Pantheon vs Trundle TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Pantheon vs Trundle

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Pantheon is an early lane bully who must pressure Trundle to deny his scaling and avoid extended fights.
Use empowered (Q) and (W) stun to control the lane and force Trundle into uncomfortable trades.

Trading pattern

Start trades with (W) stun when empowered (Q) is ready to maximize burst damage.
Use (E) to block Trundle's counterattack damage, especially after his (Q) attack damage steal.
Avoid extended trades where Trundle can fight inside (W) and use (E) pillar to cut off escape paths.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (E) is down, as Trundle's damage and sustain through (Q) and (R) become more threatening.
Avoid fighting near (E) pillar, which can block your escape and slow you.
After using (W) to engage, watch for predictable retaliation windows where Trundle can punish your cooldowns.

Early game

Take advantage of level 2-3 empowered (Q), (W), and (E) to win short trades and build a health lead.
Avoid using (E) too early to block damage; save it to negate Trundle's main retaliation.
Crash waves aggressively after winning trades to create roam opportunities with (R).

Power spikes

Level 2-3: Use empowered (Q), (W), and (E) to force lane dominance and deny Trundle safe farming.
Level 6: Crash waves and roam with (R) to impact other lanes before Trundle can scale.
Respect Trundle's level 6 (R) stat drain; avoid prolonged fights when he activates it on you.

Win conditions

Snowball early by landing empowered (Q) and (W) trades to deny Trundle scaling and control wave state.
Use wave crashes to create roam pressure with (R) and help other lanes snowball.
Avoid extended duels; rely on burst trades and map pressure to close the game before Trundle's mid-game strength.