How are champion matchup win rates calculated?

Win rates are calculated from thousands of ranked games in Emerald+ elo on the current patch. Data is sourced from OP.GG and updated regularly.

What does a 55% win rate matchup mean?

A 55% win rate means Champion 1 wins 55 out of every 100 games against Champion 2 in ranked. Anything above 52% is considered a favorable matchup.

Do matchup win rates change every patch?

Yes. Champion buffs, nerfs, item changes, and meta shifts can all affect matchup win rates. Our data updates with each new patch.

Should I always pick the counter champion?

Not necessarily. Comfort and experience on a champion often matter more than counter-picking, especially below Diamond. A 2-3% win rate difference is easily overcome by champion mastery.

What rank is the matchup data from?

All matchup data is sourced from Emerald+ ranked games to ensure the data reflects skilled play. Lower elo matchups can differ significantly.

Patch 26.9 Data

Champion Matchups

Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.

Champion 1

Kai'Sa

Champion 2

Kalista

47.5%

Kai'Sa win rate vs Kalista

Kalista has the edge

583

Games Analyzed

47.5%

Kai'Sa WR

52.5%

Kalista WR

-199

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Kalista Level 2

Kai'Sa Level 6

Kalista 1 item

Kai'Sa Q evolve

Kai'Sa 2 items

Kalista 3 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Kai'Sa is strongest mid game while Kalista peaks early game. Play around your power window.

Mixed Resistances

Kai'Sa deals Mixed damage while Kalista deals AD. Build resistances accordingly Ã¢â‚¬â€ don't stack the wrong type.

Hit and Run

Kai'Sa needs to combo and back off. Don't stay in extended trades against Kalista's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.

Exploit Kai'Sa's Weakness

Kai'Sa's main weakness: Short range, weak early, needs evolves to function. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Kai'Sa Win Condition

Evolve abilities, R into backline or R for safety, hybrid damage

Kalista Win Condition

Rend stacks execute, R save/engage support, kite forever

Recommended Items

Kai'Sa

Kraken Slayer

Core

Build every game

Nashor's Tooth

Core

Build every game

Rabadon's

Core

Build every game

Plated Steelcaps

Defensive

Armor boots vs Kalista's AD damage

Bramble Vest

Counter

Grievous wounds + armor vs Kalista's sustain/autos

Kalista

Blade of the Ruined King

Core

Build every game

Guinsoo's Rageblade

Core

Build every game

Runaan's Hurricane

Core

Build every game

Kai'Sa's Worst Matchups

Kalista's Worst Matchups

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