Matchup
Heavy AD damageSustained DPSHigh burst
Skill matchup
Build vs Tristana
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
90%
5%Anti AD
Anti AP
Anti Tank
DPS
83.3% WR6 games
Precision
Lethal Tempo
Presence of Mind
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Inspiration
Magical Footwear
Biscuit Delivery
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
Xayah
TristanaPassive
Neutral
Aggressive
Tristana's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Draw a Bead (P)
Increases Tristana's Attack Range as she levels.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20s | 22s | 16s | – |
| 6 | 18s | 22s | 16s | 1m40 |
| 9 | 16s | 20s | 16s | 1m40 |
| 11 | 16s | 18s | 16s | 1m40 |
| 16 | 16s | 14s | 15s | 1m40 |
| 18 | 16s | 14s | 14s | 1m40 |
Playing against Tristana
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
1
Tristana is very strong at level 2 (W all-in + E bomb): respect her level 2 power spike.
2
Her W can be interrupted by CC during the dash — a stun or knockup mid-air stops her.
3
If she places the bomb (E) on you, move away from your allies: the bomb deals AoE damage on detonation.
4
In mid game, she's relatively weak before she scales in range — force fights in this window.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026