Which team synergies work best with Tristana?

Tristana activates Emissary and Artillerist, making them a vital anchor in meta lineups built around these traits.

How many copies of Tristana exist in the TFT Set 13 pool?

As a $2-cost champion, there are 25 total copies in the shared champion bag across all 8 players in the lobby.

All ChampionsTristana

★★

Tristana

Tier B$2 Gold

EmissaryArtillerist

Avg Place

#4.12

Top 4 Rate

58.4%

Win Rate

14.8%

Ability: Draw a Bead

Fire a cannonball at target, dealing () physical damage. If they die, the cannonball ricochets to the nearest enemy, dealing the overkill damage. When it does, permanently gain @TFTUnitProperty.:TFT13_TristanaASPerStack@% Attack Damage.(Current Bonus: @TFTUnitProperty.:TFT13_TristanaASGain@% )

Starting Mana20 / 60

Attack Range4 Hexes

Attack Speed0.75

Base Damage42

Base Attributes & Scaling

Health

550

Armor

Magic Resist

DPS

Best in Slot (BiS) Items

Infinity Edge

BiS #1

Gain Precision.{{TFT_Keyword_Precision}}

Guinsoo's Rageblade

BiS #1

Gain % stacking Attack Speed every second.

Bloodthirster

BiS #1

Once per combat at % Health, gain a % max Health Shield that lasts up to seconds.

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Tristana Item Performance & Placement Delta Matrix

Challenger Elo • Baseline #4.45

Item	Games	Avg Place	Placement Delta	Top 4 Rate	Win Rate
Infinity EdgeBiS	20,400	#4.2	-0.25	56.3%	17%
Guinsoo's RagebladeBiS	11,400	#4.12	-0.33	58.3%	18%
BloodthirsterBiS	8,400	#4.04	-0.41	60.3%	18.9%
Spear of Shojin	6,900	#4.72	+0.27	43.3%	10.8%
Blue Buff	6,000	#4.77	+0.32	42%	10.2%
Warmog's Armor	5,400	#4.82	+0.37	40.8%	9.6%
Bramble Vest	4,971	#4.87	+0.42	39.5%	9%

Set 13 $2-Cost Guide

Tristana Strategy: Positioning, Item Builds & Synergies

Tristana is a Tier B $2-cost champion in TFT Set 13. With 4 hex attack range and 20/60 mana curve, maximizing their value requires tailored frontline support and Best-in-Slot itemization.

Carry Itemization Priority

Prioritize combining 3 core items early. As demonstrated in the delta matrix above, equipping full Best-in-Slot items dramatically reduces average placement by over 0.35 spots in Grandmaster and Challenger lobbies.

3-Star Upgrades & Pool Economy

Check whether other lobby opponents are holding copies of Tristana. If uncontested, slow-rolling with 50+ gold interest at optimal levels maximizes your probability of hitting a 3-star power spike.

Key Strategic Takeaways

Primary itemization should focus on: Infinity Edge, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Bloodthirster.
Synergizes best with Emissary, Artillerist compositions.
Pool bag size has exactly 25 copies in the shared game lobby.
Positioning: Safe backline corner protected from assassins and direct spell line of fire.

TFT Strategy & FAQs

Tristana Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about piloting Tristana in TFT Set 13.

Tristana's statistical best build includes Infinity Edge, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Bloodthirster. These items maximize Draw a Bead spell frequency, critical damage, or frontline durability.