Tristana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.5%
Pick Rate
3.0%

Tristanavs Vex

FMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 8, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Tristana vs Vex is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Vex wins with a 70.0% win rate (+40.0%) over Tristana based on 10 games. Vex 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 Vex 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 - 30.0% win rate in this matchup
Tristana
30.0% WR
VS
Vex vs Tristana matchup - 70.0% win rate
Vex
70.0% WR

Who Wins the Tristana vs Vex Matchup?

Vex wins the Tristana vs Vex matchup
Winner
Vex
Matches: 10
30.0%
Win Rate
70.0%
6.6
CS / min
5.5
663
DMG / min
956
14,193
Gold / game
13,223
163
Heal / min
103
402
DMG Mitigated / min
630
0.2
CC / min
1.0
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
20.0%
Late Game WR
80.0%

Tristana vs Vex Matchup Summary

The Tristana vs Vex matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Vex wins with a 70.0% win rate compared to Tristana's 30.0%, giving Vex a 40.0 percentage point advantage. Vex 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 Vex leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vex 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 Vex 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 Vex Laning Phase Breakdown

Vex wins the laning phase against Tristana in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.6Tristana
5.5Vex
Tristana significantly out-farms Vex by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Tristana a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Vex players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
663Tristana
956Vex
Vex heavily out-damages Tristana by 293 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 Vex's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,193Tristana
13,223Vex
Tristana generates a commanding 970 more gold per game than Vex. This substantial economic advantage means Tristana consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vex should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Tristana
1.0Vex
Vex brings significantly more crowd control than Tristana, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Vex far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Tristana should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
565Tristana
733Vex
Vex vastly out-sustains Tristana, healing and mitigating 168 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vex 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 Vex

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Vex, providing the mobility and stats Tristana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Tristana against Vex are The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards and Infinity Edge. 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 Vex matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vex
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Tristana early game win rateTristana40.0%
Vex early game win rateVex60.0%
Late Game
Vex
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Tristana late game win rateTristana20.0%
Vex late game win rateVex80.0%

Vex dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Tristana. This lopsided early game means Vex can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Vex is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Tristana. Extended games heavily favor Vex, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Vex 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 Vex

Precision rune tree - Tristana primary runes vs VexPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Tristana rune vs VexTriumph - best Tristana rune vs VexLegend: Alacrity - best Tristana rune vs VexCoup de Grace - best Tristana rune vs Vex
Resolve rune tree - Tristana secondary runes vs VexResolve
Demolish - best Tristana rune vs VexOvergrowth - best Tristana rune vs Vex
100.0% WR

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


Tristana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.51%4896.179713,88449.8%51.1%
50.48%4166.080013,73755.4%46.5%
52.66%3766.380413,85756.8%49.3%
53.19%3616.384013,42550.3%56.0%
45.23%3256.383613,96641.8%48.0%
47.49%2996.689514,70252.5%44.2%
48.43%2236.482913,79445.3%51.3%
53.71%1756.585614,68553.6%53.8%
55.92%1526.178513,85158.8%53.6%
49.67%1516.386514,27856.3%44.8%
45.59%1366.078112,83348.6%42.2%
55.91%1276.488914,13648.4%63.1%
46.94%986.478713,85648.8%45.6%
53.13%966.381913,87454.2%52.1%
52.63%956.179812,85244.0%62.2%
47.37%956.283313,42151.1%44.0%
41.57%896.483813,68442.9%40.4%
46.67%756.578212,64346.3%47.1%
45.83%726.272613,20341.2%50.0%
46.48%716.279914,08051.4%41.7%
42.03%696.186514,58838.9%43.1%
51.11%456.479512,51841.7%61.9%
47.50%406.382215,06246.1%48.1%
61.54%396.285914,24983.3%42.9%
60.00%356.280114,11750.0%66.7%
47.06%346.588013,31737.5%55.6%
56.25%326.494315,19750.0%60.0%
53.33%306.399714,68846.1%58.8%
65.38%266.284314,48366.7%64.3%
54.55%226.067812,06369.2%33.3%
54.55%226.572512,10953.3%57.1%
30.00%206.477712,56033.3%27.3%
40.00%206.496415,40244.4%36.4%
42.11%196.695514,63050.0%33.3%
26.32%196.079011,92922.2%30.0%
38.89%186.266312,20150.0%30.0%
44.44%187.082415,06350.0%41.7%
38.89%186.06788,78635.7%50.0%
41.18%176.990413,79327.3%66.7%
52.94%175.856010,58866.7%37.5%
33.33%156.787816,24320.0%40.0%
60.00%156.892213,87550.0%66.7%
57.14%145.960411,66760.0%55.6%
41.67%126.055110,51342.9%40.0%
54.55%116.676513,62475.0%42.9%
36.36%116.95599,81325.0%66.7%
30.00%106.666314,19340.0%20.0%
50.00%106.284310,88533.3%75.0%
60.00%105.463412,59233.3%71.4%
50.00%106.483015,57033.3%57.1%
66.67%96.296415,853100.0%57.1%
75.00%86.31,13214,04233.3%100.0%
75.00%87.096213,88275.0%75.0%
50.00%86.484113,58640.0%66.7%
57.14%77.987412,73250.0%66.7%
28.57%76.888416,4990.0%33.3%
85.71%76.391311,58283.3%100.0%
85.71%77.162710,85480.0%100.0%
33.33%66.286111,16533.3%33.3%
33.33%66.068811,55950.0%25.0%
50.00%66.279414,9160.0%60.0%
60.00%55.787911,06050.0%66.7%
60.00%57.589711,25866.7%50.0%
20.00%55.474613,4720.0%20.0%

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Tristana vs Vex - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Tristana do against Vex in League of Legends?

Vex wins the Tristana vs Vex matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to Tristana's 30.0%, a 40.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Tristana do against Vex in the early game?

In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Tristana with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Vex players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Tristana do against Vex in the late game?

In the late game, Vex takes over the Tristana vs Vex matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Vex scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Tristana vs Vex matchup?

Vex wins the matchup against Tristana with a 70.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 40.0 percentage point advantage means Vex is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Tristana build against Vex?

The best Tristana build against Vex includes The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards, Infinity Edge with Chainlaced Crushers. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Tristana runes against Vex?

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

Does Tristana counter Vex?

No, Tristana struggles against Vex with only a 30.0% win rate. Vex has the advantage in this matchup. Tristana players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vex's lead.

How do I play Tristana against Vex?

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