Kalista vs Corki ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kalista vs Corki

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Kalista wins extended trades by stacking (E) through minions and punishing Corki's last-hit attempts inside auto range.
Corki controls lane with poke and rockets post-level 6, so Kalista must force fights before his item spikes.
The lane turns on Kalista using (R) to enable support all-ins and leveraging long lane space for hop and chase patterns.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto Corki during his last-hit animations when support threat is low to stack (E).
Avoid punishing if enemy support controls brush or can immediately follow your step forward.
Use (Q) to transfer (E) stacks through low-health minions into Corki after safe autos.

Danger windows

Respect (R) rocket barrage after level 6; avoid stepping up for CS when rockets are stocked.
Avoid fighting when (W) reposition is available, as it enables him to dodge your engage or poke.
Be cautious if enemy support controls brush or zone engages, as they can punish your step forward for last hits.

Early game

Use the first three waves to thin the wave and create long trades where you can stack (E) safely.
Punish Corki when he last-hits caster minions inside your auto range if enemy support can't immediately trade back.
Hold wave near your side to reduce (W) reposition window and limit his poke angles early.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) lets you force all-ins from unusual angles; coordinate with support to start fights safely.
First completed attack-speed item increases auto frequency, accelerating (E) stacks and objective control.
Extended trades become more dangerous for Corki post-item spike; force longer fights to capitalize on (E) resets.

Win conditions

Convert (E) stacks into kills or forced recalls by punishing Corki's CS attempts under safe support conditions.
Use (R) to enable support engage, turning lane pressure into dragon control and plate damage.
Crash waves after first item spike to force Corki under turret and secure early objectives with (E) execute threat.