Kalista vs Jhin ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kalista vs Jhin

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Kalista wins extended trades with support engage and long lane space to hop and stack (E).
Jhin controls short burst trades with fourth shot and root follow-up, punishing stepped-up CS attempts.
Hold wave near your side to punish Jhin's last hits and deny his bounce angles on low-health minions.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto and stack (E) when Jhin commits to melee or cannon minion last hits if support threat is low.
Avoid trades when slowed or if enemy support controls brush or can immediately punish your step forward.
Use (Q) to transfer (E) stacks through low-health minions onto Jhin for stronger poke and pressure.

Danger windows

Respect Jhin's fourth shot ready window when he steps up for CS; avoid stepping into root follow-up range.
Avoid trading when enemy support can immediately engage or zone, especially near brush or traps.
Be cautious when (R) is available post-trade, as it punishes low-health recalls and predictable retreat paths.

Early game

Use the first three waves to thin the wave and deny Jhin clean fourth-shot CS windows.
Punish Jhin's last hits when his fourth shot is ready, only if enemy support can't immediately trade back.
Keep wave long to maximize your hop mobility and stack (E) through minions and Jhin.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) lets you force all-ins or save your support, enabling safer extended trades and (E) stacking.
First completed attack-speed item increases auto frequency, speeding (E) stacks and strengthening objective control.
Punish Jhin after he spends his fourth shot, forcing him to reload and reducing his burst threat.

Win conditions

Convert (E) stacks and support (R) all-ins into early CS leads and turret plate damage.
Use lane pressure to secure dragon control and force Jhin into unsafe recalls or wave states.
Leverage your mobility and (E) execute threat to dominate early skirmishes and snowball the lane lead.