Matchup
Build vs Kalista
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
68%
20%Anti AD
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Sorcery
Deathfire Touch
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
Scorch
Resolve
Shield Bash
Bone Plating
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Viktor
KalistaKalista's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Enter a movement command while winding up Kalista's basic attack or Pierce to lunge a short distance when she launches her attack.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9s | 30s | 0s | – |
| 6 | 9s | 30s | 0s | 2m40 |
| 9 | 9s | 30s | 0s | 2m40 |
| 11 | 9s | 30s | 0s | 2m20 |
| 16 | 9s | 30s | 0s | 2m |
| 18 | 9s | 30s | 0s | 2m |
Playing against Kalista
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Kalista depends on her bound support — if the support is eliminated, she loses her R and a lot of utility.
Slows are devastating against Kalista: her passive dash scales with movement speed. Slow = tiny hops.
Burst champions are effective: if she can't auto to dash, she's very vulnerable.
Grievous Wounds isn't as important as against other ADCs — focus on CC and burst instead.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026