Tristana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.5%
Pick Rate
3.0%

Tristanavs Kassadin

FMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 8, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Tristana vs Kassadin is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Tristana wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kassadin based on 5 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 Kassadin 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Tristana
60.0% WR
VS
Kassadin vs Tristana matchup - 40.0% win rate
Kassadin
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Tristana vs Kassadin Matchup?

Tristana wins the Tristana vs Kassadin matchup
Winner
Tristana
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
7.5
CS / min
7.2
897
DMG / min
498
11,258
Gold / game
9,862
253
Heal / min
190
426
DMG Mitigated / min
699
0.3
CC / min
0.1
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Tristana vs Kassadin Matchup Summary

The Tristana vs Kassadin matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Tristana wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kassadin's 40.0%, giving Tristana a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Tristana dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kassadin 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 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Tristana players can confidently pick into Kassadin and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kassadin away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Tristana vs Kassadin Laning Phase Breakdown

Tristana wins the laning phase against Kassadin in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.5Tristana
7.2Kassadin
Tristana edges out Kassadin by 0.4 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 Tristana.
Damage
897Tristana
498Kassadin
Tristana heavily out-damages Kassadin by 399 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kassadin should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Tristana's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,258Tristana
9,862Kassadin
Tristana generates a commanding 1,395 more gold per game than Kassadin. This substantial economic advantage means Tristana consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kassadin should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Tristana
0.1Kassadin
Both Tristana and Kassadin 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
679Tristana
888Kassadin
Kassadin vastly out-sustains Tristana, healing and mitigating 209 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kassadin 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.

Best Tristana Build Against Kassadin

Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Kassadin, providing the mobility and stats Tristana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Tristana against Kassadin are The Collector, Navori Flickerblade and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Tristana an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Kassadin. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Tristana vs Kassadin matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Tristana
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Tristana early game win rateTristana66.7%
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin33.3%
Late Game
Tristana
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Tristana late game win rateTristana50.0%
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin50.0%

Tristana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Kassadin. 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 Kassadin. 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. Kassadin players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Tristana Runes Against Kassadin

Precision rune tree - Tristana primary runes vs KassadinPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Tristana rune vs KassadinTriumph - best Tristana rune vs KassadinLegend: Alacrity - best Tristana rune vs KassadinCut Down - best Tristana rune vs Kassadin
Inspiration rune tree - Tristana secondary runes vs KassadinInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Tristana rune vs KassadinMagical Footwear - best Tristana rune vs Kassadin
100.0% WR

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


Tristana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.51%4896.179713,88449.8%51.1%
50.48%4166.080013,73755.4%46.5%
52.66%3766.380413,85756.8%49.3%
53.19%3616.384013,42550.3%56.0%
45.23%3256.383613,96641.8%48.0%
47.49%2996.689514,70252.5%44.2%
48.43%2236.482913,79445.3%51.3%
53.71%1756.585614,68553.6%53.8%
55.92%1526.178513,85158.8%53.6%
49.67%1516.386514,27856.3%44.8%
45.59%1366.078112,83348.6%42.2%
55.91%1276.488914,13648.4%63.1%
46.94%986.478713,85648.8%45.6%
53.13%966.381913,87454.2%52.1%
52.63%956.179812,85244.0%62.2%
47.37%956.283313,42151.1%44.0%
41.57%896.483813,68442.9%40.4%
46.67%756.578212,64346.3%47.1%
45.83%726.272613,20341.2%50.0%
46.48%716.279914,08051.4%41.7%
42.03%696.186514,58838.9%43.1%
51.11%456.479512,51841.7%61.9%
47.50%406.382215,06246.1%48.1%
61.54%396.285914,24983.3%42.9%
60.00%356.280114,11750.0%66.7%
47.06%346.588013,31737.5%55.6%
56.25%326.494315,19750.0%60.0%
53.33%306.399714,68846.1%58.8%
65.38%266.284314,48366.7%64.3%
54.55%226.067812,06369.2%33.3%
54.55%226.572512,10953.3%57.1%
30.00%206.477712,56033.3%27.3%
40.00%206.496415,40244.4%36.4%
42.11%196.695514,63050.0%33.3%
26.32%196.079011,92922.2%30.0%
38.89%186.266312,20150.0%30.0%
44.44%187.082415,06350.0%41.7%
38.89%186.06788,78635.7%50.0%
41.18%176.990413,79327.3%66.7%
52.94%175.856010,58866.7%37.5%
33.33%156.787816,24320.0%40.0%
60.00%156.892213,87550.0%66.7%
57.14%145.960411,66760.0%55.6%
41.67%126.055110,51342.9%40.0%
54.55%116.676513,62475.0%42.9%
36.36%116.95599,81325.0%66.7%
30.00%106.666314,19340.0%20.0%
50.00%106.284310,88533.3%75.0%
60.00%105.463412,59233.3%71.4%
50.00%106.483015,57033.3%57.1%
66.67%96.296415,853100.0%57.1%
75.00%86.31,13214,04233.3%100.0%
75.00%87.096213,88275.0%75.0%
50.00%86.484113,58640.0%66.7%
57.14%77.987412,73250.0%66.7%
28.57%76.888416,4990.0%33.3%
85.71%76.391311,58283.3%100.0%
85.71%77.162710,85480.0%100.0%
33.33%66.286111,16533.3%33.3%
33.33%66.068811,55950.0%25.0%
50.00%66.279414,9160.0%60.0%
60.00%55.787911,06050.0%66.7%
60.00%57.589711,25866.7%50.0%
20.00%55.474613,4720.0%20.0%

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Tristana vs Kassadin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Tristana do against Kassadin in League of Legends?

Tristana wins the Tristana vs Kassadin matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kassadin's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Tristana do against Kassadin in the early game?

In the early game, Tristana has the advantage against Kassadin with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Kassadin in the late game?

In the late game, Tristana takes over the Tristana vs Kassadin 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 Kassadin matchup?

Tristana wins the matchup against Kassadin with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Tristana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Tristana build against Kassadin?

The best Tristana build against Kassadin includes The Collector, Navori Flickerblade, Lord Dominik's Regards with Immortal Path. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Tristana runes against Kassadin?

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

Does Tristana counter Kassadin?

Yes, Tristana has a favorable matchup against Kassadin with a 60.0% win rate. Tristana strongly counters Kassadin in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Tristana against Kassadin?

When playing Tristana against Kassadin, 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.