Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Samiravs Tristana

BMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Tristana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Tristana wins with a 52.9% win rate (+5.9%) over Samira based on 68 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.

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.

Compare against an opponent
Tristana - 47.1% win rateTristana(47.1%)
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: 68
47.1%
Win Rate
52.9%
6.5
CS / min
6.1
922
DMG / min
829
13,356
Gold / game
13,023
269
Heal / min
176
567
DMG Mitigated / min
383
0.1
CC / min
0.2
48.6%
Early Game WR
51.4%
45.2%
Late Game WR
54.8%

Samira vs Tristana Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Tristana matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 68 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
6.5Samira
6.1Tristana
Samira edges out Tristana by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Samira.
Damage
922Samira
829Tristana
Samira heavily out-damages Tristana by 93 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Tristana should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Samira's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,356Samira
13,023Tristana
Samira earns 333 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
836Samira
558Tristana
Samira vastly out-sustains Tristana, healing and mitigating 278 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
51.4%
+2.7% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira48.6%
Tristana early game win rateTristana51.4%
Late Game
Tristana
54.8%
+9.7% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira45.2%
Tristana late game win rateTristana54.8%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Tristana has a meaningful 51.4% win rate, outperforming Samira by 2.7 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 54.8% win rate — 9.7 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
Sudden Impact - best Samira rune vs TristanaTreasure Hunter - best Samira rune vs Tristana
50.0% 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 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.80%2506.490614,78350.0%47.9%
47.85%2096.689514,51947.4%48.2%
51.20%2096.291414,69254.9%47.7%
47.29%2036.691414,23847.6%47.0%
41.48%1766.590814,43639.7%42.7%
50.90%1676.598714,86345.6%55.7%
54.30%1516.697515,18559.4%50.6%
51.05%1436.595014,37048.6%53.4%
52.29%1096.493214,22061.8%42.6%
48.60%1076.791213,41050.0%46.7%
53.95%766.292814,89060.6%48.8%
51.35%746.599614,13950.0%53.6%
52.11%716.593614,17758.5%43.3%
47.06%686.592213,35648.6%45.2%
50.00%686.51,00214,17644.1%55.9%
39.68%636.585114,52846.7%33.3%
57.89%576.795514,70461.5%54.8%
28.26%466.379911,46420.7%41.2%
41.86%436.287113,14330.8%58.8%
37.21%436.889313,07632.1%46.7%
45.95%376.31,09714,94644.4%47.4%
33.33%366.372112,47938.1%26.7%
60.00%306.778912,92650.0%71.4%
43.33%306.41,11316,25357.1%31.3%
53.33%306.195015,50341.7%61.1%
53.57%286.31,02214,25046.7%61.5%
46.15%266.61,02014,48350.0%41.7%
44.00%256.690012,73633.3%53.9%
36.36%226.197915,94330.0%41.7%
50.00%186.480112,39644.4%55.6%
42.86%146.779012,77542.9%42.9%
46.15%136.789414,31157.1%33.3%
75.00%126.51,06815,32066.7%83.3%
50.00%86.774513,13550.0%50.0%
28.57%76.593111,49820.0%50.0%
66.67%66.287413,9790.0%80.0%
16.67%66.298913,1600.0%33.3%
33.33%66.581713,03566.7%0.0%
0.00%65.956410,7450.0%0.0%
60.00%56.187611,48966.7%50.0%

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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 68 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Samira do against Tristana in the early game?

In the early game, Tristana has the advantage against Samira with a 51.4% win rate versus 48.6%. 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 54.8% win rate compared to 45.2%. 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 26.7. The 5.9 percentage point advantage means Tristana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 68 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 50.0% 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.