Tristanavs Locke
Tristana vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Locke wins with a 78.6% win rate (+57.1%) over Tristana based on 14 games. Locke 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 Locke 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.
Who Wins the Tristana vs Locke Matchup?
Tristana vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Tristana vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Locke wins with a 78.6% win rate compared to Tristana's 21.4%, giving Locke a 57.1 percentage point advantage. Locke dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Tristana 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 Locke leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Locke 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 Locke 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 Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Locke is favored during the laning phase against Tristana, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Locke holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Tristana Build Against Locke
Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Tristana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Tristana against Locke are The Collector, Navori Flickerblade and Bloodthirster. This combination gives Tristana an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Tristana vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Tristana33.3%
Locke66.7%Tristana12.5%Locke87.5%Locke dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Tristana. This lopsided early game means Locke can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Locke is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 87.5% win rate — 75.0 points above Tristana. Extended games heavily favor Locke, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Locke holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Tristana players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Tristana Runes Against Locke
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Tristana the best tools to compete against Locke in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Tristana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.11% | 146 | 6.1 | 814 | 13,500 | 58.3% | 50.0% | |
| 53.79% | 145 | 6.3 | 821 | 13,678 | 58.3% | 50.6% | |
| 44.53% | 128 | 6.4 | 842 | 13,321 | 52.9% | 35.0% | |
| 56.20% | 121 | 6.2 | 867 | 14,634 | 56.0% | 56.3% | |
| 67.09% | 79 | 6.2 | 901 | 14,942 | 70.6% | 64.4% | |
| 54.67% | 75 | 6.5 | 806 | 12,548 | 57.1% | 51.5% | |
| 60.27% | 73 | 6.2 | 856 | 13,641 | 52.0% | 64.6% | |
| 54.90% | 51 | 6.1 | 756 | 12,215 | 53.6% | 56.5% | |
| 44.90% | 49 | 6.2 | 810 | 12,201 | 35.7% | 57.1% | |
| 42.55% | 47 | 6.2 | 749 | 12,544 | 52.6% | 35.7% | |
| 52.38% | 42 | 6.0 | 782 | 14,707 | 66.7% | 44.4% | |
| 56.10% | 41 | 6.5 | 913 | 14,837 | 64.7% | 50.0% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 5.8 | 822 | 12,450 | 47.6% | 42.9% | |
| 62.50% | 32 | 6.0 | 804 | 13,968 | 71.4% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 6.5 | 816 | 13,010 | 41.2% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 6.5 | 830 | 15,151 | 45.5% | 53.3% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 6.5 | 832 | 13,375 | 50.0% | 46.1% | |
| 34.78% | 23 | 6.6 | 807 | 13,403 | 33.3% | 36.4% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 5.9 | 695 | 14,298 | 36.4% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 6.0 | 956 | 14,956 | 66.7% | 36.4% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 6.1 | 819 | 11,153 | 44.4% | 14.3% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 6.1 | 922 | 12,829 | 33.3% | 12.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.1 | 923 | 14,207 | 28.6% | 83.3% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 6.5 | 1,008 | 19,293 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.9 | 804 | 14,890 | 42.9% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.3 | 763 | 11,617 | 20.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.7 | 1,015 | 13,735 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 724 | 11,618 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.6 | 663 | 13,915 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.5 | 920 | 15,118 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.6 | 935 | 15,341 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 7.0 | 863 | 14,833 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 7.1 | 794 | 13,788 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.2 | 745 | 13,594 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.7 | 753 | 15,117 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.7 | 831 | 11,115 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.9 | 585 | 14,096 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 862 | 11,700 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 686 | 12,145 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 705 | 11,983 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 654 | 11,419 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
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Tristana vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Tristana do against Locke in League of Legends?
Locke wins the Tristana vs Locke matchup with a 78.6% win rate compared to Tristana's 21.4%, a 57.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Tristana do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Tristana with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Locke players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Tristana do against Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Locke takes over the Tristana vs Locke matchup with a 87.5% win rate compared to 12.5%. Locke scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Tristana vs Locke matchup?
Locke wins the matchup against Tristana with a 78.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 57.1 percentage point advantage means Locke is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.
What is the best Tristana build against Locke?
The best Tristana build against Locke includes The Collector, Navori Flickerblade, Bloodthirster with Gunmetal Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Tristana runes against Locke?
The best Tristana runes against Locke use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Tristana vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Tristana counter Locke?
No, Tristana struggles against Locke with only a 21.4% win rate. Locke has the advantage in this matchup. Tristana players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Locke's lead.
How do I play Tristana against Locke?
When playing Tristana against Locke, play cautiously and avoid Locke's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Locke has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.