Naafiri vs Tristana MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Tristana

Naafiri vs Tristana

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use (Q) poke to chip Tristana before committing to all-ins with (W) and (E).
Avoid engaging unless Tristana's jump (W) and knockback (R) are on cooldown.
Maintain wave states that prevent Tristana from safely stacking (E) or forcing resets.

Trading pattern

Start trades with (Q) poke, then commit with (W) only when Tristana's jump or knockback are down.
Punish Tristana's forward (W) if she fails to reset it by engaging with (R) enhanced chase.
Avoid all-ins when the wave is large to prevent minion damage punishing your engage path.

Danger windows

Respect Tristana's level 2 all-in window when she can jump with support CC follow-up.
Avoid committing when (R) knockback is available to prevent being pushed out of your engage.
Beware of large waves that make your (W) engage path predictable and punishable by minion aggro or enemy peel.

Early game

Prioritize landing (Q) early to build bleed and reduce Tristana's all-in threat.
Avoid fighting around Tristana's level 2 spike when she can jump with support follow-up.
Reset after pushing waves to deny Tristana turret plate pressure from (E) stacks.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks powerful chase and all-in potential; use it to punish isolated or low-health Tristana.
First lethality item spike makes your (Q) poke and burst significantly more threatening; pressure waves and trades then.
Track Tristana's level 2 to avoid her early jump all-in with support follow-up.

Win conditions

Use (Q) poke to create health advantage, then all-in with (W)(E)(R) when Tristana is isolated or low.
Track and punish (W) cooldown to force resets or kills before she can snowball.
Convert successful all-ins into mid lane pressure or roams to leverage your mobility and pack synergy.