Skins
Counters
Base Stats
Gameplay Ratings
Attack
Defense
Magic
Per Level
Abilities
E
Rend
Attacks impale their targets with spears. Activate to rip the spears out, slowing and dealing escalating damage.
Passive
Martial Poise
Enter a movement command while winding up Kalista's basic attack or Pierce to lunge a short distance when she launches her attack.
Q
Pierce
Throw a fast moving spear that passes through enemies it kills.
R (Ultimate)
Fate's Call
Kalista teleports the Oathsworn ally to herself. They gain the ability to dash toward a position, knocking enemy champions back.
W
Sentinel
Gain bonus damage when Kalista and her Oathsworn strike the same target. <br><br>Activate to send a soul to scout out the path, revealing the area in front of it.
Playing As Kalista
- -Rend is a valuable last hitting aid, since its cooldown resets if it kills a target.
- -Entering a move order once to trigger Martial Poise will not clear Kalista's basic attack target.
- -Due to her passive, Kalista's Move Speed is effectively increased by Attack Speed.
Playing Against Kalista
- -Kalista's mobility is dependent upon attacking. This means it is low when she is outside of her attack range and that Attack Speed slows reduce the amount of distance she can cover in an engagement.
- -Kalista cannot cancel her basic attack wind up. While she is very mobile, this offers a window to land spells on her if you anticipate when she will begin attacking.
- -If you can break line of sight from Kalista, including through brush, her basic attacks will miss you, falling harmlessly to the ground.
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.
About Kalista, the Spear of Vengeance
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.
How to Play Kalista
Playing Kalistaeffectively comes down to understanding the champion's role, combo patterns, and power spikes. As a marksman, Kalista benefits from the recommended runes and core items shown above, which reflect the current meta across ranked play.
Strengths & Ally Tips
- Rend is a valuable last hitting aid, since its cooldown resets if it kills a target.
- Entering a move order once to trigger Martial Poise will not clear Kalista's basic attack target.
- Due to her passive, Kalista's Move Speed is effectively increased by Attack Speed.
Playing Against Kalista
- Kalista's mobility is dependent upon attacking. This means it is low when she is outside of her attack range and that Attack Speed slows reduce the amount of distance she can cover in an engagement.
- Kalista cannot cancel her basic attack wind up. While she is very mobile, this offers a window to land spells on her if you anticipate when she will begin attacking.
- If you can break line of sight from Kalista, including through brush, her basic attacks will miss you, falling harmlessly to the ground.
Kalista Counters and Matchups
Kalista's toughest matchup this patch is Jax. Conversely, Kalista performs strongly into Brand.
Difficulty and Who Should Play Kalista
Riot rates Kalista's difficulty at 7/10. Kalista sits in the middle range — approachable, but with enough depth to reward practice.