

Yunara vs Kalista Laning Phase Breakdown

Kalista wins the laning phase against Yunara in League of Legends

Kalista is favored during the laning phase against Yunara, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Kalista holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.8Yunara
6.9Kalista
Yunara and Kalista farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
876Yunara
836Kalista
Yunara deals 39 more champion damage per minute than Kalista. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Kalista choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Yunara's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
14,321Yunara
15,218Kalista
Kalista generates a commanding 897 more gold per game than Yunara. This substantial economic advantage means Kalista consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Yunara should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Yunara
0.5Kalista
Both Yunara and Kalista provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
552Yunara
827Kalista
Kalista vastly out-sustains Yunara, healing and mitigating 276 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kalista can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Yunara is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Yunara, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Yunara
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Yunara early game win rateYunara50.0%
Kalista early game win rateKalista50.0%
Late Game
Yunara
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Yunara late game win rateYunara57.1%
Kalista late game win rateKalista42.9%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Yunara and Kalista, with Yunara holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Yunara is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Kalista. Extended games heavily favor Yunara, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Yunara 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 Yunara Runes Against Kalista

Precision rune tree - Yunara primary runes vs KalistaPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Yunara rune vs KalistaTriumph - best Yunara rune vs KalistaLegend: Alacrity - best Yunara rune vs KalistaCut Down - best Yunara rune vs Kalista
Inspiration rune tree - Yunara secondary runes vs KalistaInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Yunara rune vs KalistaMagical Footwear - best Yunara rune vs Kalista
60.0% WR

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


Yunara matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Yunara'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 Yunara build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Yunara matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.70%2136.987113,12346.7%53.7%
47.73%1766.985712,72451.2%44.7%
46.77%1246.890613,10348.1%45.7%
39.45%1096.989713,03637.8%40.6%
50.00%1086.889713,37753.9%47.8%
51.06%947.597113,03547.9%54.4%
50.60%837.091614,62137.5%55.9%
55.38%657.297313,47756.5%54.8%
62.30%616.899114,09368.4%59.5%
32.00%506.581111,09828.1%38.9%
53.19%477.196914,45455.0%51.9%
52.17%466.889913,44750.0%53.6%
38.64%446.91,03712,51540.9%36.4%
54.76%427.295713,18950.0%60.0%
63.89%367.394113,17666.7%61.1%
32.35%346.880211,44131.6%33.3%
54.55%337.390013,25728.6%73.7%
45.16%317.693212,23450.0%40.0%
53.33%307.095316,52933.3%61.9%
34.78%236.61,01314,20444.4%28.6%
47.83%237.388914,67557.1%43.8%
47.62%217.399314,15633.3%58.3%
60.00%206.697915,31240.0%66.7%
36.84%196.885314,80840.0%35.7%
47.37%196.776813,22537.5%54.5%
25.00%166.887415,3600.0%33.3%
46.15%137.677612,95233.3%57.1%
53.85%136.887614,32150.0%57.1%
58.33%127.41,02413,31820.0%85.7%
33.33%127.298614,0810.0%50.0%
33.33%126.81,10813,25733.3%33.3%
27.27%116.55109,28116.7%40.0%
30.00%107.489814,65233.3%28.6%
50.00%87.51,02916,06350.0%50.0%
25.00%86.61,05511,36850.0%16.7%
83.33%67.075315,071100.0%75.0%
50.00%66.162312,27550.0%50.0%

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Yunara vs Kalista - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Yunara do against Kalista in League of Legends?

Yunara wins the Yunara vs Kalista matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Kalista's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Yunara do against Kalista in the early game?

In the early game, Yunara has the advantage against Kalista with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Yunara players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Yunara do against Kalista in the late game?

In the late game, Yunara takes over the Yunara vs Kalista matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Yunara scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Yunara vs Kalista matchup?

Yunara wins the matchup against Kalista with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Yunara is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Yunara build against Kalista?

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

What are the best Yunara runes against Kalista?

The best Yunara runes against Kalista use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Yunara vs Kalista matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Yunara counter Kalista?

Yes, Yunara has a favorable matchup against Kalista with a 53.9% win rate. Yunara strongly counters Kalista in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Yunara against Kalista?

When playing Yunara 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.