Matchup · November 6, 2026
Calico vs Apollo
48.4%
Even38,494 matches
All Calico matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Calico beats Apollo
Assassin vs Assassin
Assassin mirrors are decided by who sees the other first. Track their cooldowns and never commit while their escape is up.
Your game plan as Calico
A shadow-hunter who appears, bursts and vanishes before anyone can turn around.
Lane
Gloom Bombs out-trade most heroes at range; Leaping Slash heals you if it hits a hero.
Mid game
Possess Ava to roam unseen on the minimap and pick off heroes who rotate alone.
Late game
Return to Shadows makes you untargetable. Use it to dodge a key ultimate, then come back in for the kill.
How to beat Apollo
A fencer. Apollo wins duels by deflecting your best shot and riposting into you.
- 01Don’t throw your key ability into Riposte. Wait for it to expire, then commit.
- 02Spread out; Itani Lo Sahn is a long slash that rewards stacked teams.
- 03Hard CC before he lunges: Flawless Advance commits him forward.
Per match
Head-to-head
CalicoApollo
48.4%Win rate51.6%
1.19Kills per death0.93
+0Last-hit edge+12.8
+1Deny edge+0
+2.9KSoul lead+0
+35Objective damage edge+0
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Laning
Win the lane: Calico into Apollo
- 01Apollo wins the farm by ~12.8 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone.
- 02Calico denies ~1 more orb per match — keep shooting theirs.
- 03Apollo looks for burst windows. Don’t sit in lane at low health, and ping the moment they disappear — they’re hunting.
Skill order
Skill order for this matchup
This matchup
Usual
51.9% win rate over 84,323 matches
Early pointApollo wins the farm: an early point into Leaping Slash clears waves and keeps you in lane.
Apollo’s kit
Threats
Riposte
RootDisarm22s cd
Disengaging Sigil
Slow12s cd
Itani Lo SahnUltimate
Slow145s cd
Calico’s kit
Your tools
Leaping Slash
Mobility13s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Calico averages 1.19 kills per death against Apollo.
- On average Calico finishes 2.9k souls ahead of Apollo — convert the lead into objectives.
- Track Itani Lo Sahn (145s cooldown). The window right after Apollo uses it is your best time to fight.
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FAQ
Matchup questions
Who wins Calico vs Apollo?
Calico wins 48.4% of 38,494 recent matches against Apollo — even.
How do I beat Apollo as Calico?
Apollo wins the farm by ~12.8 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone. Track Itani Lo Sahn (145s cooldown). The window right after Apollo uses it is your best time to fight.