Corki vs Tristana ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Corki vs Tristana

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on denying Tristana's level 2 all-in and punishing her passive wave push.
Corki wins extended trades with (R) poke and controls recalls with mid-range poke pressure.
Hold wave near your side to punish Tristana's last-hit attempts before she stacks (E).

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto and (Q) punish Tristana's last-hit animations when support cannot zone.
Use (R) repeatedly post-6 to soften Tristana before she can jump or stack (E).
Avoid extended trades without (R) or when (W) is on cooldown to prevent all-in vulnerability.

Danger windows

Respect Tristana's level 2 all-in window when (W) and (E) are available with support follow-up.
Avoid stepping forward when (W) is up without support cover to prevent burst resets.
Beware of enemy support controlling brush or engage zones that enable Tristana's jump all-in.

Early game

Use first three waves to farm safely behind minions and chip with (Q) before level 6.
Avoid using (W) forward early to not open all-in windows for Tristana and her support.
Punish Tristana stepping up for caster minion last hits only if enemy support is out of engage range.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R) for sustained poke, enabling Corki to control mid-game fights and force recalls.
First completed damage item boosts poke damage, making trades more punishing and wave control stronger.
Mid-game item spikes increase poke reliability, turning neutral trades into winning trades for Corki.

Win conditions

Convert poke damage and health leads into crashing waves to secure turret plates.
Use (R) poke to force Tristana recalls, denying her turret pressure and reset opportunities.
Scale through item spikes to outpoke and out-sustain Tristana in mid-game teamfights and objective setups.