Jhin vs Tristana ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Jhin vs Tristana

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Jhin's ability to punish Tristana's last-hit approach with fourth-shot burst and (Q) bounce damage.
Jhin wins short trades by leveraging range and root setup, but loses extended DPS fights to Tristana's resets.
Hold wave thin to maintain poke angles and avoid giving Tristana safe jump windows or turret pressure.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto and (Q) bounce when Tristana commits to melee or cannon minion last hits and fourth shot is ready.
Only punish last hits if enemy support is out of engage range or cannot trade back immediately.
Hold (W) to root Tristana after support CC or trap damage marks her, avoiding blind (W) usage.

Danger windows

Respect Tristana's level 2 all-in window when she can jump with support follow-up for burst and (E) stacks.
Avoid extended trades during Jhin's reload or when (W) root is missed or used without setup.
Beware stepping too far forward if enemy support controls brush or can immediately engage after Tristana's jump.

Early game

Use early waves to keep the wave thin and punish Tristana stepping up for caster and melee minions.
Prioritize hitting fourth shot on Tristana during her last-hit animations when enemy support cannot immediately punish.
Avoid pushing into large waves that enable (E) passive splash and reset all-in potential.

Power spikes

Fourth shot ready: Punish Tristana's last-hit attempts decisively to force health leads and recalls.
Level 6 (R) unlocks long-range execute to zone Tristana from recalls and dragon exits after poke or pick setups.
First completed damage item strengthens fourth-shot threat, increasing lane pressure and forcing Tristana to respect trades.

Win conditions

Convert fourth-shot lane pressure into forced recalls and turret plates by crashing waves after punishing CS.
Use trap zones and (R) to control dragon approaches and deny Tristana safe retreat paths.
Leverage health leads and item spikes to secure vision and objective control, enabling safer teamfight DPS positioning.