Hwei vs Kalista ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Hwei vs Kalista

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Hwei wins short trades by using long-range poke and CC to control Kalista's approach.
Kalista thrives in extended trades with support engage and hop mobility, so deny her long exchanges.
Hold wave near your side to punish Kalista's low-range last hits and reduce her hop space.

Trading pattern

Hit Kalista during last-hit animations on low-health minions if enemy support is out of zone range.
Use (E) CC defensively to interrupt Kalista's hop engage or support follow-up attempts.
Avoid trading when (R) is available and support is positioned to engage or peel.

Danger windows

Kalista plus support engage with (R) active creates lethal all-in threat; avoid stepping forward without defensive (E).
Kalista stacking (E) on minions before execute reset is dangerous; avoid trading near low-health minions she can exploit.
Losing brush or river control lets Kalista hop freely and initiate; maintain vision and spacing to prevent this.

Early game

Use level 1-3 to thin waves with (Q) and (E) while holding defensive CC for Kalista's engage.
Punish Kalista stepping up for caster minion last hits only if enemy support cannot immediately respond.
Avoid pushing too hard early to limit Kalista's hop angles and support all-in setups.

Power spikes

Level 3 grants full spellbook options; use this to flex between poke, shield, or CC based on Kalista's positioning.
Level 6 (R) unlock enables all-in or pick setups; track (R) to avoid forced fights.
First mage item spike strengthens poke and wave control, allowing safer punishment of Kalista's low-range trades.

Win conditions

Convert poke and CC pressure into forced Kalista recalls or lost CS under tower.
Crash waves after first item spike to secure plates and deny Kalista safe farming.
Use lane priority to assist dragon control and teamfight positioning, leveraging Hwei's utility and poke.