Duo
| Style | Control and engage with an Oathsworn |
| Difficulty | High (uncommon mechanics) To verify |
| Strong at | Levels 3 to 6 |
| Weak against | Poke and supports with anti-engage To verify |
| Patch tier | Pending |
| Win rate | Pending |
Why it works
- The Oathsworn. Kalista's R, "Fate's Call", teleports the Oathsworn to her and gives them the ability to dash toward a position and knock down the enemy champions they run into.
- Combined damage. Kalista's W deals extra damage when she and her Oathsworn hit the same target.
- Renata's Q roots. "Handshake" roots the first enemy hit and can be recast to throw them in another direction (range 900). To verify
- Renata's passive. It marks enemies and lets allies deal extra damage to them, which empowers Kalista's spears.
- Renata's R. "Hostile Takeover" enrages the enemies it hits: they attack whoever is near them, including their own allies.
Weak points: Kalista is fragile and depends on the Oathsworn being alive; it's a duo with a lot of coordination. To verify
Powerspikes by level
| Level | What changes | How to play it |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | Kalista's Q and Renata's Q. | Zone with root and spears. |
| 3 | First spike: Q, W and E of both. | Trade with the root and Kalista's E to slow. |
| 6 | Spike: both ultimates. | Teleport Renata in and force the fight. |
Level 6 combo
- Renata: Q to root the target.
- Kalista: Q and E to damage and slow.
- Kalista: R to bring in Renata so she dashes toward the group.
- Renata: R on the grouped enemies. To verify
Combo mistakes: spending Kalista's R without jungle vision; missing the root.
Game plan
| Phase | Goal | Key action |
|---|---|---|
| Start | Farm with spears and poke. | Renata's passive on the target. |
| 3-5 | Trades as a unit. | Root + spears. |
| 6+ | Fights. | Kalista's R + Renata's R. |
Runes and summoner spells
To verify
| Champion | Main path | Spells |
|---|---|---|
| Kalista | Precision: Conqueror or Lethal Tempo | Flash + Heal |
| Renata Glasc | Sorcery or Resolve: Aery or Guardian | Flash + Ignite or Exhaust |
Items, matchups and bans
Pending No patch data. To verify
Critical mistakes to avoid
- Spending the root without Kalista nearby.
- Using Kalista's R with Renata in a bad position.
- Ignoring the enemy jungler: both are fragile.
How to play against Kalista + Renata
Avoid the root's line, keep a dash to dodge and don't group up with Renata nearby. To verify
Frequently asked questions
What is Kalista's Oathsworn? The ally bound to her through her pact; her R teleports them to Kalista.
Methodology and updates
- Data source: abilities from Data Dragon 16.21.1; own analysis, untested.
- Last review: Pending.
