Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Samiravs Tristana

CMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Tristana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Tristana wins with a 52.9% win rate (+5.9%) over Samira based on 51 games. Tristana holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Samira build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Samira vs Tristana matchup.

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Samira Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Samira performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Samira - 47.1% win rate in this matchup
Samira
47.1% WR
VS
Tristana vs Samira matchup - 52.9% win rate
Tristana
52.9% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Tristana Matchup?

Tristana wins the Samira vs Tristana matchup
Winner
Tristana
Matches: 51
47.1%
Win Rate
52.9%
6.3
CS / min
6.0
914
DMG / min
848
14,788
Gold / game
14,154
320
Heal / min
165
629
DMG Mitigated / min
389
0.1
CC / min
0.2
47.6%
Early Game WR
52.4%
46.7%
Late Game WR
53.3%

Samira vs Tristana Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Tristana matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 51 recent matches analyzed, Tristana wins with a 52.9% win rate compared to Samira's 47.1%, giving Tristana a 5.9 percentage point advantage. Tristana dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Samira players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Tristana leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Tristana is slightly favored, Samira can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Tristana's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Samira vs Tristana Laning Phase Breakdown

Samira wins the laning phase against Tristana in League of Legends

Samira is favored during the laning phase against Tristana, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Samira holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.3Samira
6.0Tristana
Samira and Tristana farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
914Samira
848Tristana
Samira deals 66 more champion damage per minute than Tristana. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Tristana choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Samira's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
14,788Samira
14,154Tristana
Samira earns 633 more gold per game than Tristana, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Samira slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.1Samira
0.2Tristana
Both Samira and Tristana provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
949Samira
553Tristana
Samira vastly out-sustains Tristana, healing and mitigating 395 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Tristana is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Tristana, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Tristana
52.4%
+4.8% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira47.6%
Tristana early game win rateTristana52.4%
Late Game
Tristana
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira46.7%
Tristana late game win rateTristana53.3%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Tristana has a meaningful 52.4% win rate, outperforming Samira by 4.8 percentage points. Tristana players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Tristana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.3% win rate — 6.7 points above Samira. Extended games heavily favor Tristana, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Tristana holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Samira players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Samira Runes Against Tristana

Precision rune tree - Samira primary runes vs TristanaPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs TristanaTriumph - best Samira rune vs TristanaLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs TristanaLast Stand - best Samira rune vs Tristana
Domination rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs TristanaDomination
Taste of Blood - best Samira rune vs TristanaTreasure Hunter - best Samira rune vs Tristana
40.7% WR

The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Samira the best tools to compete against Tristana in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Samira matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Samira's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Samira build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Samira matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.97%1526.584513,25956.3%48.1%
50.43%1156.485914,23846.3%52.7%
47.71%1096.390113,76951.2%45.5%
53.85%786.390212,82764.3%41.7%
47.76%676.293613,30850.0%45.7%
49.21%636.886912,50736.7%60.6%
47.06%516.391414,78847.6%46.7%
47.92%486.494513,71225.0%64.3%
46.81%476.483613,65845.0%48.1%
51.16%436.51,01212,58048.0%55.6%
43.24%376.41,00014,50933.3%52.6%
37.84%376.187612,60145.5%34.6%
48.48%336.692213,48947.1%50.0%
51.52%336.599913,66352.9%50.0%
43.75%326.485813,36854.5%38.1%
58.33%246.095114,09766.7%50.0%
59.09%225.983113,06966.7%53.9%
52.63%196.31,01016,88980.0%42.9%
52.94%176.386915,59025.0%61.5%
57.14%146.11,07413,97960.0%55.6%
42.86%146.179713,17716.7%62.5%
35.71%146.897014,08914.3%57.1%
83.33%126.91,19814,168100.0%50.0%
41.67%127.371912,61140.0%42.9%
33.33%126.299912,54733.3%33.3%
30.00%106.21,00313,82450.0%16.7%
80.00%106.31,08815,42175.0%83.3%
33.33%95.594812,5080.0%50.0%
37.50%86.672913,28920.0%66.7%
50.00%86.975113,34133.3%60.0%
71.43%76.695015,415100.0%60.0%
42.86%76.71,11512,97125.0%66.7%
16.67%65.961210,33633.3%0.0%
66.67%66.995112,87866.7%66.7%
60.00%57.095415,431100.0%50.0%
40.00%55.61,42012,49033.3%50.0%
80.00%57.51,42116,483100.0%0.0%
0.00%56.450810,4340.0%0.0%
100.00%57.81,50816,335100.0%100.0%

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Samira vs Tristana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Tristana in League of Legends?

Tristana wins the Samira vs Tristana matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to Samira's 47.1%, a 5.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 51 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Samira do against Tristana in the early game?

In the early game, Tristana has the advantage against Samira with a 52.4% win rate versus 47.6%. Tristana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Samira do against Tristana in the late game?

In the late game, Tristana takes over the Samira vs Tristana matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to 46.7%. Tristana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Samira vs Tristana matchup?

Tristana wins the matchup against Samira with a 52.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 5.9 percentage point advantage means Tristana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 51 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Tristana?

The best Samira build against Tristana includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Samira runes against Tristana?

The best Samira runes against Tristana use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.7% win rate in the Samira vs Tristana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Samira counter Tristana?

No, Samira struggles against Tristana with only a 47.1% win rate. Tristana has the advantage in this matchup. Samira players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Tristana's lead.

How do I play Samira against Tristana?

When playing Samira against Tristana, play cautiously and avoid Tristana's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Tristana has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.