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
Kalista
VS
Champion 2
Samira
vs

48.9%
Kalista win rate vs Samira
Skill matchup — could go either way
258
Games Analyzed
48.9%
Kalista WR
51.1%
Samira WR
-85
Avg Gold Diff @15
Kalista
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty*****
StrongEarly game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Samira
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Kalista
Level 2
Samira
Level 2
Samira
Level 6
Kalista
1 item
Samira
1 item
Kalista
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Kalista is strongest early game while Samira peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
Exploit Kalista's Weakness
Kalista's main weakness: Hard CC stops hops, short range, needs support synergy. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Kalista Win Condition
Rend stacks execute, R save/engage support, kite forever
Samira Win Condition
Build style rank to S, R for massive AoE lifesteal, snowball kills
Recommended Items
Kalista

Blade of the Ruined King
Core
Build every game

Guinsoo's Rageblade
Core
Build every game
Runaan's Hurricane
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Samira's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Samira's sustain/autos
Samira

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Bloodthirster
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
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