Tristana vs Kalista ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Tristana vs Kalista

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on level 2 all-ins where Tristana's jump and burst outpace Kalista's short-range poke.
Tristana wins extended trades by stacking (E) and forcing turret plates after wave crashes.
Kalista thrives in long trades with support engage, so Tristana must force quick, reset-ready fights.

Trading pattern

Punish Kalista's last-hit attempts by autoing when she commits inside your range, but only if enemy support can't punish.
Stack (E) fully during committed trades to maximize burst and turret pressure.
Avoid jumping into large enemy waves to prevent minion aggro turning trades against you.

Danger windows

(E) stacks combined with support engage create lethal all-in windows.
Avoid jumping forward without support follow-up or when enemy disengage is available.
Passive wave push can expose you to enemy engage or ganks; respect brush and river control.

Early game

Push first two waves to hit level 2 before Kalista and support can engage.
Use small or crashing waves to jump in with (W) only if support follow-up is ready.
Punish Kalista stepping up for caster minion last hits when enemy support is out of zone.

Power spikes

Level 2 spike: (W) + (E) combo enables sudden all-ins; push for level 2 and jump only with support follow-up.
First completed marksman item: enhances all-in burst and turret plate threat; convert kills or forced recalls into turret damage.
Late game: Tristana's range and resets outscale Kalista's short-range poke and hopping trades.

Win conditions

Use level 2 all-ins and item spikes to force kills or recalls, then crash waves to take turret plates.
Snowball resets from (W) to maintain lane pressure and secure dragon control.
Deny Kalista safe farming by punishing last hits and forcing her under turret before objectives.