Kalista vs Twitch ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kalista vs Twitch

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Kalista wins extended trades by stacking (E) through minions and champions before committing.
Twitch relies on stealth and poke from range, so Kalista must punish his last-hit attempts inside auto range.
Control long lane space to use hop mobility and support (R) engage to force early all-ins and dragon pressure.

Trading pattern

Punish Twitch’s CS attempts by autoing during his last-hit animation if enemy support cannot trade back.
Use (Q) to transfer (E) stacks through low-health minions onto Twitch when he oversteps for farm.
Drop punish windows if enemy support controls brush or threat zone, as Twitch’s stealth follow-up is dangerous.

Danger windows

Respect Twitch’s (Q) stealth window; avoid stepping too far forward when he can re-engage unseen.
Avoid trading when Twitch’s (W) slow is active, as it cripples Kalista’s hop mobility and extended trade potential.
Beware when enemy support controls brush or can immediately follow Twitch’s stealth engage for quick burst trades.

Early game

Use the first three waves to thin minions and position for last-hit punishment when Twitch steps up.
Prioritize level 2 trades if your support can engage, as Kalista’s early agency outmatches Twitch’s passive start.
Avoid fighting near caster minions where Twitch can safely poke with (W) slow and stack poison.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) lets Kalista pull in support for surprise all-ins; coordinate to stack (E) safely.
First completed attack-speed item increases auto frequency, making (E) execute threat stronger in extended fights.
Force longer trades post-spike to capitalize on faster (E) stacks and secure dragon control.

Win conditions

Convert (E) stack pressure and support (R) engages into early kills or forcing Twitch off the wave.
Use lane pressure to crash waves and secure dragon plates before Twitch can safely group.
Translate CS leads and item spikes into objective control and teamfight DPS positioning to close early games.