Ashe vs Kalista ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ashe vs Kalista

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Ashe wins short poke trades and controls lane tempo with slows and (W) poke.
Kalista thrives in extended trades with support engage and hop mobility, so Ashe must deny that.
Keep wave near midline to punish Kalista's last-hit attempts and force her into risky hops.

Trading pattern

Punish Kalista's last hits by autoing and slowing when enemy support cannot immediately trade back.
Use (W) to poke when Kalista is locked into last-hit animations on melee or cannon minions.
Avoid punishing if enemy support controls brush or threat zone to prevent counter-engage.

Danger windows

(R) engage window with support pull creates lethal all-in threat; avoid stepping forward without peel.
When Kalista stacks (E) on minions near you, avoid extended trades to prevent execute damage.
Beware of enemy support controlling brush or river, enabling immediate follow-up on your punish attempts.

Early game

Use early waves to thin minions and punish Kalista stepping up for caster minions.
Avoid level 2 all-ins unless support can follow, as (R) can turn fights.
Hold a controlled wave to limit Kalista's hopping space and reduce her (E) stacks.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks Ashe's pick potential; use it with support follow-up to punish Kalista stepping forward.
First completed marksman item strengthens Ashe's sustained slow and DPS, enabling safer extended trades.
Kalista's level 6 (R) and first attack-speed item empower her all-ins; respect these windows by playing behind slows.

Win conditions

Convert poke and slows into CS leads by forcing Kalista off melee and cannon minions.
Use (R) pick threat to secure dragon vision and force Kalista's team into defensive postures.
Crash waves near enemy turret to deny Kalista plates and force risky recalls before item spikes.