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

Tristanavs Samira

DMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Tristana vs Samira is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Tristana wins with a 52.9% win rate (+5.9%) over Samira based on 68 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 Samira 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.

Compare against an opponent
Samira - 52.9% win rateSamira(52.9%)
Tristana - 52.9% win rate in this matchup
Tristana
52.9% WR
VS
Samira vs Tristana matchup - 47.1% win rate
Samira
47.1% WR

Who Wins the Tristana vs Samira Matchup?

Tristana wins the Tristana vs Samira matchup
Winner
Tristana
Matches: 68
52.9%
Win Rate
47.1%
6.1
CS / min
6.5
829
DMG / min
922
13,023
Gold / game
13,356
176
Heal / min
269
383
DMG Mitigated / min
567
0.2
CC / min
0.1
51.4%
Early Game WR
48.6%
54.8%
Late Game WR
45.2%

Tristana vs Samira Matchup Summary

The Tristana vs Samira matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 68 recent matches analyzed, Tristana wins with a 52.9% win rate compared to Samira's 47.1%, giving Tristana a 5.9 percentage point advantage. Tristana dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Samira 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 Tristana leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Tristana has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Samira's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Tristana vs Samira Laning Phase Breakdown

Samira wins the laning phase against Tristana in League of Legends

Samira is favored during the laning phase against Tristana, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Samira holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.1Tristana
6.5Samira
Samira edges out Tristana 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 Samira.
Damage
829Tristana
922Samira
Samira heavily out-damages Tristana by 93 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 Samira's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,023Tristana
13,356Samira
Samira earns 333 more gold per game than Tristana, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Samira slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.2Tristana
0.1Samira
Both Tristana and Samira 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
558Tristana
836Samira
Samira vastly out-sustains Tristana, healing and mitigating 278 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira 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.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Tristana
51.4%
+2.7% advantage
Tristana early game win rateTristana51.4%
Samira early game win rateSamira48.6%
Late Game
Tristana
54.8%
+9.7% advantage
Tristana late game win rateTristana54.8%
Samira late game win rateSamira45.2%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Tristana has a meaningful 51.4% win rate, outperforming Samira by 2.7 percentage points. Tristana players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Tristana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.8% win rate — 9.7 points above Samira. Extended games heavily favor Tristana, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Tristana holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Samira players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Tristana Runes Against Samira

Precision rune tree - Tristana primary runes vs SamiraPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Tristana rune vs SamiraTriumph - best Tristana rune vs SamiraLegend: Alacrity - best Tristana rune vs SamiraCut Down - best Tristana rune vs Samira
Inspiration rune tree - Tristana secondary runes vs SamiraInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Tristana rune vs SamiraMagical Footwear - best Tristana rune vs Samira
41.7% WR

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


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 Samira - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Tristana do against Samira in League of Legends?

Tristana wins the Tristana vs Samira matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to Samira's 47.1%, a 5.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 68 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Tristana do against Samira in the early game?

In the early game, Tristana has the advantage against Samira with a 51.4% win rate versus 48.6%. 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 Samira in the late game?

In the late game, Tristana takes over the Tristana vs Samira matchup with a 54.8% win rate compared to 45.2%. Tristana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Tristana vs Samira matchup?

Tristana wins the matchup against Samira with a 52.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 5.9 percentage point advantage means Tristana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 68 games analyzed.

What is the best Tristana build against Samira?

The best Tristana build against Samira includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Tristana runes against Samira?

The best Tristana runes against Samira use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 41.7% win rate in the Tristana vs Samira matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Tristana counter Samira?

Yes, Tristana has a favorable matchup against Samira with a 52.9% win rate. Tristana strongly counters Samira in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Tristana against Samira?

When playing Tristana against Samira, 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.