How are champion matchup win rates calculated?

Win rates are calculated from thousands of ranked games in Emerald+ elo on the current patch. Data is sourced from OP.GG and updated regularly.

What does a 55% win rate matchup mean?

A 55% win rate means Champion 1 wins 55 out of every 100 games against Champion 2 in ranked. Anything above 52% is considered a favorable matchup.

Do matchup win rates change every patch?

Yes. Champion buffs, nerfs, item changes, and meta shifts can all affect matchup win rates. Our data updates with each new patch.

Should I always pick the counter champion?

Not necessarily. Comfort and experience on a champion often matter more than counter-picking, especially below Diamond. A 2-3% win rate difference is easily overcome by champion mastery.

What rank is the matchup data from?

All matchup data is sourced from Emerald+ ranked games to ensure the data reflects skilled play. Lower elo matchups can differ significantly.

Patch 26.9 Data

Champion Matchups

Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.

Champion 1

Kai'Sa

Champion 2

Tristana

49.2%

Kai'Sa win rate vs Tristana

Skill matchup — could go either way

1,542

Games Analyzed

49.2%

Kai'Sa WR

50.8%

Tristana WR

-67

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Tristana Level 2

Kai'Sa Level 6

Tristana Level 6

Kai'Sa Q evolve

Kai'Sa 2 items

Tristana 3 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Kai'Sa is strongest mid game while Tristana peaks late game. Play around your power window.

Mixed Resistances

Kai'Sa deals Mixed damage while Tristana deals AD. Build resistances accordingly Ã¢â‚¬â€ don't stack the wrong type.

Mirror Playstyle

Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.

Exploit Kai'Sa's Weakness

Kai'Sa's main weakness: Short range, weak early, needs evolves to function. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Kai'Sa Win Condition

Evolve abilities, R into backline or R for safety, hybrid damage

Tristana Win Condition

W reset snowball, E bomb burst, longest range ADC late game

Recommended Items

Kai'Sa

Kraken Slayer

Core

Build every game

Nashor's Tooth

Core

Build every game

Rabadon's

Core

Build every game

Plated Steelcaps

Defensive

Armor boots vs Tristana's AD damage

Bramble Vest

Counter

Grievous wounds + armor vs Tristana's sustain/autos

Death's Dance

Defensive

Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown

Tristana

Kraken Slayer

Core

Build every game

Rapid Firecannon

Core

Build every game

Infinity Edge

Core

Build every game

Kai'Sa's Worst Matchups

Tristana's Worst Matchups

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