Kalista (Legends of Runeterra)

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Kalista For Alternate Card
Region	Shadow Isles
Type	Champion
Cost	3 Mana
Card text
Keywords	Fearsome
Level Up	I've seen 3+ allies die.
3 4
Collecting & Crafting
This card is collectible, and costs 3000 or 1
Flavour
In life, she was a general, a protector, a hero. But as flesh gave way, she was left with naught but the blazing fires of retribution--an undying spirit of vengeance.
Expansion	Set 1 - Foundations
Rarity	Champion
ID	01SI030
Artist	SIXMOREVODKA
Artwork	Primary Censored Censored League Displays

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Kalista For Alternate Card
Region	Shadow Isles
Type	Champion
Cost	3 Mana
Card text
Keywords	Fearsome
Description	Each round, the first time I attack, revive an attacking Ephemeral copy of the strongest dead allied follower. This round, we're bonded and it takes damage for me.
4 5
Collecting & Crafting
This card cannot be collected.
Flavour
"The wronged shall have their vengeance!"
Expansion	Set 1 - Foundations
ID	01SI030T2
Artist	SIXMOREVODKA
Artwork	Primary Censored HD Censored League Displays

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Kalista's Black Spear
Region	Shadow Isles
Type	Champion Spell
Cost	2 Mana
Card text
Keywords	Fast
Description	If an ally died this round, deal 4 to a unit. Create a 3Kalista in your deck.
Collecting & Crafting
This card cannot be collected.
Flavour
"Our spear sings for the fallen." - 3Kalista
Expansion	Set 1 - Foundations
ID	01SI030T1
Artist	Wild Blue Studios
Artwork	Primary

Notes

• Kalista's bond effect originates from her, if her bonded unit is Silenced, it will maintain the bond with her.
• If Kalista is struck while the bond is active, the attacking unit will strike the bonded unit instead. This means the bonded unit can be killed, triggering Fury and 4Fiora's level up.
• While Kalista's bond is active, all calculations and effects from damage dealt to her is instead done using the bonded follower's stats and keywords.
  • If the bonded follower has Tough, an enemy's Lifesteal or Drain will heal 1 less nexus health when targeting Kalista regardless of her own keywords.
  • The bonded follower will still take damage even if Kalista has Barrier or other damage-nullifying effects.
  • Kalista will not die to 2 Disintegrate.

Trivia

• 2 Kalista's Black Spear is based on Kalista's Black Spear.
• In alternate artwork:
  • Kalista Level 1: The spears that pierced Kalista were removed, as well as a broken pillar added to the middle of the background.
  • Kalista Level 2: The spears that pierced Kalista were removed.

Quotes

Summoned

• ▶️   "There can be no justice, only revenge."
• ▶️   "We shall pierce their treasonous hearts!"
• ▶️   "We shall not rest until all betrayers pay."

Enemy 4Braum present

• ▶️   Kalista: "The spirits of the betrayed are restless!"
  • ▶️   Braum: "Yes, rest is very important."

Allied 4Gwen present

• ▶️   Kalista: "We shall pierce their treasonous hearts!"
  • ▶️   Gwen: "I remember you, you were kind to her."

Enemy 4Gwen present

• ▶️   Kalista: "There can be no justice, only revenge."
  • ▶️   Gwen: "There is joy too! If only you could see it!"

Allied 4Kindred present

• ▶️   Kalista: "We shall pierce their treasonous hearts!"
  • ▶️   Lamb: "Betrayers make for worthy prey."

Sees a Unit Summoned

Allied 6Hecarim

• ▶️   Kalista: "Soon you shall face punishment, Hecarim."
  • ▶️   Hecarim: "Not today."

Enemy 6Hecarim

• ▶️   Kalista: "I've been waiting for you, coward!"
  • ▶️   Hecarim: "I killed you once. I'll do so again."
• ▶️   Hecarim: "Kalista, here to return my spear?"
  • ▶️   Kalista: "Soon enough, Hecarim."
• ▶️   Kalista: "No backstabbing! I'll face you as you die!"
  • ▶️   Hecarim: "You couldn't stop me then, you can't now!"

Allied 3Draven

• ▶️   Kalista: "So much pain... for simple amusement?!"
  • ▶️   Draven: "Baby, I'm the best show in town."

Enemy 4Jinx

• ▶️   Kalista: "Your spirit burns with sorrow."
  • ▶️   Jinx: "Me? You got the wrong lady, lady."

Allied 1Lucian

• ▶️   Kalista: "We can give you vengeance."
  • ▶️   Lucian: "I'll find vengeance on my own."

Enemy 1Lucian

• ▶️   Kalista: "Call us, and you shall have your vengeance!"
  • ▶️   Lucian: "No. This is my fight."
• ▶️   Kalista: "We have all learned hard lessons, Lucian."
  • ▶️   Lucian: "Leave, before I teach you another."

Enemy 5Thresh

• ▶️   Kalista: "The dying curse your name above all others, Thresh!"
  • ▶️   Thresh: *laughs* "Good."

Allied 3 Phantom Prankster

• ▶️   Phantom Prankster: "Round and round we go..."
  • ▶️   Kalista: "They shall suffer, even as we fall."
• ▶️   Phantom Prankster: "Oh, it's playtime..."
  • ▶️   Kalista: "Bring your dark magics, girl."

Allied 2 Soul Shepherd

• ▶️   Soul Shepherd: "Come, the journey ahead is long."
  • ▶️   Kalista: "You shall have more to guide soon."
• ▶️   Soul Shepherd: "I am the light beyond life."
  • ▶️   Kalista: "Walk with us, shepherd."

Allied 7 The Rekindler

• ▶️   The Rekindler: "We burn, then kindle anew."
  • ▶️   Kalista: "Light a candle for every betrayal, and the world burns."

Enemy 2 Trifarian Gloryseeker

• ▶️   Trifarian Gloryseeker: "Victory requires a sharp blade."
  • ▶️   Kalista: "We'll show you what you seek, and its cost!"

Allied 3 Scribe of Sorrows

• ▶️   "Sorrow without action is weakness!"

Play effect (Removed)

• ▶️   "Our pact is made."
• ▶️   "Our fates intertwine."
• ▶️   "Our instincts align."

Level Up

• ▶️   Level Up Theme
• ▶️   "DEATH to all betrayers!"
• ▶️   "The wronged shall find their VENGEANCE!"
• ▶️   "They must ALL pay the price!"

Sees a Spell or Skill Resolve

Allied 3 Black Spear

• ▶️   "Death only makes us stronger!"
• ▶️   "Our vengeance, manifested and pure!"
• ▶️   "Every betrayal sharpens our resolve!"
• ▶️   "Our spear sings for the fallen!"

Allied 9 The Ruination

• ▶️   "We have no mercy!"
• ▶️   "Surrender to our fury!"

Allied 6 Vengeance

• ▶️   "Your reward."
• ▶️   "We right this wrong!"

Attack Declared

• ▶️   "They disgust us!"
• ▶️   "Their treachery ends now!"
• ▶️   "Our aim does not falter."
• ▶️   "The guilty will suffer!"
• ▶️   "Trust is a weapon."

Attack Committed (Level 2)

• ▶️   "Return to us."
• ▶️   "Our bond preserves you!"
• ▶️   "It is not yet your time."
• ▶️   "There is work yet to do."

Block Declared

• ▶️   "Bleed, betrayer!"
• ▶️   "You have earned your fate."
• ▶️   "You will never find peace."
• ▶️   "Your death has been ordained."

Death

• ▶️   "We shall return...!"
• ▶️   Kalista groans.
• ▶️   Kalista groans.

Turn timer appears

Allied turn timer

• ▶️   "Our vengeance has burned long enough! Act now!"

Chosen

• ▶️   "We are set in motion."

Removed from Choice

• ▶️   "Vengeance will come another time."

Change Log

Kalista
V3.10	Power reduced to 3 from 4. Health increased to 4 from 3.
V0.9.4	Level Up becomes: "I've seen 3+ allies die." Old Level Up: "I've seen 4+ allies die."
V0.9.2	Health increased to 3 from 2. Text is removed. Old Text: "Play: Bond with an ally. Grant it +2|+0 while we are bonded." Level Up becomes: "I've seen 4+ allies die." Old Level Up: "I've seen 3+ allies die."
Expedition Preview Patch	Now gain Fearsome. Text becomes: "Play: I bond with an ally. Grant it +2|+0 while we are bonded." Old Text: "Play: I bond with an ally. It takes all damage for me."
Announce Preview Patch	Added.

Kalista (Level 2)
V3.10	Power reduced to 4 from 5. Health increased to 5 from 4.
V2.7	Text becomes: "Each round, the first time I attack revive an attacking Ephemeral copy of the strongest dead allied follower. This round, we're bonded and it takes damage for me." Old Text: "Each round, the first time I attack revive an attacking Ephemeral copy of the Strongest dead allied follower. This round, we're bonded and it takes damage for me."
V1.0	Undocumented: Text becomes: "Each round, the first time I attack revive an attacking Ephemeral copy of the Strongest dead allied follower. This round, we're bonded and it takes damage for me." Old Text: "The first time I attack each round, revive an attacking Ephemeral copy of the Strongest dead allied follower. This round, we're bonded and it takes damage for me." Flavor becomes: "The wronged shall have their vengeance!" Old Flavor: "In life, she was a general, a protector, a hero. But as flesh gave way, she was left with naught but the blazing fires of retribution--an undying spirit of vengeance."
V0.9.2	Health increased to 4 from 3. Text becomes: "The first time I attack each round, revive an attacking Ephemeral copy of the Strongest dead allied follower. This round, we're bonded and it takes damage for me." Old Text: "Play: Bond with an ally. Grant it +2|+0 while we are bonded. Attack: Revive that ally attacking and reforge our bond."
V0.9.0	Undocumented: Text becomes: "Play: Bond with an ally. Grant it +2|+0 while we are bonded. Attack: Revive that ally attacking and reforge our bond." (Keyword is highlighted.) Old Text: "Play: Bond with an ally. Grant it +2|+0 while we are bonded. Attack: Revive that ally attacking and reforge our bond."
Expedition Preview Patch	Now gain Fearsome. Text becomes: "Play: I bond with an ally. Grant it +2|+0 while we are bonded. Attack: Revive that ally attacking and reforge our bond." Old Text: "Play: I bond with an ally. It takes all damage for me. Attack: Revive that ally attacking and reforge our bond."
Announce Preview Patch	Added.

Kalista's Black Spear
V1.16	Text becomes: "If an ally died this round, deal 4 to a unit. Create a 3Kalista in your deck." Old Text: "If an ally died this round, deal 4 to a unit. Shuffle a 3Kalista into your deck."
V0.9.2	Mana cost increased to 3 from 2. Undocumented: Text becomes: "If an ally died this round, deal 3 to a unit. Shuffle a 3Kalista into your deck." Old Text: "If an ally died this round, deal 3 to an enemy unit. Shuffle a 3Kalista into your deck."
Announce Preview Patch	Added.

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