Aphelios vs Kalista ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Aphelios vs Kalista

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on managing weapon pairs to punish Kalista's short-range last hits.
Aphelios wins by leveraging Calibrum and Infernum poke to deny Kalista safe CS and force resets.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto or poke Kalista during her last-hit animations only if enemy support can't punish.
Use Calibrum's range to harass Kalista when she commits to CS inside your poke zone.
Hold Gravitum to root Kalista when your support or jungle can follow up for safer trades.

Danger windows

Respect Kalista's support (R) engage window; avoid stepping into engage range without peel.
Avoid trading when Kalista can hop freely with no slows, as she stacks (E) rapidly.
Be cautious when Kalista has stacked (E) on you or minions; her execute threat spikes damage.

Early game

Hold the wave near your side in the first three waves to limit Kalista's hop space.
Punish Kalista's last hits with Calibrum only if enemy support can't immediately trade back.
Avoid pushing past river without support control to prevent (R) support engage.

Power spikes

Strong weapon pairs create windows to punish Kalista's low-range trades; plan trades around these.
Level 6 (R) enhances poke or burst based on active weapon; use it when it fits the fight.
First completed marksman item improves DPS and wave control, making it harder for Kalista to contest safely.

Win conditions

Convert Calibrum and Infernum poke into CS leads by forcing Kalista off minions.
Use lane priority and support peel to crash waves and secure dragon plates before Kalista contests.
Scale into teamfights with planned weapon pairs and peel to out-DPS Kalista's early skirmish advantage.