Kalista vs Ezreal ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kalista vs Ezreal

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Kalista wins extended trades by stacking (E) through minions and punishing Ezreal's last-hit attempts inside auto range.
Ezreal controls lane with poke and (E) safety, so Kalista must force long trades with support engage to capitalize.
The lane turns on wave length: Kalista needs a long lane to hop and chase, while Ezreal wants minion cover to block (Q).

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto Ezreal during his last-hit animations only if his support can't zone or punish.
Stack (E) on low-health minions to transfer damage through (Q) and threaten execute resets.
Avoid trades if (E) is available, as he can dodge engage and reposition safely.

Danger windows

Avoid engaging when (E) is up, as he can escape or counter-engage easily.
Beware of enemy support control over brush or river, which can punish Kalista's forward positioning.
Respect (Q) cooldown; stepping forward when it's available risks heavy poke before trades.

Early game

Use the first three waves to thin minions and create a long lane, maximizing Kalista's hop and (E) stacking.
Punish Ezreal when he steps up for caster minion last hits if enemy support can't immediately trade back.
Coordinate with support to threaten level 2-3 all-ins when (E) is down or used forward.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) allows Kalista to force all-ins or save support, turning support position into engage.
First completed attack-speed item increases auto frequency, speeding (E) stacks and strengthening objective control.
Ezreal's first item spike makes his (Q) poke more threatening; respect his increased poke range and avoid overextending.

Win conditions

Convert (E) stacks and support (R) engages into early kills to snowball lane and secure dragon control.
Use long lane spacing to chase and force Ezreal under tower, denying safe farm and plates.
Leverage first item spike to win extended fights and crash waves for turret plates and recalls.