Tristana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
4.3%

Tristanavs Aphelios

BMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Tristana vs Aphelios is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Aphelios wins with a 53.0% win rate (+6.1%) over Tristana based on 66 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.

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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.

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Tristana - 47.0% win rate in this matchup
Tristana
47.0% WR
VS
Aphelios vs Tristana matchup - 53.0% win rate
Aphelios
53.0% WR

Who Wins the Tristana vs Aphelios Matchup?

Aphelios wins the Tristana vs Aphelios matchup
Winner
Aphelios
Matches: 66
47.0%
Win Rate
53.0%
6.5
CS / min
6.8
824
DMG / min
928
13,567
Gold / game
13,280
190
Heal / min
209
363
DMG Mitigated / min
433
0.2
CC / min
0.5
54.8%
Early Game WR
45.2%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Tristana vs Aphelios Matchup Summary

The Tristana vs Aphelios matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 66 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 53.0% win rate compared to Tristana's 47.0%, giving Aphelios a 6.1 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 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aphelios has a strong advantage in this matchup. Tristana players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Aphelios overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. 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
6.8Aphelios
Tristana and Aphelios 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
824Tristana
928Aphelios
Aphelios heavily out-damages Tristana by 104 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 Aphelios's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,567Tristana
13,280Aphelios
Tristana and Aphelios generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 287 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
0.5Aphelios
Aphelios provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Tristana, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Aphelios coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
553Tristana
643Aphelios
Aphelios heals and mitigates 89 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.

Best Tristana Build Against Aphelios

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Aphelios, providing the mobility and stats Tristana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Tristana against Aphelios are Stormrazor, Mortal Reminder and Hexoptics C44. This combination gives Tristana an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Tristana vs Aphelios matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Tristana
54.8%
+9.7% advantage
Tristana early game win rateTristana54.8%
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios45.2%
Late Game
Aphelios
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Tristana late game win rateTristana40.0%
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios60.0%

Tristana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.8% win rate — a 9.7 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Tristana can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Aphelios is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Tristana. Extended games heavily favor Aphelios, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Tristana must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Aphelios reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Aphelios survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

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
60.0% WR

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


Tristana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.48%4976.077413,18249.5%44.3%
47.22%4136.179713,21347.4%47.1%
51.27%3166.184013,54048.9%53.0%
51.74%2596.286012,94956.2%47.8%
51.46%2066.183713,09750.6%52.1%
55.19%1836.484013,09356.3%54.2%
51.76%1706.692013,95346.3%55.3%
47.22%1446.380413,78944.2%48.9%
53.68%1366.281213,09757.1%50.7%
51.61%1246.088514,26654.5%49.3%
62.28%1146.386813,31870.3%52.0%
53.21%1096.686313,23459.6%48.4%
48.94%946.483113,08252.3%46.0%
46.05%766.583313,12437.8%53.9%
47.95%736.387213,83551.7%45.5%
46.97%666.582413,56754.8%40.0%
51.56%646.586413,31558.1%45.5%
46.03%636.275912,22941.2%51.7%
51.67%606.477712,13653.6%50.0%
51.79%566.678013,49354.2%50.0%
52.73%556.481514,76340.0%57.5%
50.00%505.977212,94337.9%66.7%
46.51%436.075011,46852.2%40.0%
64.10%396.995413,57457.1%72.2%
42.86%356.272412,26928.6%52.4%
51.43%356.41,18915,89753.3%50.0%
44.12%346.487912,47960.0%31.6%
61.76%346.278412,59166.7%53.9%
39.39%336.178913,49866.7%23.8%
53.13%326.469611,05850.0%58.3%
48.28%296.51,01614,12742.9%53.3%
55.17%296.777512,12560.0%50.0%
62.50%246.783011,70476.9%45.5%
45.83%246.376712,69822.2%60.0%
47.62%216.478112,93345.5%50.0%
50.00%206.968511,96450.0%50.0%
55.00%206.297013,35657.1%53.9%
38.89%186.578312,15428.6%45.5%
47.06%176.41,03817,14875.0%38.5%
37.50%166.168110,26240.0%33.3%
56.25%166.298312,61757.1%55.6%
46.67%156.499713,54457.1%37.5%
35.71%146.073612,88720.0%44.4%
33.33%126.38778,40828.6%40.0%
58.33%126.490513,68660.0%57.1%
66.67%126.783311,50940.0%85.7%
81.82%116.897316,411100.0%80.0%
40.00%105.769610,12640.0%40.0%
70.00%106.61,05115,779100.0%62.5%
60.00%105.594215,0580.0%66.7%
20.00%106.51,13810,92314.3%33.3%
25.00%85.790112,3710.0%40.0%
50.00%86.51,05012,02650.0%50.0%
71.43%76.683012,47960.0%100.0%
42.86%76.993614,40550.0%33.3%
57.14%76.31,10714,73166.7%50.0%
33.33%66.181111,75550.0%25.0%
33.33%65.61,02612,85950.0%25.0%
33.33%67.077911,00925.0%50.0%
50.00%66.11,12016,4540.0%50.0%
50.00%67.384512,76850.0%50.0%
50.00%65.876615,7380.0%60.0%
20.00%54.45558,69933.3%0.0%
40.00%56.75148,18133.3%50.0%
40.00%56.382816,206100.0%25.0%
20.00%55.54477,7200.0%50.0%
60.00%56.41,00212,85550.0%66.7%
60.00%55.21,17017,150100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.265813,23950.0%33.3%
40.00%55.996210,41125.0%100.0%

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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 53.0% win rate compared to Tristana's 47.0%, a 6.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 66 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Tristana do against Aphelios in the early game?

In the early game, Tristana has the advantage against Aphelios with a 54.8% win rate versus 45.2%. 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 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. 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 53.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 6.1 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 66 games analyzed.

What is the best Tristana build against Aphelios?

The best Tristana build against Aphelios includes Stormrazor, Mortal Reminder, Hexoptics C44 with Chainlaced Crushers. 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 60.0% 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 47.0% 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.