Tristana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
4.3%

Tristanavs Kog'Maw

BMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Tristana vs Kog'Maw is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kog'Maw wins with a 55.9% win rate (+11.8%) over Tristana based on 34 games. Tristana wins the early laning phase while Kog'Maw scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Tristana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Tristana vs Kog'Maw 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 - 44.1% win rate in this matchup
Tristana
44.1% WR
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Kog'Maw vs Tristana matchup - 55.9% win rate
Kog'Maw
55.9% WR

Who Wins the Tristana vs Kog'Maw Matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the Tristana vs Kog'Maw matchup
Winner
Kog'Maw
Matches: 34
44.1%
Win Rate
55.9%
6.4
CS / min
6.3
879
DMG / min
1,092
12,479
Gold / game
11,978
201
Heal / min
227
424
DMG Mitigated / min
553
0.3
CC / min
0.4
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
31.6%
Late Game WR
68.4%

Tristana vs Kog'Maw Matchup Summary

The Tristana vs Kog'Maw matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 34 recent matches analyzed, Kog'Maw wins with a 55.9% win rate compared to Tristana's 44.1%, giving Kog'Maw a 11.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Tristana controls the early laning stage, but Kog'Maw outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Tristana needs to press advantages before Kog'Maw reaches their power spikes, while Kog'Maw should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Kog'Maw leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kog'Maw 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 Kog'Maw 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 Kog'Maw Laning Phase Breakdown

Kog'Maw wins the laning phase against Tristana in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Tristana
6.3Kog'Maw
Tristana and Kog'Maw 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
879Tristana
1,092Kog'Maw
Kog'Maw heavily out-damages Tristana by 213 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 Kog'Maw's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,479Tristana
11,978Kog'Maw
Tristana earns 501 more gold per game than Kog'Maw, 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
0.3Tristana
0.4Kog'Maw
Both Tristana and Kog'Maw 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
625Tristana
780Kog'Maw
Kog'Maw vastly out-sustains Tristana, healing and mitigating 155 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kog'Maw 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
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Tristana early game win rateTristana60.0%
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw40.0%
Late Game
Kog'Maw
68.4%
+36.8% advantage
Tristana late game win rateTristana31.6%
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw68.4%

Tristana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Kog'Maw. This lopsided early game means Tristana can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Kog'Maw is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 68.4% win rate — 36.8 points above Tristana. Extended games heavily favor Kog'Maw, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Precision rune tree - Tristana primary runes vs Kog'MawPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Tristana rune vs Kog'MawTriumph - best Tristana rune vs Kog'MawLegend: Alacrity - best Tristana rune vs Kog'MawCoup de Grace - best Tristana rune vs Kog'Maw
Domination rune tree - Tristana secondary runes vs Kog'MawDomination
Taste of Blood - best Tristana rune vs Kog'MawTreasure Hunter - best Tristana rune vs Kog'Maw
60.0% WR

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


Tristana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.48%4976.077413,18249.5%44.3%
47.22%4136.179713,21347.4%47.1%
51.27%3166.184013,54048.9%53.0%
51.74%2596.286012,94956.2%47.8%
51.46%2066.183713,09750.6%52.1%
55.19%1836.484013,09356.3%54.2%
51.76%1706.692013,95346.3%55.3%
47.22%1446.380413,78944.2%48.9%
53.68%1366.281213,09757.1%50.7%
51.61%1246.088514,26654.5%49.3%
62.28%1146.386813,31870.3%52.0%
53.21%1096.686313,23459.6%48.4%
48.94%946.483113,08252.3%46.0%
46.05%766.583313,12437.8%53.9%
47.95%736.387213,83551.7%45.5%
46.97%666.582413,56754.8%40.0%
51.56%646.586413,31558.1%45.5%
46.03%636.275912,22941.2%51.7%
51.67%606.477712,13653.6%50.0%
51.79%566.678013,49354.2%50.0%
52.73%556.481514,76340.0%57.5%
50.00%505.977212,94337.9%66.7%
46.51%436.075011,46852.2%40.0%
64.10%396.995413,57457.1%72.2%
42.86%356.272412,26928.6%52.4%
51.43%356.41,18915,89753.3%50.0%
44.12%346.487912,47960.0%31.6%
61.76%346.278412,59166.7%53.9%
39.39%336.178913,49866.7%23.8%
53.13%326.469611,05850.0%58.3%
48.28%296.51,01614,12742.9%53.3%
55.17%296.777512,12560.0%50.0%
62.50%246.783011,70476.9%45.5%
45.83%246.376712,69822.2%60.0%
47.62%216.478112,93345.5%50.0%
50.00%206.968511,96450.0%50.0%
55.00%206.297013,35657.1%53.9%
38.89%186.578312,15428.6%45.5%
47.06%176.41,03817,14875.0%38.5%
37.50%166.168110,26240.0%33.3%
56.25%166.298312,61757.1%55.6%
46.67%156.499713,54457.1%37.5%
35.71%146.073612,88720.0%44.4%
33.33%126.38778,40828.6%40.0%
58.33%126.490513,68660.0%57.1%
66.67%126.783311,50940.0%85.7%
81.82%116.897316,411100.0%80.0%
40.00%105.769610,12640.0%40.0%
70.00%106.61,05115,779100.0%62.5%
60.00%105.594215,0580.0%66.7%
20.00%106.51,13810,92314.3%33.3%
25.00%85.790112,3710.0%40.0%
50.00%86.51,05012,02650.0%50.0%
71.43%76.683012,47960.0%100.0%
42.86%76.993614,40550.0%33.3%
57.14%76.31,10714,73166.7%50.0%
33.33%66.181111,75550.0%25.0%
33.33%65.61,02612,85950.0%25.0%
33.33%67.077911,00925.0%50.0%
50.00%66.11,12016,4540.0%50.0%
50.00%67.384512,76850.0%50.0%
50.00%65.876615,7380.0%60.0%
20.00%54.45558,69933.3%0.0%
40.00%56.75148,18133.3%50.0%
40.00%56.382816,206100.0%25.0%
20.00%55.54477,7200.0%50.0%
60.00%56.41,00212,85550.0%66.7%
60.00%55.21,17017,150100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.265813,23950.0%33.3%
40.00%55.996210,41125.0%100.0%
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Tristana vs Kog'Maw - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Tristana do against Kog'Maw in League of Legends?

Kog'Maw wins the Tristana vs Kog'Maw matchup with a 55.9% win rate compared to Tristana's 44.1%, a 11.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 34 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Tristana do against Kog'Maw in the early game?

In the early game, Tristana has the advantage against Kog'Maw with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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 Kog'Maw in the late game?

In the late game, Kog'Maw takes over the Tristana vs Kog'Maw matchup with a 68.4% win rate compared to 31.6%. Kog'Maw scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Tristana vs Kog'Maw matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the matchup against Tristana with a 55.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 11.8 percentage point advantage means Kog'Maw is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 34 games analyzed.

What is the best Tristana build against Kog'Maw?

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

What are the best Tristana runes against Kog'Maw?

The best Tristana runes against Kog'Maw use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Tristana vs Kog'Maw matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Tristana counter Kog'Maw?

No, Tristana struggles against Kog'Maw with only a 44.1% win rate. Kog'Maw has the advantage in this matchup. Tristana players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kog'Maw's lead.

How do I play Tristana against Kog'Maw?

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

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