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Tristana Counters

Tristana

Tristana, the Yordle Gunner

Who beats Tristana in League of Legends, which picks to avoid and how to play the lane. Every matchup comes with the reason it works.

  • Bot
  • Marksman
  • Assassin
  • Ranged · 550 range
  • 325 move speed
  • Patch 16.21

Best picks against Tristana

These champions have the tools to beat Tristana.

  1. Kalista
    Kalista

    Kalista out-trades Tristana in the first levels, before her range grows, and hops away from Rocket Jump.

  2. Draven
    Draven

    Draven wins early trades before Tristana's range and attack speed grow.

  3. Varus
    Varus

    Varus outpokes Tristana and roots her when she jumps in.

  4. Ashe
    Ashe

    Ashe slows Tristana and outranges her early.

Worst picks against Tristana

Tristana usually wins these matchups.

  1. Jinx
    Jinx

    Tristana jumps onto Jinx with Rocket Jump and kills her before Flame Chompers can arm.

  2. Caitlyn
    Caitlyn

    Tristana jumps onto Caitlyn and wins all-ins.

  3. Jhin
    Jhin

    Tristana jumps onto Jhin and wins all-ins while he reloads.

  4. Miss Fortune
    Miss Fortune

    Tristana jumps onto Miss Fortune and wins all-ins.

How to counter Tristana

  1. Avoid getting stacks of Explosive Charge; it explodes after four hits.

  2. Watch for Rocket Jump resets after a kill.

  3. Play safe early; her range grows with every level.

  4. Interrupt her all-in with crowd control.

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Kalista, Draven, Varus and Ashe are strong picks against Tristana. Kalista out-trades Tristana in the first levels, before her range grows, and hops away from Rocket Jump.
Tristana usually has the advantage against Jinx, Caitlyn, Jhin and Miss Fortune, so avoid those picks when Tristana is likely in the bot lane.
Avoid getting stacks of Explosive Charge; it explodes after four hits. Watch for Rocket Jump resets after a kill.
Tristana has clear weaknesses that the right pick and good timing can exploit. Even without a counter pick, following the tips on this page will make the lane much easier.

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