Tristana

Marksman · ADC

Tristana counters, build & runes

Tristana, the Yordle Gunner, is a marksman mostly played in ADC. In ADC it has a 51.3% win rate in patch 16.19 and sits in tier S. It excels at sustained damage and is strongest in the early game.

Patch 16.19 · SoloQ

STier
51.3%Win rate
10.4%Pick rate
8.1%Ban rate
#2Rank · ADC
207,114Games

Tristana ADC most played build

Runes72% of games · 52.0% WR

PrecisionLethal Tempo
TriumphLegend: BloodlineCut Down
Inspiration
Cash BackTriple Tonic

Lethal Tempo · Triumph · Legend: Bloodline · Cut Down
Cash Back · Triple Tonic

Summoner spells51.6% WR

FlashFlashBarrierBarrier

Skill order29% of games · 60.5% WR

EQW

Levels 1 to 3: E · Q · W

Starting items86% of games · 51.4% WR

Doran's BowDoran's BowHealth PotionHealth Potion

Core build29% of games · 59.1% WR

Yun Tal WildarrowsYun Tal WildarrowsInfinity EdgeInfinity EdgeNavori FlickerbladeNavori Flickerblade

Boots78% of games · 51.0% WR

Berserker's GreavesBerserker's Greaves

Champion profile

  • Burst damage3
  • Sustained damage4
  • Durability0
  • Crowd control2
  • Mobility3
  • Engage1
  • Peel2
  • Poke0

0 to 5 attributes from HeroCoach's Fuente 1 profile, rated from the champion kit and Emerald+ stats.

Power curve

Early
Mid
Late

Game plan

Diving

Struggles against

  • hard crowd control
  • poke
  • burst damage

Frequently asked questions

Who counters Tristana in ADC?

In patch 16.19, the hardest lane opponents for Tristana in ADC are Veigar (47.1%), Xayah (48.9%) and Corki (49.5%). In brackets, Tristana's win rate in that matchup.

Who is Tristana strong against?

In ADC, Tristana wins most often against Ezreal (54.9%), Kalista (54.0%) and Vayne (53.6%).

What is the best Tristana build in ADC?

The core Tristana build in ADC is Yun Tal Wildarrows, Infinity Edge and Navori Flickerblade. Keystone: Lethal Tempo, with Inspiration as the secondary tree. Skill order: E > Q > W.

Is Tristana good in patch 16.19?

It is tier S in ADC (rank 2), with a 51.3% win rate, 10.4% pick rate and 8.1% ban rate in SoloQ.

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Global SoloQ stats for patch 16.19. Updated October 4, 2026.