TristanaTFT Build
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Gunslinger
2 CostBest Tristana build for TFT Set 16 with 63.6% top 4 rate. Top items: Deathblade, Striker's Flail, and Last Whisper. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Tristana builds: Deathblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge (63.62% top four rate, +16.74% difference); Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge, Giant Slayer (58.82% top four rate, +11.94% difference); Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge, Kraken's Fury (54.85% top four rate, +7.97% difference)
Tristana Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Tristana in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Recurve Bow, B.F. Sword, Sparring Gloves from the carousel and item drops. Tear of the Goddess and Giant's Belt are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Tristana's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Tristana?
Recurve Bow is the 1st priority component for Tristana, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Last Whisper, Kraken's Fury, Giant Slayer, which are core items for maximizing Tristana's effectiveness.
B.F. Sword is the 2nd priority component for Tristana, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Deathblade, Infinity Edge, Giant Slayer, which are core items for maximizing Tristana's effectiveness.
Sparring Gloves is the 3rd priority component for Tristana, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Striker's Flail, Last Whisper, Infinity Edge, which are core items for maximizing Tristana's effectiveness.
Tristana Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Recurve Bow on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Tristana's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Recurve Bow or B.F. Sword to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Tristana's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Tristana in Set 16
High PriorityTristana is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Tristana item build achieves a 63.6% top four rate, which is +16.7% higher than Tristana's base rate of 46.9%. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Tristana Itemization in Set 16
Tristana's best item build provides +16.7% top four rate improvement. 2 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
As a 2-cost champion, Tristana is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.
Tristana Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Tristana itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Tristana has a base top four rate of 46.9%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Tristana item build achieves a 63.6% top four rate, representing a +16.7% difference from the base rate. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Tristana achieves 56.6% top four rate (+9.7% vs base) with 4.12 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Tristana achieves a 14.2% first place rate. This provides reasonable first place upside while maintaining consistent top four finishes.
✓When to Itemize Tristana
- When you find Tristana early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Tristana's key items
- When you can commit to 3-starring Tristana through slow rolling
✗When NOT to Itemize Tristana
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Tristana Items in TFT Set 16
The best Tristana item is Deathblade with a 61.57% win rate (+14.69% vs base), 13.43% first place rate, and 6.79% pick rate. The most popular is Infinity Edge with a 18.72% pick rate and 54.68% win rate. Red Buff has the highest first place rate at 15.69%. The top three Tristana items are Deathblade, Striker's Flail, and Last Whisper.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | B | 61.57% | +14.69% | 13.43% | 6.79% | 5,378 | ||
  | B | 58.21% | +11.33% | 15.63% | 2.01% | 1,589 | ||
 | B | 57.94% | +11.06% | 14.55% | 5.09% | 4,032 | ||
| 4 |  | B | 56.71% | +9.83% | 13.38% | 6.16% | 4,874 | |
| 5 | | B | 54.68% | +7.80% | 13.34% | 18.72% | 14,817 | |
| 6 |  | B | 54.55% | +7.67% | 14.18% | 2.23% | 1,769 | |
| 7 | | B | 54.51% | +7.63% | 13.95% | 9.44% | 7,469 | |
| 8 | | B | 54.13% | +7.25% | 15.69% | 4.46% | 3,532 | |
| 9 | | B | 51.61% | +4.73% | 14.55% | 2.24% | 1,773 | |
| 10 | | B | 50.89% | +4.01% | 15.40% | 9.66% | 7,644 | |
| 11 |  | B | 50.37% | +3.49% | 13.03% | 13.98% | 11,064 |
Best Tristana Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Tristana artifact item is Titanic Hydra with a 77.27% win rate (+30.39% vs base), 14.13% first place rate, and 0.03% pick rate. The most popular is Flickerblades with a 0.26% pick rate and 51.98% win rate. Gold Collector has the highest first place rate at 22.69%. The top three Tristana artifact items are Titanic Hydra, Hellfire Hatchet, and Gold Collector.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 77.27% | +30.39% | 14.13% | 0.03% | 22 | ||
| A | 66.67% | +19.79% | 19.85% | 0.04% | 33 | ||
| A | 63.41% | +16.53% | 22.69% | 0.16% | 123 | ||
| 4 | B | 59.46% | +12.58% | 15.86% | 0.05% | 37 | |
| 5 | A | 54.74% | +7.86% | 17.69% | 0.17% | 137 | |
| 6 | A | 54.55% | +7.67% | 18.20% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 7 | A | 51.98% | +5.10% | 18.71% | 0.26% | 202 | |
| 8 | A | 51.22% | +4.34% | 18.91% | 0.10% | 82 | |
| 9 | A | 50.32% | +3.44% | 19.01% | 0.20% | 157 | |
| 10 | A | 50.00% | +3.12% | 17.85% | 0.04% | 32 | |
| 11 | A | 45.65% | -1.23% | 21.01% | 0.06% | 46 | |
| 12 | A | 44.59% | -2.29% | 16.90% | 0.09% | 74 | |
| 13 | A | 44.44% | -2.44% | 18.58% | 0.02% | 18 | |
| 14 | A | 42.86% | -4.02% | 19.83% | 0.02% | 14 | |
| 15 | A | 41.57% | -5.31% | 17.94% | 0.21% | 166 | |
| 16 | A | 37.50% | -9.38% | 21.66% | 0.02% | 16 | |
| 17 | A | 27.59% | -19.29% | 20.34% | 0.04% | 29 | |
| 18 | A | 22.73% | -24.15% | 20.95% | 0.03% | 22 |
Best Tristana Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Tristana radiant item is Radiant Infinity Edge with a 78.79% win rate (+31.91% vs base), 17.37% first place rate, and 0.08% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 0.09% pick rate and 36.00% win rate. Radiant Striker's Flail has the highest first place rate at 19.40%. The top three Tristana radiant items are Radiant Infinity Edge, Radiant Last Whisper, and Radiant Kraken's Fury.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 78.79% | +31.91% | 17.37% | 0.08% | 66 | ||
| B | 76.19% | +29.31% | 13.31% | 0.03% | 21 | ||
| B | 69.70% | +22.82% | 12.52% | 0.04% | 33 | ||
| 4 | A | 62.96% | +16.08% | 19.40% | 0.03% | 27 | |
| 5 | B | 60.47% | +13.59% | 15.69% | 0.05% | 43 | |
| 6 | B | 54.55% | +7.67% | 17.28% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 7 | A | 52.78% | +5.90% | 18.94% | 0.05% | 36 | |
| 8 | B | 46.15% | -0.73% | 14.55% | 0.05% | 39 | |
| 9 | B | 36.00% | -10.88% | 14.47% | 0.09% | 75 | |
| 10 | B | 32.00% | -14.88% | 17.19% | 0.03% | 25 | |
| 11 | A | 30.43% | -16.45% | 17.96% | 0.03% | 23 |
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Tristana Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tristana's best build in Set 16?
The best Tristana build in Set 16 is Deathblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Infinity Edge with a 63.62% top four rate, 14.71% first place rate, and 3.88 average placement. This build is picked 1.14% of the time.
What is the best item for Tristana?
The best item for Tristana is Deathblade with a 61.57% win rate. This item is picked 6.79% of the time and has won 3,311 matches across 5,378 games.
Which item is most popular on Tristana?
Infinity Edge is the most popular item on Tristana with a 18.72% pick rate. This item maintains a 54.68% win rate and has been used in 14,817 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Tristana?
The top 3 items for Tristana are Deathblade, Striker's Flail, and Last Whisper with an average win rate of 59.24%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Tristana item builds have?
The Tristana item builds are based on 65,625 total matches. Deathblade has the most wins with 3,311 victories.
Should I always build Deathblade on Tristana?
While Deathblade has the highest win rate at 61.57%, the best Tristana build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Deathblade, Striker's Flail, and Last Whisper as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Tristana in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Tristana in Set 16 are Recurve Bow, B.F. Sword, and Sparring Gloves. These components appear most frequently in Tristana's highest win rate item builds. Recurve Bow is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Tristana's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Tristana in TFT?
When playing Tristana in TFT Set 16, prioritize Recurve Bow on the first carousel as it builds into Tristana's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include B.F. Sword and Sparring Gloves. These components give you the flexibility to build Tristana's optimal items.
Should I itemize Tristana in TFT Set 16?
Tristana is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Tristana's best item build achieves a +16.7% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 46.9%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Tristana a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Tristana is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Tristana achieves +16.7% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Tristana's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Tristana achieves an average top four rate of 56.6% in TFT Set 16, which is +9.7% compared to the base rate of 46.9%. The best Tristana item build reaches 63.6% top four rate with a 3.88 average placement.
What is the best Tristana emblem?
The best Tristana emblem is Bruiser Emblem with a 80.00% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 5 matches.
What is the top Tristana radiant item?
The top Tristana radiant item is Radiant Void Staff with a 83.33% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 6 matches.
What is the best Tristana artifact?
The best Tristana artifact is Titanic Hydra with a 77.27% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 22 matches.