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Caitlyn vs Tristana ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Tristana

Caitlyn vs Tristana

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Caitlyn wins short trades by punishing Tristana's forward CS steps with superior range.
Control the wave near your turret to deny Tristana turret plates and limit her all-in windows.

Trading pattern

Auto Tristana during her last-hit animations only if enemy support can't punish your forward step.
Layer (W) traps near turret and lane brushes to zone her escape and punish overextensions.
Avoid trading if (E) is down or enemy support controls brush and threat zones.

Danger windows

Tristana's level 2 jump and burst combo is lethal if her support can follow up.
Avoid stepping up when her (W) jump is ready and your (E) is on cooldown.
Respect enemy support presence in brush or river that enables her jump engage.

Early game

Push the first three waves to force Tristana under turret and set (W) traps on retreat paths.
Use (Q) to poke Tristana during her last hits on low-health caster minions.
Hold (E) to counter Tristana's jump engage; avoid using (E) for early poke.

Power spikes

Level 1 range advantage lets you punish Tristana's early CS attempts before she hits level 2.
First completed marksman item strengthens poke and turret pressure, enabling more punishing wave crashes.
Maintain (E) for safety; losing it opens you to Tristana's level 2 all-in with jump reset.

Win conditions

Convert range poke and wave crashes into turret plates and dragon vision control.
Punish Tristana's forced recalls by crashing waves and setting traps around turret exits.
Use superior lane pressure to build CS and item leads, denying her safe all-in windows and resets.

Tip: For Caitlyn vs Tristana, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast ADC lane check.

Updated Jun 7, 2026New matchup