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Kalista vs Lux

Kalista
vs
43.1%

over 288 games

Lux
Analyze a draft with Kalista

Hard matchup

Heavy AP damageCountered by spell shieldHigh burstHeavy poke

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

Build vs Lux

Build adapted to this matchup

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

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

FlashBarrier61%
BoostFlash27%

Anti CC

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC

Other options

Jak'Sho, The Protean
Wit's End
Blade of The Ruined King
Mercurial Scimitar
Quicksilver Sash
Randuin's Omen
B. F. Sword
Runaan's Hurricane
Guardian Angel
Bloodthirster
Kaenic Rookern
Dark Seal
Executioner's Calling
Kraken Slayer
Phantom Dancer
Nashor's Tooth
47.0% WR115 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

Lux's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Illumination (P)

Lux's damaging spells charge the target with energy for a few seconds. Lux's next attack ignites the energy, dealing bonus magic damage (depending on Lux's level) to the target.

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

LevelQWER
310s12s10s–
610s12s10s1m
910s11.5s10s1m
1110s11s10s50s
1610s10s9s40s
1810s10s8s40s

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 Lux

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

  1. Keep two minions between you and her

    Stay behind at least two minions: Light Binding (Q) roots the first two enemies hit, so a single minion doesn't protect you.

  2. Step up when she misses Q

    Step up when Light Binding (Q) misses you: it's her only root, with a 10-second cooldown, and she has no dash to escape.

  3. Get out of her singularity fast

    Step out to the side as soon as Lucent Singularity (E) lands: the zone slows you, then explodes when it expires or when Lux detonates it.

  4. Don't run in a straight line

    At low health, change direction as you back off: Final Spark (R) is a straight beam that reaches very far and fires after a charge-up.

Other Kalista matchups

Patch 16.21.1