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
Smolder
vs

45.2%
Kalista win rate vs Smolder
Smolder has the edge
1,284
Games Analyzed
45.2%
Kalista WR
54.8%
Smolder WR
-386
Avg Gold Diff @15
Kalista
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty*****
StrongEarly game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Smolder
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Kalista
Level 2
Smolder
Level 6
Kalista
1 item
Smolder
25 stacks
Smolder
225 stacks
Kalista
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Early Aggression
Kalista needs to punish Smolder before they scale. Zone them off CS levels 1-5 and look for solo kills before first back. If Smolder reaches 2 items even, you're in trouble.
Mixed Resistances
Kalista deals AD damage while Smolder deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
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
Smolder Win Condition
Stack Q passive, scale into AoE execute monster
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
Smolder

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game
Muramana
Core
Build every game

Rapid Firecannon
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's Worst Matchups
Smolder's Worst Matchups
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