MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Kalista vs Karthus
What is Kalista's win rate vs Karthus?
In ADC, Kalista wins 51% against Karthus across 77 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Kalista ahead by 576 gold.
Does Kalista counter Karthus?
The numbers call it close: 51% for Kalista over 77 games, inside the noise band. Neither side counters the other on this sample — the lane swings on the spots below, so pick the side you play better and take the receipts with you.
How to beat Karthus as Kalista
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold up at 10:00 | 61% | 44 |
| First blood | 53% | 43 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 62% | 50 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 3:07; the level 6 spike lands around 7:25. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Kalista build in ADC?
The most-finished Kalista core is Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Terminus: 51.7% across 2,584 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.
Most games start Doran's Blade + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Blade of The Ruined King (5,857 games).
Skill plan: Kalista players max E first and take E at level 1.