Nilah vs Tristana ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nilah vs Tristana

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Nilah wins by punishing Tristana's short-range all-in windows with (W) and support follow-up.
Tristana controls lane priority early with level 2 all-in and turret pressure from (E) stacks.
Hold wave near your side to deny Tristana safe jump angles and last-hit punish windows.

Trading pattern

Hit Tristana during last-hit animations when she steps into your short range and support can't punish.
Use (W) to block Tristana's auto retaliation during all-ins initiated by your support.
Avoid stepping forward if enemy support controls brush or can immediately counter-engage your punish attempt.

Danger windows

Tristana's level 2 jump with support follow-up creates lethal all-in risk; avoid extended trades before this.
Watch for (E) fully stacked burst combined with (W) jump resets; avoid stepping forward during these cooldowns.
Respect enemy support control of brush and engage zones that enable Tristana's jump resets or follow-ups.

Early game

Use first three waves to farm protected near your tower to avoid Tristana's level 2 jump.
Punish Tristana stepping up for caster minion last hits only if enemy support can't trade back.
Avoid fighting when (W) jump is off cooldown without your support ready to engage.

Power spikes

Level 6: Use (R) to pull Tristana and support into committed fights, maximizing your short-range damage.
First marksman item: Increase all-in threat by forcing fights when support can start and enemy poke is down.
Respect Tristana's level 2 all-in spike; avoid trades before your support can counter-engage.

Win conditions

Convert health leads into wave crashes near your tower to deny Tristana turret plates and resets.
Use support engage and (W) timing to force recalls or kills, securing first item spikes and dragon control.
Scale into teamfights where (R) can lock multiple targets for your short-range damage and support follow-up.