Kalista vs Vayne ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kalista vs Vayne

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Kalista wins extended trades with support engage, punishing Vayne's short-range CS attempts.
Use lane length to hop freely and stack (E), denying Vayne safe last hits.
Vayne scales better later, so snowball early with (E) pressure and support (R) all-ins.

Trading pattern

Punish Vayne stepping up for caster minion last hits with autos plus (E) stacks if support can't zone.
Avoid last-hit punishment if enemy support controls brush or can immediately trade back.
Use (Q) to transfer (E) stacks through low-health minions into Vayne during extended trades.

Danger windows

(E) wall stun combined with support follow-up creates lethal all-in windows; avoid stepping near walls without vision.
Stepping into enemy brush or engage range when Vayne's support is ready risks instant punish.
Avoid trading when (Q) is up and (E) cooldown is ready, as she can reposition and punish aggressively.

Early game

Crash the wave early to limit Vayne's dash reposition and punish her last hits.
Use level 2-3 support engage windows to force trades when (E) is down.
Avoid fighting near bot lane walls to reduce risk of (E) stun knockback.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) lets Kalista force all-ins from unusual support positions; coordinate engages tightly.
First completed attack-speed item increases (E) stack speed, making extended fights and dragon control stronger.
Respect Vayne's level 6 (R) stealth repositioning by forcing fights in tight spaces or with support follow-up.

Win conditions

Convert (E) stacks and support (R) engage into early CS leads and force Vayne off the wave.
Crash waves to take turret plates and secure dragon vision/control before Vayne hits two-item spike.
Use early lane pressure to snowball and deny Vayne safe scaling, forcing her under tower and limiting side-lane impact.