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
VS
Champion 2
Kalista
vs

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
Kai'Sa
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Kalista
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty*****
StrongEarly game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
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  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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