Zed vs Tristana MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Tristana

Zed vs Tristana

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use level 3 combo (W)+(E)+(Q) to threaten trades and all-ins before Tristana hits level 6.
Deny Tristana's passive wave push by crashing waves to prevent her turret plate pressure.
Leverage superior early agency to punish her if she jumps forward without support follow-up.

Trading pattern

Engage trades with (W)+(E) for guaranteed damage, finish with (Q), and all-in with (R).
Punish Tristana immediately if she uses (W) forward without a reset opportunity.
Exploit cooldown windows after Tristana's jump and turret pressure abilities are down.

Danger windows

Respect Tristana's level 2 all-in window when she and her support can follow up on (W).
Avoid fighting when her (E) is fully stacked during trades or turret dives.
Beware of her (R) knockback disrupting your engage or finishing combos; save (R) usage accordingly.

Early game

Avoid extended trades before level 3 to prevent being bullied by Tristana's early all-in.
Use shadow (W) cautiously; missing it leaves you vulnerable to counter-engage.
Track Tristana's level 2 spike and back off if she and her support hit it first.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your full combo, enabling strong poke and all-in setups; use it when minion positioning favors you.
Level 6 (R) grants kill pressure and escape options; track availability to force picks or defensive resets.
First lethality item completion increases damage and trade reliability; pressure waves and fights more confidently.

Win conditions

Snowball by securing kills or forcing recalls around your level 3 and 6 spikes.
Use (R) to pick off Tristana or roam mid after pushing waves to extend pressure.
Deny her turret plate damage by crashing waves and punishing her passive push exposure.