Shadow Isles Kalista

S-TierFast 8

This S-tier composition focuses on Shadow Isles Kalista. It utilizes strong synergies to dominate the battlefield.

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Gangplank
Ambessa
Edge of Night
Sterak's Gage
Hand of Justice
Thresh
Bloodthirster
Jeweled Gauntlet
Titan's Resolve
Yorick
Sunfire Cape
Spirit Visage
Evenshroud
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Viego
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Gwen
Fiddlesticks
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Kalista
Infinity Edge
Last Whisper
Spear of Shojin
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Active Traits

Active Traits

Shadow Isles
Shadow Isles
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Vanquisher
Vanquisher
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Warden
Warden
2/ 3
Harvester
Harvester
1
Bilgewater
Bilgewater
1/ 3
Disruptor
Disruptor
1/ 2
Noxus
Noxus
1/ 3
Quickstriker
Quickstriker
1/ 2
Slayer
Slayer
1/ 2

Shadow Isles Kalista Strengths

Discover what makes Shadow Isles Kalista a powerful composition in TFT Set 16. These strengths help you understand when to play this comp and how to leverage its advantages.

  • Strong late game scaling
  • Flexible itemization
  • Good matchup spread

Shadow Isles Kalista Weaknesses

Understanding the weaknesses of Shadow Isles Kalista helps you avoid bad matchups and position your team effectively. Be aware of these vulnerabilities when playing this composition.

  • Dependent on specific items
  • Vulnerable to backline access
  • Requires good economy management

Trait Synergies

Shadow Isles Kalista activates 4 key traits in TFT Set 16. These trait synergies work together to create a powerful team composition with strong scaling and utility.

Champions in Shadow Isles Kalista

This composition uses 9 champions with specific items and star levels. Follow this champion guide to build Shadow Isles Kalista correctly in TFT Set 16.

Recommended Items

⚔️infinity-edge
⚔️last-whisper
⚔️spear-of-shojin

Recommended Items

Bloodthirster
Bloodthirster
⚔️jeweled-gauntlet
⚔️titan-s-resolve

Recommended Items

⚔️edge-of-night
⚔️sterak-s-gage
⚔️hand-of-justice

Recommended Items

⚔️sunfire-cape
⚔️spirit-visage
Evenshroud
Evenshroud

Recommended Augments

These augments synergize well with Shadow Isles Kalista. Choose augments that match your strategy: trait-specific augments for core synergies, reroll augments for reroll comps, or economy/leveling augments for fast 8-9 strategies.

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Indiscriminate Killer

Indiscriminate Killer

Gain a Giant Slayer. Your Giant Slayers gain their bonus against all enemies instead of just Tanks.

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Savings Account

Savings Account

After you earn 60 gold in interest, gain 30 gold. Your max interest is increased to 7. Gain 4 gold now.

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Money Monsoon

Money Monsoon

Gain 7 gold now and every round for the rest of the game.

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Growth Mindset

Growth Mindset

Gain 40 XP. Buying XP costs 3 instead of 4 gold.

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Early Learnings

Early Learnings

Your team gains 5% Attack Damage & Ability Power. This increases by 1% after each player combat. 1-cost champions gain double. TFT Vegas Open, 2023

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Late Game Scaling

Late Game Scaling

Gain 2 XP every round. Your 5-cost champions gain 20% Health and 20% Attack Speed. CyberCity Tactician's Crown, 2025

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Gain 21 Gold

Gain 21 Gold

Gain 21 gold.

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Advanced Loan

Advanced Loan

Get 25 Gold. Your next augment is one tier lower.

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Advanced Loan Plus

Advanced Loan Plus

Get 35 Gold. Your next augment is one tier lower.

Early Game Strategy

Learn how to start Shadow Isles Kalista in the early game. This phase focuses on building a strong foundation and economy.

Play your strongest board to preserve health. Slam flexible items.

Mid Game Strategy

Transition into Shadow Isles Kalista's core composition during the mid game. This is when you start building your main synergies.

Level aggressively to 8. Pivot into your final board composition.

Late Game Strategy

Maximize Shadow Isles Kalista's potential in the late game. This phase is about optimizing positioning and completing your team.

Cap out your board with 4 and 5-cost units. Look for 2-star upgrades.