Ezreal vs Kalista ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ezreal vs Kalista

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Ezreal landing (Q) poke through minions to punish Kalista stepping up for CS.
Ezreal wins short trades by poking safely; Kalista threatens extended trades with (E) stacks.
Ezreal needs controlled wave states to exploit range and avoid Kalista's all-in with support (R).

Trading pattern

Punish Kalista when she steps out from minion cover to last-hit, but only if enemy support can't immediately trade back.
Use (Q) poke on low-health caster minions to transfer damage and threaten (E) stacks.
Avoid trading after using (E) aggressively, as you become vulnerable to Kalista's support engage and (R) follow-up.

Danger windows

Avoid stepping forward when Kalista's support is in brush or ready to engage with (R), enabling a quick all-in.
Be cautious when (E) is down, as Kalista can punish your reduced mobility with extended trades.
Respect (E) execute threat when she stacks (E) on minions or you, especially near low-health waves.

Early game

Use the first three waves to thin minions and create clear (Q) poke angles on Kalista's last hits.
Prioritize level 2 to gain (Q) and (W) poke before Kalista can stack (E).
Watch enemy support brush position to decide if last-hit punishment is safe or too risky.

Power spikes

First item spike lets Ezreal contest wave and objective with safer repeated (Q) poke; use this to pressure Kalista.
Two-item spike strengthens poke and cooldown cycling, enabling control of fights before Kalista can stack (E) safely.
Level 6 (R) provides global pressure and wave clear, helping Ezreal influence dragon setups and reduce Kalista's all-in windows.

Win conditions

Convert (Q) poke damage into CS leads by forcing Kalista off ranged minions and crashing waves.
Use poke advantage to secure plates and control dragon vision before objectives.
Scale safely into mid-game where Ezreal's mobility and poke outclass Kalista's short-range DPS in teamfights.