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

Tristanavs Naafiri

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

Tristana vs Naafiri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Naafiri wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Tristana based on 6 games. Tristana wins the early laning phase while Naafiri scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Tristana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Tristana vs Naafiri 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 - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Tristana
33.3% WR
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Naafiri vs Tristana matchup - 66.7% win rate
Naafiri
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Tristana vs Naafiri Matchup?

Naafiri wins the Tristana vs Naafiri matchup
Winner
Naafiri
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
5.6
CS / min
5.6
1,026
DMG / min
1,174
12,859
Gold / game
12,195
254
Heal / min
262
469
DMG Mitigated / min
852
0.3
CC / min
0.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
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 6 recent matches analyzed, Naafiri wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Tristana's 33.3%, giving Naafiri a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Tristana controls the early laning stage, but Naafiri outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Tristana needs to press advantages before Naafiri reaches their power spikes, while Naafiri should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Tristana leads by 0.2s CC/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 farming, damage and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.6Tristana
5.6Naafiri
Tristana and Naafiri 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
1,026Tristana
1,174Naafiri
Naafiri heavily out-damages Tristana by 148 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 Naafiri's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,859Tristana
12,195Naafiri
Tristana earns 665 more gold per game than Naafiri, 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
0.1Naafiri
Both Tristana and Naafiri provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
723Tristana
1,115Naafiri
Naafiri vastly out-sustains Tristana, healing and mitigating 392 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

Gunmetal Greaves 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 The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards and Yun Tal Wildarrows. 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
Tristana
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Tristana early game win rateTristana50.0%
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri50.0%
Late Game
Naafiri
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Tristana late game win rateTristana25.0%
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri75.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Tristana and Naafiri, with Tristana holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

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.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Tristana has the edge early, but Naafiri gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

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
Biscuit Delivery - best Tristana rune vs NaafiriMagical Footwear - best Tristana rune vs Naafiri
50.0% 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 26.14. 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 Naafiri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Tristana do against Naafiri in League of Legends?

Naafiri wins the Tristana vs Naafiri matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Tristana's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Tristana do against Naafiri in the early game?

In the early game, Tristana has the advantage against Naafiri with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 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 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Naafiri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Tristana build against Naafiri?

The best Tristana build against Naafiri includes The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards, Yun Tal Wildarrows with Gunmetal Greaves. 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 50.0% 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 33.3% 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.