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

Tristanavs Kalista

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

Tristana vs Kalista is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Tristana wins with a 52.6% win rate (+5.3%) over Kalista based on 19 games. Tristana 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 Kalista 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
Kalista - 52.6% win rateKalista(52.6%)
Tristana - 52.6% win rate in this matchup
Tristana
52.6% WR
VS
Kalista vs Tristana matchup - 47.4% win rate
Kalista
47.4% WR

Who Wins the Tristana vs Kalista Matchup?

Tristana wins the Tristana vs Kalista matchup
Winner
Tristana
Matches: 19
52.6%
Win Rate
47.4%
6.7
CS / min
6.6
862
DMG / min
841
13,766
Gold / game
13,413
201
Heal / min
284
416
DMG Mitigated / min
622
0.2
CC / min
0.4
55.6%
Early Game WR
44.4%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Tristana vs Kalista Matchup Summary

The Tristana vs Kalista matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Tristana wins with a 52.6% win rate compared to Kalista's 47.4%, giving Tristana a 5.3 percentage point advantage. Tristana dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kalista 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 Kalista leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Tristana has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Kalista's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Tristana vs Kalista Laning Phase Breakdown

Tristana wins the laning phase against Kalista in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.7Tristana
6.6Kalista
Tristana and Kalista farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
862Tristana
841Kalista
Damage output is virtually even between Tristana and Kalista, with only 21 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
13,766Tristana
13,413Kalista
Tristana earns 352 more gold per game than Kalista, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Tristana slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.2Tristana
0.4Kalista
Both Tristana and Kalista 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
617Tristana
906Kalista
Kalista vastly out-sustains Tristana, healing and mitigating 289 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kalista 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
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Tristana early game win rateTristana55.6%
Kalista early game win rateKalista44.4%
Late Game
Tristana
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Tristana late game win rateTristana50.0%
Kalista late game win rateKalista50.0%

Tristana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Kalista. This lopsided early game means Tristana can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Tristana at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Kalista. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best Tristana Runes Against Kalista

Precision rune tree - Tristana primary runes vs KalistaPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Tristana rune vs KalistaTriumph - best Tristana rune vs KalistaLegend: Alacrity - best Tristana rune vs KalistaCut Down - best Tristana rune vs Kalista
Inspiration rune tree - Tristana secondary runes vs KalistaInspiration
Cash Back - best Tristana rune vs KalistaTriple Tonic - best Tristana rune vs Kalista
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Tristana to press their advantage against Kalista, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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 Kalista - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Tristana do against Kalista in League of Legends?

Tristana wins the Tristana vs Kalista matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to Kalista's 47.4%, a 5.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Tristana do against Kalista in the early game?

In the early game, Tristana has the advantage against Kalista with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. 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 Kalista in the late game?

In the late game, Tristana takes over the Tristana vs Kalista matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Tristana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Tristana vs Kalista matchup?

Tristana wins the matchup against Kalista with a 52.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 5.3 percentage point advantage means Tristana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.

What is the best Tristana build against Kalista?

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

What are the best Tristana runes against Kalista?

The best Tristana runes against Kalista use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Tristana vs Kalista matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Tristana counter Kalista?

Yes, Tristana has a favorable matchup against Kalista with a 52.6% win rate. Tristana strongly counters Kalista in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Tristana against Kalista?

When playing Tristana against Kalista, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.