Tristana vs Samira ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Back to matchup selector

Champion

Opponent

RoleGenerate matchup

Tristana

VS

ADC

Samira

Tristana vs Samira

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Tristana's ability to force level 2 or 3 all-ins with support follow-up.
Tristana wins short trades and lane pressure through (E) burst and turret plate threat, while Samira needs grouped all-ins.
Tristana benefits from crashing waves to pressure turret plates and snowball resets, denying Samira safe farming windows.

Trading pattern

Punish Samira's last-hit attempts by auto-attacking when she is locked in animation and support is out of zone.
Use (E) to stack burst damage during committed trades, then jump (W) only if support follow-up is ready.
Drop punish attempts if enemy support controls brush or can immediately counter-engage after your jump.

Danger windows

Respect (W) projectile block timing which can negate your poke and open her dash (E) for all-in.
Avoid jumping forward if enemy support cooldowns or engage tools are available to punish your commitment.
Beware of grouped all-ins after Samira stacks Style and channels (R), especially with allied engage support.

Early game

Push first three waves quickly to hit level 2 before Samira and threaten (W) all-ins with support cover.
Punish Samira stepping up for low-health caster minions if enemy support cannot immediately trade back.
Avoid jumping into large enemy waves where minion aggro and Samira's support peel punish your all-in.

Power spikes

Level 2 spike: (W) plus full (E) stacks enable sudden all-ins that can force Samira off the wave.
First completed marksman item gives stronger burst and turret pressure, allowing plate damage after winning trades.
Late-game scaling with extended range and resets lets Tristana dominate teamfights and safely clean up kills.

Win conditions

Convert winning trades into turret plate damage by crashing waves and stacking (E) before recalls or kills.
Use level and item spikes to force all-ins or turret pressure, then snowball resets into dragon control.
Maintain lane priority to deny Samira safe dash resets and force her under turret before mid-game objectives.