Tristana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Tristanavs Aphelios

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

Tristana vs Aphelios is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Aphelios wins with a 51.2% win rate (+2.3%) over Tristana based on 43 games. Tristana wins the early laning phase while Aphelios scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Tristana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Tristana vs Aphelios matchup.

Tristana Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Tristana 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
Aphelios - 48.8% win rateAphelios(48.8%)
Tristana - 48.8% win rate in this matchup
Tristana
48.8% WR
VS
Aphelios vs Tristana matchup - 51.2% win rate
Aphelios
51.2% WR

Who Wins the Tristana vs Aphelios Matchup?

Aphelios wins the Tristana vs Aphelios matchup
Winner
Aphelios
Matches: 43
48.8%
Win Rate
51.2%
6.5
CS / min
6.7
764
DMG / min
778
12,971
Gold / game
12,754
179
Heal / min
201
377
DMG Mitigated / min
412
0.2
CC / min
0.4
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
47.6%
Late Game WR
52.4%

Tristana vs Aphelios Matchup Summary

The Tristana vs Aphelios matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 43 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 51.2% win rate compared to Tristana's 48.8%, giving Aphelios a 2.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Tristana controls the early laning stage, but Aphelios outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Tristana needs to press advantages before Aphelios reaches their power spikes, while Aphelios should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Aphelios leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Aphelios is slightly favored, Tristana 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 Aphelios's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Tristana vs Aphelios Laning Phase Breakdown

Aphelios wins the laning phase against Tristana in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.5Tristana
6.7Aphelios
Tristana and Aphelios farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
764Tristana
778Aphelios
Damage output is virtually even between Tristana and Aphelios, with only 14 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,971Tristana
12,754Aphelios
Tristana and Aphelios generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 217 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.2Tristana
0.4Aphelios
Both Tristana and Aphelios provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
555Tristana
613Aphelios
Aphelios heals and mitigates 58 more damage per minute than Tristana, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Aphelios to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Tristana.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Tristana
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Tristana early game win rateTristana50.0%
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios50.0%
Late Game
Aphelios
52.4%
+4.8% advantage
Tristana late game win rateTristana47.6%
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios52.4%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Tristana and Aphelios, with Tristana holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Aphelios takes over with a 52.4% win rate, leading Tristana by 4.8 percentage points. Aphelios scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Tristana has the edge early, but Aphelios gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Tristana Runes Against Aphelios

Precision rune tree - Tristana primary runes vs ApheliosPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Tristana rune vs ApheliosTriumph - best Tristana rune vs ApheliosLegend: Alacrity - best Tristana rune vs ApheliosCoup de Grace - best Tristana rune vs Aphelios
Domination rune tree - Tristana secondary runes vs ApheliosDomination
Taste of Blood - best Tristana rune vs ApheliosTreasure Hunter - best Tristana rune vs Aphelios
71.4% WR

The Precision primary with Domination secondary combination helps Tristana maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Aphelios.


Tristana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Tristana'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 Tristana build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Tristana 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
49.26%2706.277413,63844.5%54.1%
45.56%2486.079013,35345.7%45.5%
50.66%2296.284513,94757.6%45.4%
50.50%2026.384013,09552.8%47.9%
51.96%1796.385614,77949.3%53.6%
45.52%1346.788814,61149.1%42.9%
46.40%1256.284713,71541.3%51.6%
37.50%1046.584313,84640.4%34.6%
46.94%986.489914,04747.9%46.0%
48.45%976.682413,48647.5%50.0%
57.89%766.284013,92566.7%50.0%
52.94%686.182913,02351.4%54.8%
53.33%606.577912,60758.6%48.4%
56.67%606.485514,19061.5%52.9%
46.94%496.173412,80137.9%60.0%
41.30%466.479413,66341.7%40.9%
34.88%436.291714,33925.0%43.5%
48.84%436.576412,97150.0%47.6%
41.03%396.485715,09820.0%54.2%
41.18%346.381713,90335.7%45.0%
38.71%315.987613,97242.9%35.3%
48.39%316.482414,22663.2%25.0%
55.56%276.383014,93241.7%66.7%
52.00%256.376012,62943.8%66.7%
44.00%256.680113,14642.9%45.5%
50.00%246.991615,64060.0%42.9%
59.09%226.382213,17963.6%54.5%
47.62%216.21,02815,35140.0%54.5%
50.00%206.687315,19142.9%53.9%
52.63%196.786213,76655.6%50.0%
52.94%176.663011,87657.1%50.0%
42.86%146.181315,02337.5%50.0%
38.46%136.682914,24050.0%28.6%
46.15%136.792114,39157.1%33.3%
69.23%137.684912,34555.6%100.0%
54.55%116.51,15713,96150.0%60.0%
18.18%115.989812,54428.6%0.0%
40.00%106.692713,77050.0%25.0%
30.00%106.461213,0030.0%50.0%
44.44%97.086115,60450.0%42.9%
25.00%86.779913,10740.0%0.0%
37.50%87.588815,83366.7%20.0%
62.50%87.31,12514,07050.0%75.0%
37.50%86.586714,5950.0%50.0%
28.57%76.885012,2490.0%50.0%
14.29%76.280413,2390.0%25.0%
14.29%75.688112,8020.0%25.0%
33.33%66.31,01414,6060.0%50.0%
66.67%66.51,03914,39675.0%50.0%
33.33%66.56578,45050.0%0.0%
33.33%66.972714,3230.0%50.0%
40.00%56.096614,09250.0%33.3%
100.00%57.71,63414,861100.0%100.0%
60.00%56.177514,68550.0%66.7%
40.00%56.57599,46025.0%100.0%
60.00%56.888310,717100.0%33.3%
60.00%57.590514,445100.0%33.3%
60.00%56.779013,508100.0%33.3%
20.00%56.352410,14725.0%0.0%
20.00%55.766613,26950.0%0.0%

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Tristana vs Aphelios - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Tristana do against Aphelios in League of Legends?

Aphelios wins the Tristana vs Aphelios matchup with a 51.2% win rate compared to Tristana's 48.8%, a 2.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 43 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Tristana do against Aphelios in the early game?

In the early game, Tristana has the advantage against Aphelios with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Tristana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Tristana do against Aphelios in the late game?

In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Tristana vs Aphelios matchup with a 52.4% win rate compared to 47.6%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Tristana vs Aphelios matchup?

Aphelios wins the matchup against Tristana with a 51.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 2.3 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 43 games analyzed.

What is the best Tristana build against Aphelios?

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

What are the best Tristana runes against Aphelios?

The best Tristana runes against Aphelios use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 71.4% win rate in the Tristana vs Aphelios matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Tristana counter Aphelios?

No, Tristana struggles against Aphelios with only a 48.8% win rate. Aphelios has the advantage in this matchup. Tristana players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aphelios's lead.

How do I play Tristana against Aphelios?

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