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
Tristana
VS
Champion 2
Varus
vs

50.4%
Tristana win rate vs Varus
Skill matchup — could go either way
649
Games Analyzed
50.4%
Tristana WR
49.6%
Varus WR
+31
Avg Gold Diff @15
Tristana
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Varus
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Tristana
Level 2
Tristana
Level 6
Varus
Level 6
Varus
1 item
Varus
2 items
Tristana
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Tristana is strongest late game while Varus peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Tristana deals AD damage while Varus deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Varus's Weakness
Varus's main weakness: No mobility, assassins, all-in. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Tristana Win Condition
W reset snowball, E bomb burst, longest range ADC late game
Varus Win Condition
Q poke from range, R root chain engage, hybrid builds
Recommended Items
Tristana
Kraken Slayer
Core
Build every game

Rapid Firecannon
Core
Build every game

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game
Varus
Muramana
Core
Build every game

Luden's Tempest
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's Worst Matchups
Varus's Worst Matchups
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