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

Tristanavs Kog'Maw

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

Tristana vs Kog'Maw is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Tristana wins with a 61.5% win rate (+23.1%) over Kog'Maw based on 39 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 - 61.5% win rate in this matchup
Tristana
61.5% WR
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Kog'Maw vs Tristana matchup - 38.5% win rate
Kog'Maw
38.5% WR

Who Wins the Tristana vs Kog'Maw Matchup?

Tristana wins the Tristana vs Kog'Maw matchup
Winner
Tristana
Matches: 39
61.5%
Win Rate
38.5%
6.2
CS / min
6.3
859
DMG / min
1,023
14,249
Gold / game
13,422
203
Heal / min
203
405
DMG Mitigated / min
538
0.2
CC / min
0.3
83.3%
Early Game WR
16.7%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Tristana vs Kog'Maw Matchup Summary

The Tristana vs Kog'Maw matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 39 recent matches analyzed, Tristana wins with a 61.5% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 38.5%, giving Tristana a 23.1 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. Tristana players can confidently pick into Kog'Maw and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kog'Maw 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 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 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Kog'Maw holds advantages in farming, damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.2Tristana
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
859Tristana
1,023Kog'Maw
Kog'Maw heavily out-damages Tristana by 164 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
14,249Tristana
13,422Kog'Maw
Tristana generates a commanding 827 more gold per game than Kog'Maw. This substantial economic advantage means Tristana consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kog'Maw should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Tristana
0.3Kog'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
608Tristana
741Kog'Maw
Kog'Maw heals and mitigates 133 more damage per minute than Tristana, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Kog'Maw 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
Tristana
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Tristana early game win rateTristana83.3%
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw16.7%
Late Game
Kog'Maw
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Tristana late game win rateTristana42.9%
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw57.1%

Tristana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 83.3% win rate — a 66.7 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 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
88.9% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Tristana to press their advantage against Kog'Maw, 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 Kog'Maw - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Tristana wins the Tristana vs Kog'Maw matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 38.5%, a 23.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 39 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Tristana has the advantage against Kog'Maw with a 83.3% win rate versus 16.7%. 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 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Kog'Maw scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Tristana vs Kog'Maw matchup?

Tristana wins the matchup against Kog'Maw with a 61.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 23.1 percentage point advantage means Tristana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 39 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 88.9% win rate in the Tristana vs Kog'Maw matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Tristana counter Kog'Maw?

Yes, Tristana has a favorable matchup against Kog'Maw with a 61.5% win rate. Tristana strongly counters Kog'Maw in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Tristana against Kog'Maw?

When playing Tristana against Kog'Maw, 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.