Kalista vs Xayah ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kalista vs Xayah

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Kalista wins extended trades with support engage by stacking (E) through minions and champions.
Xayah controls lane with feather placement and roots, forcing Kalista to avoid stepping into feather lines.
The lane turns on punishing Xayah's last-hit attempts inside Kalista's auto range and using (R) to start fights.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto Xayah during her last-hit animations only if enemy support can't zone or engage.
Stack (E) on low-health minions near Xayah to threaten execute resets and force her back.
Avoid trading when slowed or when support can't follow, as Xayah punishes with (E) root through feathers.

Danger windows

Avoid stepping into feather lines when (E) is up, as it roots and sets up burst trades.
Beware of enemy support controlling brush or immediate follow-up after you step forward for last-hit punish.
(R) untargetability creates windows where your all-in attempts can be negated and punished.

Early game

Use the first three waves to thin the wave and create long lane space for hopping and (E) stacking.
Prioritize level 2 all-in windows with support, exploiting Xayah's lack of early dash cooldown.
Punish Xayah's low-health caster minion last hits if enemy support can't immediately punish your step forward.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks Kalista's ability to force or save all-ins, turning support position into engage.
First completed attack-speed item increases (E) stack speed, making extended trades and dragon control more threatening.
Respect Xayah's level 6 (R) as it denies your engage and punishes overcommitment with feather roots.

Win conditions

Convert (E) stacks into kills or forced recalls by coordinating (R) engage with your support.
Use lane pressure to crash waves and secure early dragon control before Xayah's scaling spikes.
Force Xayah under tower to deny safe farming and capitalize on your early aggression and mobility.