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Kalista vs Jhin

Kalista
vs
50.4%

over 6992 games

Jhin
Analyze a draft with Kalista

Skill matchup

Heavy AD damageHigh burstHeavy pokeHeavy CC

You are stronger early. Look to snowball before your opponent scales.

Build vs Jhin

Build adapted to this matchup

Recommended items for Kalista: Statikk Shiv, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Terminus, Gluttonous Greaves, Jak'Sho, The Protean, Randuin's Omen, Wit's End, Blade of The Ruined King.

Starting items

Doran's Bow
Health Potion
x2

Core build

Statikk Shiv
1
Guinsoo's Rageblade
2
Terminus
3

Standard

Gluttonous Greaves
4
Jak'Sho, The Protean
5

Summoner spells

FlashBarrier70%
ExhaustFlash18%

Anti CC

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC

Other options

Jak'Sho, The Protean
Randuin's Omen
Wit's End
Blade of The Ruined King
Runaan's Hurricane
Guardian Angel
Mercurial Scimitar
Quicksilver Sash
B. F. Sword
Bloodthirster
Dark Seal
Kaenic Rookern
Kraken Slayer
Executioner's Calling
Zhonya's Hourglass
Maw of Malmortius
Lord Dominik's Regards
Immortal Shieldbow
Nashor's Tooth
Phantom Dancer
Death's Dance
Hextech Gunblade
Voltaic Cyclosword
Mejai's Soulstealer
Infinity Edge
Hubris
Force of Nature
56.5% WR4,278 games
PrecisionPrecision
Lethal TempoLethal Tempo
TriumphTriumph
Legend: AlacrityLegend: Alacrity
Last StandLast Stand
DominationDomination
Treasure HunterTreasure Hunter
Sudden ImpactSudden Impact
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Jhin's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Whisper (P)

Jhin's hand cannon, Whisper, is a precise instrument designed to deal superior damage. It fires at a fixed rate and carries only four shots. Jhin imbues the final bullet with dark magics to critically strike and deal bonus execute damage. Whenever Whisper crits, it inspires Jhin with a burst of Move Speed.

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

LevelQWER
37s12s2s–
66s12s2s2m
95s12s2s2m
115s12s2s1m45
165s12s2s1m30
185s12s2s1m30

Playing as Kalista

Tips to maximize your impact

  1. Hop after every auto

    Issue a move command during each auto: Martial Poise (passive) then makes you hop in that direction, to kite or dodge.

  2. Stack spears before you Rend

    Stack spears before casting Rend (E): each spear after the first adds damage, but each one only stays stuck for 4 seconds.

  3. Last-hit with Rend

    Use Rend (E) to finish off minions or an objective monster: if it kills at least one target, its cooldown resets and you get mana back.

  4. Ping before Fate's Call

    Ping your Oathsworn before Fate's Call (R): you pull them to you, then they launch at the first enemy champion hit and knock back nearby enemies.

Playing against Jhin

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

  1. Trade while he reloads

    Trade right after his 4th shot: Whisper (passive) then has to reload, and only his spells can hit you while he does.

  2. Respect his W after a hit

    After Jhin or his allies hit you, step out of the line of Deadly Flourish (W): it roots you if you were damaged in the last 4 seconds, and it has huge range.

  3. Punish his lack of mobility

    If you can engage, go for him when his support walks away: with no dash or leap, Jhin can only back off on foot.

  4. Interrupt his ult

    During Curtain Call (R), he stays in place to channel: if you have CC, interrupt him, otherwise flank him.

Other Kalista matchups

Patch 16.21.1