Tristana vs Draven ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Tristana vs Draven

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on level 2 all-ins with (W) and (E) burst, favoring Tristana's early agency.
Tristana wins extended trades and turret pressure, Draven dominates short trades with axe autos.
Tristana wants to crash waves to threaten plates and force Draven recalls before item spikes.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto Draven during last-hit animations only if enemy support can't immediately trade back.
Use (E) burst stacked fully to punish Draven caught near turret plates or low-health minions.
Avoid jumping (W) unless your support can follow up or you expect a reset to escape or continue.

Danger windows

Draven is most dangerous when he has 1-2 axes spinning and enemy support can't punish his catch paths.
Avoid stepping up when (E) is available to interrupt your (W) jump or escape.
Respect enemy support control of brush or engage cooldowns that can punish your jump forward.

Early game

Push first two waves to hit level 2 before Draven and threaten jump all-in with support follow-up.
Punish Draven's last-hit attempts on caster minions when enemy support can't punish your step forward.
Avoid jumping into large waves early; wait for a small or crashing wave to reduce minion damage.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (W) jump plus (E) burst, enabling sudden all-ins with support setup.
First completed marksman item lets you convert winning trades into turret plates and dragon priority.
Late game, Tristana's range and resets outscale Draven's short trade burst and limited mobility.

Win conditions

Use level 2 all-in windows and support follow-up to force Draven off the wave and secure plates.
Crash waves after winning trades to pressure turret and force Draven recalls before his item spike.
Snowball resets from kills to control dragon vision and teamfight DPS positioning in mid-game.