Kalista top build
Stats
Lore
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.
Abilities
Enter a movement command while winding up Kalista's basic attack or Pierce to lunge a short distance when she launches her attack.
Throw a fast moving spear that passes through enemies it kills.
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.
Attacks impale their targets with spears. Activate to rip the spears out, slowing and dealing escalating damage.
Kalista teleports the Oathsworn ally to herself. They gain the ability to dash toward a position, knocking enemy champions back.
Build
| Summoner Spells | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
  | 38.2% | 48.4% |
 | 23.9% | 55.7% |
| Starting Items | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
  | 80.0% | 49.2% |
| Trinkets | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 | 48.5% | 48.8% |
 | 47.3% | 45.5% |
| Boots | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 | 95.2% | 46.8% |
 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
| Skills | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 E  Q  W E E  R E Q | 25.2% | 45.8% |
E Q E Q E R E Q | 10.3% | 47.1% |
Runes
Matchups
| Champion | Games Played | Win % | KDA Difference | Damage Difference | Gold Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gnar | 20 | 55% | -0.0 | 2,321 | 2,080 |
 Riven | 17 | 59% | 0.6 | 6,007 | 1,660 |
 Jax | 15 | 73% | 0.1 | -1,422 | -354 |
 Malphite | 15 | 27% | -1.9 | -2,603 | 882 |
 Cho'Gath | 14 | 21% | -2.6 | 1,442 | -508 |
 Darius | 13 | 38% | 0.0 | 2,869 | 837 |
 Mordekaiser | 12 | 42% | -1.0 | 3,055 | 1,212 |
 Urgot | 11 | 73% | 1.0 | 7,977 | 2,593 |
 Irelia | 11 | 27% | -0.8 | -5,821 | -2,041 |
 Renekton | 11 | 18% | -0.4 | 5,505 | 1,121 |
 Shen | 11 | 45% | -1.6 | 3,906 | 1,067 |
 Nasus | 10 | 40% | -0.8 | 2,923 | 698 |
 Sett | 10 | 60% | -0.2 | 1,283 | 937 |
 Camille | 9 | 67% | -0.0 | -3,060 | 1,575 |
 Garen | 8 | 50% | -1.5 | -305 | 242 |
 Gragas | 7 | 71% | 0.8 | 5,282 | 3,100 |
 Fiora | 7 | 43% | 0.4 | 7,165 | 1,468 |
 Yasuo | 7 | 57% | 0.3 | 1,424 | -330 |
 Aatrox | 7 | 57% | 0.7 | 11,864 | 4,396 |
 Gangplank | 6 | 67% | -1.7 | -2,344 | -909 |
 Wukong | 6 | 17% | -1.6 | -5,048 | -1,868 |
 Poppy | 6 | 33% | -1.8 | 2,577 | 1,059 |
 Sion | 5 | 60% | 0.9 | 12,210 | 4,301 |
 Teemo | 5 | 20% | -1.4 | -16,056 | -423 |
 Vayne | 5 | 0% | -1.5 | -6,520 | -2,221 |
 Kled | 5 | 20% | -1.1 | 3,260 | 844 |
 Yone | 5 | 80% | -0.5 | -1,829 | -354 |
 Kayle | 4 | 75% | 0.3 | 279 | -81 |
 Kennen | 4 | 25% | -3.3 | -4,393 | 311 |
 Volibear | 4 | 75% | -0.3 | 1,073 | 1,494 |
 Ornn | 4 | 50% | 0.2 | 1,714 | 1,265 |
 Ryze | 3 | 33% | -5.9 | -6,926 | -1,967 |
 Tryndamere | 3 | 100% | 0.3 | 2,898 | -662 |
 Heimerdinger | 3 | 33% | 0.8 | 3,826 | 2,472 |
 Malzahar | 3 | 67% | -0.4 | 156 | 2,659 |
 Illaoi | 3 | 67% | 0.5 | 7,952 | 2,847 |
 Sylas | 3 | 100% | 0.4 | -7,197 | 1,698 |
 Vladimir | 2 | 100% | 0.2 | -2,541 | 1,880 |
 Tristana | 2 | 50% | 2.1 | 8,968 | 2,452 |
 Anivia | 2 | 50% | 1.2 | 10,611 | 3,361 |
 Dr. Mundo | 2 | 0% | 0.6 | 569 | 2,348 |
 Kassadin | 2 | 50% | -5.9 | -4,264 | -1,456 |
 Brand | 2 | 0% | -1.1 | -15,703 | 46 |
 Jayce | 2 | 0% | -0.0 | -3,283 | -629 |
 Syndra | 2 | 100% | 0.2 | 7,911 | 2,977 |
 Lucian | 2 | 0% | -0.3 | 2,248 | 431 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Kalista skins are there?
There are 5 skins for Kalista. They are Blood Moon Kalista, Championship Kalista, SKT T1 Kalista, Marauder Kalista, and the default skin.
Who counters Kalista?
Kalista is countered by Malphite, Cho'Gath, Darius.
Who does Kalista counter?
Kalista counters Gnar, Riven, Jax.
How do I play Kalista top?
The exact items that you buy on any champion should differ from game to game, but the most common item build on top Kalista is Immortal Shieldbow first into Runaan's Hurricane and Bloodthirster. Players usually take Berserker's Greaves for boots.
Where should I play Kalista?
76% of Kalista players play bottom.