Tristana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Tristanavs Naafiri

DMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Tristana vs Naafiri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Naafiri wins with a 85.7% win rate (+71.4%) over Tristana based on 7 games. Naafiri 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 Naafiri 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.

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Naafiri - 14.3% win rateNaafiri(14.3%)
Tristana - 14.3% win rate in this matchup
Tristana
14.3% WR
VS
Naafiri vs Tristana matchup - 85.7% win rate
Naafiri
85.7% WR

Who Wins the Tristana vs Naafiri Matchup?

Naafiri wins the Tristana vs Naafiri matchup
Winner
Naafiri
Matches: 7
14.3%
Win Rate
85.7%
5.6
CS / min
5.3
881
DMG / min
907
12,802
Gold / game
13,700
233
Heal / min
230
480
DMG Mitigated / min
758
0.2
CC / min
0.2
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Tristana vs Naafiri Matchup Summary

The Tristana vs Naafiri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Naafiri wins with a 85.7% win rate compared to Tristana's 14.3%, giving Naafiri a 71.4 percentage point advantage. Naafiri 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 sustain, where Naafiri leads by 275 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Naafiri 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 Naafiri 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 Naafiri Laning Phase Breakdown

Naafiri wins the laning phase against Tristana in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.6Tristana
5.3Naafiri
Tristana edges out Naafiri by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Tristana.
Damage
881Tristana
907Naafiri
Damage output is virtually even between Tristana and Naafiri, with only 27 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,802Tristana
13,700Naafiri
Naafiri generates a commanding 897 more gold per game than Tristana. This substantial economic advantage means Naafiri 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
0.2Naafiri
Both Tristana and Naafiri provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
713Tristana
988Naafiri
Naafiri vastly out-sustains Tristana, healing and mitigating 275 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Naafiri 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 Naafiri

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Naafiri, providing the mobility and stats Tristana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Tristana against Naafiri are Kraken Slayer, Bloodthirster 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 Naafiri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Naafiri
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Tristana early game win rateTristana0.0%
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri100.0%
Late Game
Naafiri
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Tristana late game win rateTristana25.0%
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri75.0%

Naafiri 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 Naafiri can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Naafiri is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Tristana. Extended games heavily favor Naafiri, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Naafiri 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 Naafiri

Precision rune tree - Tristana primary runes vs NaafiriPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Tristana rune vs NaafiriTriumph - best Tristana rune vs NaafiriLegend: Alacrity - best Tristana rune vs NaafiriCut Down - best Tristana rune vs Naafiri
Inspiration rune tree - Tristana secondary runes vs NaafiriInspiration
Cash Back - best Tristana rune vs NaafiriBiscuit Delivery - best Tristana rune vs Naafiri
100.0% WR

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


Tristana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.26%2706.277413,63844.5%54.1%
45.56%2486.079013,35345.7%45.5%
50.66%2296.284513,94757.6%45.4%
50.50%2026.384013,09552.8%47.9%
51.96%1796.385614,77949.3%53.6%
45.52%1346.788814,61149.1%42.9%
46.40%1256.284713,71541.3%51.6%
37.50%1046.584313,84640.4%34.6%
46.94%986.489914,04747.9%46.0%
48.45%976.682413,48647.5%50.0%
57.89%766.284013,92566.7%50.0%
52.94%686.182913,02351.4%54.8%
53.33%606.577912,60758.6%48.4%
56.67%606.485514,19061.5%52.9%
46.94%496.173412,80137.9%60.0%
41.30%466.479413,66341.7%40.9%
34.88%436.291714,33925.0%43.5%
48.84%436.576412,97150.0%47.6%
41.03%396.485715,09820.0%54.2%
41.18%346.381713,90335.7%45.0%
38.71%315.987613,97242.9%35.3%
48.39%316.482414,22663.2%25.0%
55.56%276.383014,93241.7%66.7%
52.00%256.376012,62943.8%66.7%
44.00%256.680113,14642.9%45.5%
50.00%246.991615,64060.0%42.9%
59.09%226.382213,17963.6%54.5%
47.62%216.21,02815,35140.0%54.5%
50.00%206.687315,19142.9%53.9%
52.63%196.786213,76655.6%50.0%
52.94%176.663011,87657.1%50.0%
42.86%146.181315,02337.5%50.0%
38.46%136.682914,24050.0%28.6%
46.15%136.792114,39157.1%33.3%
69.23%137.684912,34555.6%100.0%
54.55%116.51,15713,96150.0%60.0%
18.18%115.989812,54428.6%0.0%
40.00%106.692713,77050.0%25.0%
30.00%106.461213,0030.0%50.0%
44.44%97.086115,60450.0%42.9%
25.00%86.779913,10740.0%0.0%
37.50%87.588815,83366.7%20.0%
62.50%87.31,12514,07050.0%75.0%
37.50%86.586714,5950.0%50.0%
28.57%76.885012,2490.0%50.0%
14.29%76.280413,2390.0%25.0%
14.29%75.688112,8020.0%25.0%
33.33%66.31,01414,6060.0%50.0%
66.67%66.51,03914,39675.0%50.0%
33.33%66.56578,45050.0%0.0%
33.33%66.972714,3230.0%50.0%
40.00%56.096614,09250.0%33.3%
100.00%57.71,63414,861100.0%100.0%
60.00%56.177514,68550.0%66.7%
40.00%56.57599,46025.0%100.0%
60.00%56.888310,717100.0%33.3%
60.00%57.590514,445100.0%33.3%
60.00%56.779013,508100.0%33.3%
20.00%56.352410,14725.0%0.0%
20.00%55.766613,26950.0%0.0%

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Tristana vs Naafiri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Tristana do against Naafiri in League of Legends?

Naafiri wins the Tristana vs Naafiri matchup with a 85.7% win rate compared to Tristana's 14.3%, a 71.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Tristana do against Naafiri in the early game?

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

How does Tristana do against Naafiri in the late game?

In the late game, Naafiri takes over the Tristana vs Naafiri matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Naafiri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Tristana vs Naafiri matchup?

Naafiri wins the matchup against Tristana with a 85.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 71.4 percentage point advantage means Naafiri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Tristana build against Naafiri?

The best Tristana build against Naafiri includes Kraken Slayer, Bloodthirster, Lord Dominik's Regards with Armored Advance. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Tristana runes against Naafiri?

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

Does Tristana counter Naafiri?

No, Tristana struggles against Naafiri with only a 14.3% win rate. Naafiri has the advantage in this matchup. Tristana players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Naafiri's lead.

How do I play Tristana against Naafiri?

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