Tristana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.3%
Pick Rate
4.4%

Tristanavs Malphite

AMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 8, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Tristana vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Tristana wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Malphite 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 Malphite 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 - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Tristana
80.0% WR
VS
Malphite vs Tristana matchup - 20.0% win rate
Malphite
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Tristana vs Malphite Matchup?

Tristana wins the Tristana vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Tristana
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
6.4
CS / min
5.4
686
DMG / min
744
12,145
Gold / game
11,135
221
Heal / min
107
469
DMG Mitigated / min
1,565
0.3
CC / min
1.0
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Tristana vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Tristana vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Tristana wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Malphite's 20.0%, giving Tristana a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Tristana dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Malphite 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 Malphite leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Tristana players can confidently pick into Malphite and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Malphite 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 Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Malphite wins the laning phase against Tristana in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Tristana
5.4Malphite
Tristana significantly out-farms Malphite by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Tristana a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Malphite players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
686Tristana
744Malphite
Malphite deals 58 more champion damage per minute than Tristana. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Tristana choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Malphite's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,145Tristana
11,135Malphite
Tristana generates a commanding 1,010 more gold per game than Malphite. This substantial economic advantage means Tristana consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Malphite should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Tristana
1.0Malphite
Malphite provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Tristana, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Malphite coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
690Tristana
1,672Malphite
Malphite vastly out-sustains Tristana, healing and mitigating 982 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite 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 Malphite

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Tristana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Tristana against Malphite are Kraken Slayer, Wit's End and Lord Dominik's Regards. 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 Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Tristana
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Tristana early game win rateTristana100.0%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite0.0%
Late Game
Tristana
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Tristana late game win rateTristana50.0%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite50.0%

Tristana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Malphite. 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 Malphite. 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. Malphite players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Tristana Runes Against Malphite

Precision rune tree - Tristana primary runes vs MalphitePrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Tristana rune vs MalphiteTriumph - best Tristana rune vs MalphiteLegend: Alacrity - best Tristana rune vs MalphiteCut Down - best Tristana rune vs Malphite
Inspiration rune tree - Tristana secondary runes vs MalphiteInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Tristana rune vs MalphiteCash Back - best Tristana rune vs Malphite
100.0% WR

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


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.

Tristana matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.21%2146.181813,58057.3%51.4%
51.67%2096.283613,98754.8%49.6%
47.25%1826.484213,25453.1%40.7%
59.06%1716.386014,27054.8%62.2%
57.03%1286.284914,17658.9%55.6%
59.20%1256.389213,95457.7%60.3%
52.10%1196.585513,30554.0%50.0%
60.26%786.184013,07054.8%66.7%
46.27%676.377913,29959.3%37.5%
50.75%676.392214,59759.3%45.0%
46.27%676.380712,54334.2%62.1%
47.69%656.177714,26365.2%38.1%
50.00%586.281212,71751.3%47.4%
52.94%516.382313,70045.8%59.3%
51.06%476.279013,48260.9%41.7%
48.78%416.583614,43245.0%52.4%
48.65%376.681512,47657.9%38.9%
47.22%365.985614,81661.5%39.1%
42.42%336.275814,64540.0%44.4%
34.48%296.574913,63833.3%35.3%
37.04%276.183511,23746.7%25.0%
66.67%216.099315,93144.4%83.3%
42.86%216.479014,15940.0%45.5%
40.00%205.668911,87630.0%50.0%
36.84%196.31,00013,45050.0%27.3%
38.89%186.476814,17737.5%40.0%
55.56%186.385717,58550.0%57.1%
41.18%175.976413,45754.5%16.7%
35.71%146.591015,86540.0%33.3%
50.00%146.292214,37650.0%50.0%
45.45%116.494515,95025.0%57.1%
30.00%105.789213,94225.0%33.3%
40.00%105.876011,20716.7%75.0%
70.00%107.079013,84775.0%66.7%
22.22%96.068112,95920.0%25.0%
25.00%86.859813,966100.0%14.3%
75.00%87.671814,585100.0%50.0%
14.29%76.662212,17216.7%0.0%
42.86%77.069913,40750.0%40.0%
33.33%65.990811,98850.0%0.0%
33.33%67.064712,21333.3%33.3%
33.33%66.077114,4240.0%40.0%
50.00%65.689015,83350.0%50.0%
40.00%56.786913,1160.0%66.7%
80.00%56.468612,145100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.270511,98333.3%50.0%

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Tristana vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Tristana do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Tristana wins the Tristana vs Malphite matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Malphite's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Tristana do against Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Tristana has the advantage against Malphite with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Malphite in the late game?

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

Tristana wins the matchup against Malphite with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Tristana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Tristana build against Malphite?

The best Tristana build against Malphite includes Kraken Slayer, Wit's End, Lord Dominik's Regards with Gunmetal Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Tristana runes against Malphite?

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

Does Tristana counter Malphite?

Yes, Tristana has a favorable matchup against Malphite with a 80.0% win rate. Tristana strongly counters Malphite in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Tristana against Malphite?

When playing Tristana against Malphite, 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.