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

Tristanavs Kai'Sa

DMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Tristana vs Kai'Sa is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kai'Sa wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Tristana based on 104 games. Kai'Sa holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Tristana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Tristana vs Kai'Sa 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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Kai'Sa - 37.5% win rateKai'Sa(37.5%)
Tristana - 37.5% win rate in this matchup
Tristana
37.5% WR
VS
Kai'Sa vs Tristana matchup - 62.5% win rate
Kai'Sa
62.5% WR

Who Wins the Tristana vs Kai'Sa Matchup?

Kai'Sa wins the Tristana vs Kai'Sa matchup
Winner
Kai'Sa
Matches: 104
37.5%
Win Rate
62.5%
6.5
CS / min
6.8
843
DMG / min
894
13,846
Gold / game
14,206
173
Heal / min
175
418
DMG Mitigated / min
497
0.2
CC / min
0.1
40.4%
Early Game WR
59.6%
34.6%
Late Game WR
65.4%

Tristana vs Kai'Sa Matchup Summary

The Tristana vs Kai'Sa matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 104 recent matches analyzed, Kai'Sa wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Tristana's 37.5%, giving Kai'Sa a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Kai'Sa dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Tristana 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. Kai'Sa 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 Kai'Sa 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 Kai'Sa Laning Phase Breakdown

Kai'Sa wins the laning phase against Tristana in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.5Tristana
6.8Kai'Sa
Kai'Sa edges out Tristana by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kai'Sa.
Damage
843Tristana
894Kai'Sa
Kai'Sa deals 51 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 Kai'Sa's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,846Tristana
14,206Kai'Sa
Kai'Sa earns 360 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 Kai'Sa slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.2Tristana
0.1Kai'Sa
Both Tristana and Kai'Sa 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
592Tristana
672Kai'Sa
Kai'Sa heals and mitigates 80 more damage per minute than Tristana, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Kai'Sa 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
Kai'Sa
59.6%
+19.2% advantage
Tristana early game win rateTristana40.4%
Kai'Sa early game win rateKai'Sa59.6%
Late Game
Kai'Sa
65.4%
+30.8% advantage
Tristana late game win rateTristana34.6%
Kai'Sa late game win rateKai'Sa65.4%

Kai'Sa dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 59.6% win rate — a 19.2 percentage point lead over Tristana. This lopsided early game means Kai'Sa can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Kai'Sa is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 65.4% win rate — 30.8 points above Tristana. Extended games heavily favor Kai'Sa, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Tristana Runes Against Kai'Sa

Precision rune tree - Tristana primary runes vs Kai'SaPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Tristana rune vs Kai'SaTriumph - best Tristana rune vs Kai'SaLegend: Alacrity - best Tristana rune vs Kai'SaCut Down - best Tristana rune vs Kai'Sa
Inspiration rune tree - Tristana secondary runes vs Kai'SaInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Tristana rune vs Kai'SaMagical Footwear - best Tristana rune vs Kai'Sa
33.3% WR

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


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 Kai'Sa - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Tristana do against Kai'Sa in League of Legends?

Kai'Sa wins the Tristana vs Kai'Sa matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Tristana's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 104 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Tristana do against Kai'Sa in the early game?

In the early game, Kai'Sa has the advantage against Tristana with a 59.6% win rate versus 40.4%. Kai'Sa players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Tristana do against Kai'Sa in the late game?

In the late game, Kai'Sa takes over the Tristana vs Kai'Sa matchup with a 65.4% win rate compared to 34.6%. Kai'Sa scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Tristana vs Kai'Sa matchup?

Kai'Sa wins the matchup against Tristana with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Kai'Sa is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 104 games analyzed.

What is the best Tristana build against Kai'Sa?

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

What are the best Tristana runes against Kai'Sa?

The best Tristana runes against Kai'Sa use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Tristana vs Kai'Sa matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Tristana counter Kai'Sa?

No, Tristana struggles against Kai'Sa with only a 37.5% win rate. Kai'Sa has the advantage in this matchup. Tristana players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kai'Sa's lead.

How do I play Tristana against Kai'Sa?

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