Who wins: Even
From the counter table · Patch 7.2dVarus winsKalista wins
One of these champions is not usually played in this lane — treat the verdict as a rough guide.
- Even — No clear edge between Varus and Kalista — better play wins.
- The table favors you — Varus is listed as a counter to Kalista in this lane.
- From the enemy's side — Kalista's page lists Varus as a comfortable matchup.
- Data from another lane — No row for this exact lane — verdict is based on their matchups elsewhere.
How to play it
- Don't chase
Kalista escapes faster than you — take farm and towers instead of running.
- Physical resistance
Kalista deals physical damage — Death's Dance as your 2nd or 3rd item.
When you are in danger
Items that answer Kalista
Grouped by why they work — hover or tap an item for its stats
How to beat Kalista
- Buy armor items like Plated Steelcaps or Thornmail
- Don't extend trades — he wins long fights
- Use hard CC before he can dash / blink
- Hard to pin down without CC — don't waste delayed skill-shots
How to play as Varus
- Stay behind the frontline, Infinity Edge + attack speed second, kite divers
- Time CC on priority targets (ADC or Mid) to set up your team
Base stats by level (you / enemy)
■ Varus · ■ KalistaLevel 1
- Health570 / 630
- Attack damage54 / 54
- Armor35 / 34
- Magic resistance30 / 32
- Attack speed0.83 / 0.83
- Movement speed340 / 335
Level 5
- Health1082 / 1142
- Attack damage68 / 72
- Armor53 / 40
- Magic resistance36 / 38
- Attack speed0.94 / 0.94
- Movement speed340 / 335
Level 15
- Health2362 / 2422
- Attack damage104 / 117
- Armor98 / 54
- Magic resistance50 / 52
- Attack speed1.20 / 1.20
- Movement speed340 / 335
The verdict is built from WildPick's curated counter table and the champions' kits — not from match win rates. Wild Rift has no public match API.