Tristana vs Caitlyn ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Tristana vs Caitlyn

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on level 2 all-in windows where Tristana can jump with support follow-up to punish Caitlyn's lower mobility.
Tristana wins extended trades and turret pressure by stacking (E) fully and using resets to snowball.
Caitlyn controls lane priority early with range and traps, so Tristana must leverage wave crashes and support cooldowns to punish.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto Caitlyn during her last-hit animations only if enemy support cannot zone or punish.
Use (E) burst stacked on Caitlyn when she walks up for CS, then reset with (W) if support follow-up exists.
Avoid committing all-in if (E) is ready, as it negates jump engage and punishes overextension.

Danger windows

(W) traps layered with support CC create lethal root zones near turret and brush.
Avoid jumping forward when (E) is available, as it slows and pushes Tristana away, ruining all-in.
Respect enemy support presence in brush or river, which can immediately punish Tristana's forward trades or jumps.

Early game

Push first two waves to reach level 2 before Caitlyn, enabling jump all-in with support cover.
Punish Caitlyn's last-hit attempts on low-health caster minions when her support cannot immediately trade back.
Avoid jumping into large waves or near Caitlyn's trap zones to prevent getting rooted or disengaged.

Power spikes

Level 2 spike: (W) jump plus (E) burst enable strong all-in trades when support can follow.
First completed marksman item: increases burst and turret plate pressure, allowing forced recalls and snowball.
Late game: Tristana's scaling and resets outpace Caitlyn's poke, enabling safer extended fights and turret dives.

Win conditions

Convert level 2 all-in kills or forced recalls into turret plate damage by crashing waves with stacked (E).
Use reset potential after kills to continue jumping for picks or safe escapes, snowballing lane dominance.
Translate lane pressure into dragon vision and mid-game objective control by forcing Caitlyn under turret early.