Tristana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
2.9%

Tristanavs Kindred

DMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.10
Matches3,013,751
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Tristana vs Kindred is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Kindred wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Tristana based on 5 games. Kindred 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 Kindred 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
Tristana - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Tristana
40.0% WR
VS
Kindred vs Tristana matchup - 60.0% win rate
Kindred
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Tristana vs Kindred Matchup?

Kindred wins the Tristana vs Kindred matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
5.6
CS / min
5.9
830
DMG / min
987
15,201
Gold / game
16,745
158
Heal / min
376
405
DMG Mitigated / min
483
0.2
CC / min
0.1
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Tristana vs Kindred Matchup Summary

The Tristana vs Kindred matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Tristana's 40.0%, giving Kindred a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kindred controls the early laning stage, but Tristana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kindred 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 Tristana leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred 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 Kindred 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 Kindred Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Tristana in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.6Tristana
5.9Kindred
Kindred 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 Kindred.
Damage
830Tristana
987Kindred
Kindred heavily out-damages Tristana by 157 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 Kindred's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
15,201Tristana
16,745Kindred
Kindred generates a commanding 1,544 more gold per game than Tristana. This substantial economic advantage means Kindred consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Tristana should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Tristana
0.1Kindred
Both Tristana and Kindred 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
563Tristana
859Kindred
Kindred vastly out-sustains Tristana, healing and mitigating 296 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kindred 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
Kindred
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Tristana early game win rateTristana0.0%
Kindred early game win rateKindred100.0%
Late Game
Tristana
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Tristana late game win rateTristana50.0%
Kindred late game win rateKindred50.0%

Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Tristana. This lopsided early game means Kindred 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 Kindred. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Kindred has the edge early, but Tristana gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Tristana Runes Against Kindred

Precision rune tree - Tristana primary runes vs KindredPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Tristana rune vs KindredTriumph - best Tristana rune vs KindredLegend: Alacrity - best Tristana rune vs KindredCut Down - best Tristana rune vs Kindred
Inspiration rune tree - Tristana secondary runes vs KindredInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Tristana rune vs KindredCash Back - best Tristana rune vs Kindred
100.0% WR

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


Tristana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.18%6606.487314,30745.1%41.9%
49.17%5456.179314,11847.4%50.3%
45.29%4886.179513,73344.1%46.3%
46.87%4635.978613,81945.2%48.1%
46.60%4126.380313,72949.2%44.2%
48.90%3626.280813,79749.0%48.8%
48.24%2846.485014,10340.6%54.5%
52.36%2126.282813,52951.5%53.2%
47.06%1876.383413,78041.6%52.0%
44.59%1486.178913,91056.1%35.4%
50.00%1466.385114,20944.8%53.4%
45.99%1376.180513,25146.5%45.5%
59.35%1236.386213,82563.8%55.4%
42.86%1125.971413,42444.4%41.4%
48.35%916.378213,58442.9%53.1%
51.14%886.188014,08248.8%53.3%
46.51%866.378914,02544.1%48.1%
55.29%856.187813,70456.4%54.4%
54.76%846.595014,48757.1%52.4%
50.63%796.380713,82535.7%58.8%
57.75%716.081412,74654.3%61.1%
47.06%515.981413,87140.9%51.7%
48.94%476.281115,42750.0%48.4%
50.00%426.583815,04956.3%46.1%
45.24%426.276212,78044.4%45.8%
66.67%425.81,00914,89762.5%69.2%
32.50%406.474413,16525.0%37.5%
42.11%385.974411,63044.4%40.0%
58.33%366.595214,18354.5%64.3%
50.00%326.287813,39237.5%62.5%
56.25%326.886412,40666.7%47.1%
51.61%315.860811,97246.1%55.6%
51.61%316.489413,55761.5%44.4%
41.38%296.377113,74536.4%44.4%
37.04%277.067313,10550.0%29.4%
45.45%226.171412,46761.5%22.2%
45.45%225.865511,78935.7%62.5%
57.14%215.989511,71387.5%38.5%
47.37%196.589313,19250.0%45.5%
38.89%186.387413,81812.5%60.0%
75.00%166.51,05514,12783.3%70.0%
40.00%156.891615,58160.0%30.0%
20.00%156.077115,14240.0%10.0%
66.67%156.61,06711,46377.8%50.0%
53.33%156.61,02114,09628.6%75.0%
42.86%146.983412,72937.5%50.0%
64.29%146.41,00614,08442.9%85.7%
69.23%136.582111,44887.5%40.0%
46.15%136.198313,77750.0%40.0%
0.00%117.179513,6570.0%0.0%
72.73%116.789913,47075.0%71.4%
60.00%106.383112,43160.0%60.0%
20.00%106.295714,4250.0%28.6%
40.00%105.81,04414,38320.0%60.0%
60.00%106.082414,10566.7%57.1%
44.44%96.290412,56766.7%0.0%
66.67%96.897311,88060.0%75.0%
33.33%96.51,19814,3440.0%50.0%
66.67%97.181212,330100.0%50.0%
33.33%96.699412,95333.3%33.3%
33.33%96.194311,81650.0%20.0%
28.57%76.895212,99950.0%0.0%
85.71%77.181110,767100.0%50.0%
57.14%75.882412,76833.3%75.0%
57.14%77.895513,08275.0%33.3%
42.86%76.363010,85933.3%100.0%
66.67%66.599314,66366.7%66.7%
16.67%65.785611,4640.0%50.0%
66.67%66.088013,48175.0%50.0%
33.33%66.58579,92040.0%0.0%
50.00%65.983713,392100.0%25.0%
33.33%66.677513,4140.0%50.0%
33.33%66.162713,079100.0%20.0%
40.00%55.683015,2010.0%50.0%
0.00%55.976314,1910.0%0.0%
80.00%55.086312,811100.0%50.0%
80.00%56.681214,062100.0%75.0%
20.00%56.71,19914,59650.0%0.0%

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Tristana vs Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Tristana do against Kindred in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Tristana vs Kindred matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Tristana's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Tristana do against Kindred in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Tristana with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Kindred players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Tristana do against Kindred in the late game?

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

Kindred wins the matchup against Tristana with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Tristana build against Kindred?

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

What are the best Tristana runes against Kindred?

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

Does Tristana counter Kindred?

No, Tristana struggles against Kindred with only a 40.0% win rate. Kindred has the advantage in this matchup. Tristana players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kindred's lead.

How do I play Tristana against Kindred?

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