Kog'Maw has no mobility and a weak early game, so Kalista uses Martial Poise (P) hops to slip Caustic Spittle (Q) and Living Artillery (R) pokes while seizing lane priority with Rend (E) explosions.

Jinx has no escape, so Kalista keeps pressuring her weak, mobility-less early game with Martial Poise (P) hop harass and Fate's Call (R) initiation.

Vayne has short early range and is weak before items, so Kalista's longer range and Rend (E) explosions beat out her Tumble (Q) trades and dominate pre-5 skirmishes.

Kai'Sa is weak early before evolutions, so Kalista uses Martial Poise (P) mobility to slip her Supercharge (E) approaches and control the lane.

Twitch is squishy and weak in fights before stacking Deadly Venom (P), so Kalista closes in with Martial Poise (P) hops and wins short trades with Rend (E).

Caitlyn out-ranges her and harasses with Yordle Snap Trap (W) and Headshot (P)-empowered autos, so every time Kalista steps up to land Pierce (Q) she cedes zone and loses the trade.

Draven's Spinning Axe (Q) gives him overwhelming early auto damage, so even when Kalista hops with Martial Poise (P) she can't survive an extended trade.

Ashe's constant slows from Volley (W) and Frost Shot (P) neutralize Kalista's Martial Poise (P) kiting and disengage, letting her poke one-sidedly.

Lucian's Lightslinger (P) double shots and Relentless Pursuit (E) dash give him strong burst in short trades, letting him overpower Kalista in the early lane.