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

Tristanavs Caitlyn

DMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Tristana vs Caitlyn is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Caitlyn wins with a 50.7% win rate (+1.5%) over Tristana based on 270 games. Caitlyn wins the early laning phase while Tristana scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Tristana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Tristana vs Caitlyn 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.

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Caitlyn - 49.3% win rateCaitlyn(49.3%)
Tristana - 49.3% win rate in this matchup
Tristana
49.3% WR
VS
Caitlyn vs Tristana matchup - 50.7% win rate
Caitlyn
50.7% WR

Who Wins the Tristana vs Caitlyn Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Tristana vs Caitlyn matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 270
49.3%
Win Rate
50.7%
6.2
CS / min
6.8
774
DMG / min
875
13,638
Gold / game
13,544
191
Heal / min
165
411
DMG Mitigated / min
387
0.2
CC / min
0.7
44.5%
Early Game WR
55.5%
54.1%
Late Game WR
45.9%

Tristana vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary

The Tristana vs Caitlyn matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 270 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 50.7% win rate compared to Tristana's 49.3%, giving Caitlyn a 1.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Caitlyn controls the early laning stage, but Tristana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Caitlyn needs to press advantages before Tristana reaches their power spikes, while Tristana should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Caitlyn leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Tristana vs Caitlyn Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Tristana in League of Legends

Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Tristana, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Caitlyn holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.2Tristana
6.8Caitlyn
Caitlyn edges out Tristana by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Caitlyn.
Damage
774Tristana
875Caitlyn
Caitlyn heavily out-damages Tristana by 101 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 Caitlyn's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,638Tristana
13,544Caitlyn
Tristana and Caitlyn generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 94 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
0.7Caitlyn
Caitlyn provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Tristana, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Caitlyn coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
603Tristana
552Caitlyn
Tristana heals and mitigates 51 more damage per minute than Caitlyn, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Tristana to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Caitlyn.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
55.5%
+10.9% advantage
Tristana early game win rateTristana44.5%
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn55.5%
Late Game
Tristana
54.1%
+8.3% advantage
Tristana late game win rateTristana54.1%
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn45.9%

Caitlyn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.5% win rate — a 10.9 percentage point lead over Tristana. This lopsided early game means Caitlyn can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Tristana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.1% win rate — 8.3 points above Caitlyn. Extended games heavily favor Tristana, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Caitlyn must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Tristana reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Tristana 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 Caitlyn

Precision rune tree - Tristana primary runes vs CaitlynPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Tristana rune vs CaitlynTriumph - best Tristana rune vs CaitlynLegend: Alacrity - best Tristana rune vs CaitlynCut Down - best Tristana rune vs Caitlyn
Inspiration rune tree - Tristana secondary runes vs CaitlynInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Tristana rune vs CaitlynMagical Footwear - best Tristana rune vs Caitlyn
56.8% WR

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


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 Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Tristana do against Caitlyn in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Tristana vs Caitlyn matchup with a 50.7% win rate compared to Tristana's 49.3%, a 1.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 270 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Tristana do against Caitlyn in the early game?

In the early game, Caitlyn has the advantage against Tristana with a 55.5% win rate versus 44.5%. Caitlyn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Tristana do against Caitlyn in the late game?

In the late game, Tristana takes over the Tristana vs Caitlyn matchup with a 54.1% win rate compared to 45.9%. Tristana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Tristana vs Caitlyn matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Tristana with a 50.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 1.5 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 270 games analyzed.

What is the best Tristana build against Caitlyn?

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

What are the best Tristana runes against Caitlyn?

The best Tristana runes against Caitlyn use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 56.8% win rate in the Tristana vs Caitlyn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Tristana counter Caitlyn?

No, Tristana struggles against Caitlyn with only a 49.3% win rate. Caitlyn has the advantage in this matchup. Tristana players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Caitlyn's lead.

How do I play Tristana against Caitlyn?

When playing Tristana against Caitlyn, play cautiously and avoid Caitlyn's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Caitlyn in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.