Kalista Patch 15.4 Optimal Runes for Bot Lane

Kalista Patch 15.4 Optimal Runes for Bot Lane

By Marcus Chen

February 28, 2025 at 10:32 AM

Kalista is a unique marksman champion that excels at objective control and lane dominance. Here's the optimal setup for maximum effectiveness:

Best Rune Setup (48.2% Win Rate, 84.9% Pick Rate):

Primary: Precision

  • Lethal Tempo
  • Triumph
  • Legend: Alacrity
  • Cut Down

Secondary: Domination

  • Sudden Impact
  • Treasure Hunter

Strong Against:

  • Mel (56.3% WR)
  • Zeri (52.4% WR)
  • Varus (51.7% WR)
  • Kai'Sa (50.6% WR)
  • Jhin (50.6% WR)
  • Ezreal (50.2% WR)

Weak Against:

  • Swain (40.0% WR)
  • Miss Fortune (42.0% WR)
  • Smolder (42.4% WR)
  • Aphelios (43.7% WR)
  • Corki (44.7% WR)
  • Nilah (45.1% WR)

Best Support Synergies:

  • Senna (55.2% WR)
  • Taric (52.7% WR)
  • Thresh (51.7% WR)
  • Yuumi (51.2% WR)
  • Swain (51.0% WR)
  • Janna (50.7% WR)

Essential Tips:

  1. Use Ultimate (R) for engagement or saving allies
  2. Hold Rend (E) until skirmish completion to maximize stack damage
  3. Scout with Sentinel (W) by placing it at maximum range in river

Remember: Your success with Kalista heavily depends on coordination with your support and proper timing of your abilities, especially Rend stacks.

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