Starting with the most essential builds and strategies for Kalista in the current meta:

Most Popular Build (51.5% WR, 14,003 matches)

• Summoner Spells: Flash, Barrier
• Runes: Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Last Stand + Sudden Impact, Treasure Hunter
• Core Items: Blade of The Ruined King > Berserker's Greaves > Guinsoo's Rageblade
• Full Build: Add Terminus, Jak'Sho The Protean, Wit's End
• Skill Order: E > Q > W

Key Tips:

• Use Ultimate (R) for engagement or saving your Support
• Hold Rend (E) until skirmish completion to maximize stack damage
• Utilize W for river vision control

Strong Matchups:

• Mel (56.3% WR)
• Zeri (52.4% WR)
• Varus (51.7% WR)

Counter Picks to Avoid:

• Swain (40.0% WR)
• Miss Fortune (42.0% WR)
• Smolder (42.3% WR)

Best Support Synergies:

• Senna (55.4% WR)
• Taric (52.5% WR)
• Thresh (51.6% WR)

Alternative Build (43.3% WR, 194 matches)

• Keystone: Press the Attack
• Core Items: Same as popular build
• Best when needing stronger early game trades

Off-Meta Build (58.3% WR, 156 matches)

• Core Items: Guinsoo's Rageblade > Berserker's Greaves > Blade of The Ruined King
• Final Items: Add Terminus, Jak'Sho, Runaan's Hurricane
• Consider for games requiring more AoE damage

Situational Adjustments:

• Take Armor/MR rune shards based on lane matchup
• Modify item build order depending on enemy team composition
• Adapt playstyle based on support synergy

Remember to always consider team compositions and matchup specifics when selecting your final build path.

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