Zeri vs Kalista ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zeri vs Kalista

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane hinges on punishing Kalista's short-range last-hit attempts when her support can't punish back.
Zeri wins extended fights around walls with (R) active and poke angles from (W) through terrain.
Kalista pressures early with (E) stacks and support engages, so Zeri must avoid early burst trades and scale safely.

Trading pattern

Hit Kalista during last-hit animations when her support can't immediately punish or engage.
Use (W) through walls to punish predictable Kalista paths stacking (E) on minions.
Avoid stepping forward after (E) is down, as your escape options are limited against her all-in threat.

Danger windows

(E) execute threat spikes when she stacks spears on low-health minions near you.
Support engages enabled by (R) create dangerous all-in windows; avoid stepping into brush or engage zones.
Avoid trading when Kalista has full hop stacks and your (E) is down, as she can chase or burst you down.

Early game

Use the first three waves to farm near walls and avoid stepping into Kalista's auto range for last hits.
Punish Kalista's caster minion last hits with (W) through walls only if enemy support is out of position.
Delay (E) use until you have a clear wall escape path to avoid losing mobility before level 6.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) enables extended kiting fights; use it to kite Kalista's short-range hops and (E) stacks.
First completed marksman item improves your poke and safe CS pressure, forcing Kalista to respect your range.
Two-item spike lets you dominate objective fights by kiting longer and firing through walls, punishing Kalista's limited mobility.

Win conditions

Convert health leads from last-hit punishments into crashing waves to take turret plates.
Use wall (W) poke and (R) mobility to kite extended fights and secure dragon control.
Reach your item spikes safely by farming behind terrain and forcing Kalista under tower before objectives.