Aphelios vs Tristana ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Aphelios vs Tristana

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Lane turns on managing weapon pairs to punish Tristana's all-in windows and wave pressure.
Aphelios wins extended trades with the right weapon cycle; Tristana threatens early level 2 all-ins.
Control wave near your side to deny Tristana's jump angles and avoid her passive push exposing you.

Trading pattern

Punish Tristana when she steps up for last hits using Calibrum (Q) poke if enemy support can't punish.
Avoid trades when your Gravitum root is spent or when enemy support controls brush and zone you.
Use Infernum splash to pressure grouped minions and discourage her from safely stacking (E).

Danger windows

Respect Tristana's level 2 jump (W) when supported, especially if her support can follow up immediately.
Avoid trading when her (E) is fully stacked and she can burst or reset with (W).
Do not overextend without peel when your Gravitum root or key weapon pair is unavailable.

Early game

Use the first three waves to hold a manageable wave and punish Tristana's last hits with (Q) range.
Respect Tristana's level 2 power spike; avoid stepping up before your support can contest her jump.
Thin caster minions early to reduce her (E) splash and limit her turret plate pressure.

Power spikes

Strong weapon pairs create windows to outpoke or root Tristana, enabling safer trades and wave control.
Level 6 (R) with the right weapon amplifies poke or burst, letting you contest her all-in or disengage.
First completed marksman item strengthens your DPS to contest turret plates and dragon setups.

Win conditions

Convert Calibrum and Infernum windows into CS leads by punishing her last-hit attempts.
Use weapon spikes and support peel to survive early all-ins and force Tristana under turret.
Translate lane pressure into turret plates and dragon control by crashing waves on your terms.