Veigar vs Kalista ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Veigar vs Kalista

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Veigar wins by controlling wave near safety and punishing Kalista's short-range last hits with (E).
Kalista wants extended trades and to stack (E) through autos; Veigar must deny these by zoning and punishing overextensions.
The lane turns on Veigar landing (E) to stop Kalista's hop pattern and burst her with (R) after stacking (Q).

Trading pattern

Punish Kalista stepping up for caster minion last hits with quick autos and (Q) if enemy support can't counter.
Use (E) to trap Kalista when she commits to stacking (E) on minions or champions.
Avoid punishing if enemy support controls brush or can immediately follow your step forward.

Danger windows

Kalista with support (R) ready and a long wave creates high all-in risk; avoid stepping forward.
When (E) is on cooldown, Veigar is vulnerable to Kalista's hop and (E) resets.
Avoid trading near low-health minions that Kalista can use to reset (E) and extend fights.

Early game

Hold wave near your tower to limit Kalista's hop angles and reduce her all-in threat.
Use early waves to safely stack (Q) without pushing too far and risking Kalista's engage.
At level 2, respect Kalista's support engage potential; avoid stepping up unless (E) is ready to punish.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R) execute burst; use (E) to trap Kalista before committing to all-in.
First completed mage item plus (Q) stacks significantly increase your burst threat during trades.
Track (R) availability as it enables her support engage or escape, adjusting aggression accordingly.

Win conditions

Convert (E) traps into kills or forced recalls to deny Kalista free (E) stacks and scaling.
Use lane control to crash waves and take plates before Kalista can threaten with extended trades.
Scale into late game where your burst outdamages Kalista's short-range DPS and objective control.