Kai'Sa & Nautilus vs Kalista & Thresh
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose level 2 all-ins due to shorter range and weaker early damage compared to Kalista's mobility and Thresh's engage potential.
- At level 6, you still struggle as your R evolution timing is slower than Kalista's R save potential with Thresh.
Synergy & Trading
- Focus on short Q poke trades when Kalista is CSing, then immediately back off to avoid extended trades where her E stacks become dangerous.
- Only commit to longer trades when Nautilus lands Q and you can follow up with W-Q burst before Kalista can kite effectively.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Push early waves to get level 2 first and avoid being frozen on, as Kalista excels at controlling minion waves with her passive.
- After first back, look to freeze near your tower where Nautilus can threaten all-ins while you scale safely.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never try to trade when Thresh has Q available and Kalista has E stacks on you, as the combo will result in your death.
- Avoid using E aggressively for trades early game since you need it to escape Thresh Q into Nautilus follow-up.
Created on 11/27/2025
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