The Annoyance of Kalista
Right after patch 13.14 was released, Taric emerged as an incredibly strong tank. Even after being nerfed, Taric still showed his annoyance with his ability to create massive shields. Therefore, masters in the LPL region turned to Kalista as a direct counter to this unit. Moreover, they also discovered that Kalista could quickly take down many other tanks.
Building a 3-Star Kalista Team Composition
The best starting point for this playstyle is to use the 3 Ionia trait with Sett, Irelia, and Jhin. If you can assemble the Guinsoo’s Rageblade, players should give it to Jhin to ensure damage output. If you see Kalista at this stage, players should purchase her immediately to shift the “strategy” more effectively.
By the mid-game, players should shift towards the 4 Challenger trait to ensure Kalista’s attack speed. Shen and Yasuo are units to be purchased at this stage to ensure tankiness as well as add damage to the team composition. Players should stop buying experience at level 7 to maximize the chance of getting Kalista.
In the late game, Gwen and Senna will be essential units to complete the 4 Shadow Isles trait. Players should also pay attention to adding Aatrox to the team to increase damage for Gwen. If you have the Shadow Isles emblem, players should replace Viego with Shen in the team to ensure tankiness.
For the Legend choice, Draven seems quite suitable for this team composition as the 3 Ionia trait early game helps players acquire a significant amount of gold. The augments that provide the Emblem or Heart of Shadow Isles should also be prioritized in this team composition. Regarding items, Kalista will need Guinsoo’s Rageblade, and the Crystal Gauntlet. Players should also invest in Gwen with items like the Infinity Edge, Giant Slayer, and the Crystal Gauntlet.
Conclusion
With the ability to quickly take down tanks, Kalista proves to be an extremely strong unit at the moment. If players need a new strategy to climb ranks effectively, Kalista is an excellent choice.