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Zilean vs Tristana MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean vs Tristana

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use (Q) double bombs to zone Tristana and control wave pressure early.
Leverage (E) speed to manipulate trade distance and avoid her jump all-ins.
Hold (R) to deny Tristana's burst resets and protect your ADC from all-ins.

Trading pattern

Set bombs on minions or slowed targets to force Tristana to respect your zone.
Use (E) speed to initiate or disengage trades, especially when her (W) is down.
Avoid trading when bombs miss or (R) is unavailable to counter her burst.

Danger windows

Respect her level 2 all-in window when (W) jump and support follow-up are ready.
Avoid extended trades when (E) is stacked on her or (R) knockback is available.
Be cautious if wave is pushed and you lack vision; she can exploit resets or jungle ganks.

Early game

Contest level 2 carefully; avoid extended trades if Tristana and support hit it first.
Use (Q) bombs on minions to threaten double-stun setups around level 3.
Watch for her passive push; prepare to reset wave to avoid unsafe positions.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your (Q)+(E) combo; use it to contest her early all-in potential.
Level 3 grants (W), enabling double bombs; punish her when she steps into bomb zones.
Level 6 (R) changes fights; save it to negate her all-in or reset burst damage.

Win conditions

Control wave with bomb zones and speed boosts to enable safe ADC trades.
Use (R) to deny her burst resets and force her to hesitate on all-ins.
Coordinate with ADC to punish her jump misuse or cooldowns, forcing recalls or turret damage.

Tip: For Zilean vs Tristana, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup