Tristana vs Zeri ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Tristana vs Zeri

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on level 2 all-ins where Tristana's jump and burst can punish Zeri's weaker early game.
Tristana wins short burst trades and turret pressure, while Zeri prefers extended fights around walls and item spikes.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto-attack Zeri during her last-hit animations if enemy support is out of position.
Use (E) burst on Zeri when stacked in small waves or near turret plates to maximize damage and pressure.
Avoid committing (W) forward without support CC ready, as Zeri can kite and punish overextensions.

Danger windows

Avoid engaging when (E) dash is available near walls, as she can escape or reposition easily.
Respect windows when enemy support controls brush or zone your jump, denying your all-in follow-up.
Be cautious during extended fights with (R) active, as she gains movement and damage uptime.

Early game

Push first two waves to hit level 2 before Zeri and threaten a jump all-in with support follow-up.
Punish Zeri's last-hit attempts on caster minions when her (E) is down and support cannot trade back.
Avoid jumping into large waves where minion aggro and enemy peel negate your all-in threat.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (W) jump and (E) burst, enabling sudden all-ins that punish Zeri's low early agency.
First completed marksman item increases your all-in burst and turret pressure, forcing Zeri into defensive recalls.
Late-game scaling with resets and turret pressure outpaces Zeri's extended kite fights if you snowball early.

Win conditions

Convert early level 2 all-in wins into turret plates by crashing waves with stacked (E).
Use resets from kills or assists to continue pressuring bot lane and secure dragon control.
Snowball item spikes into mid-game objective fights by forcing Zeri under turret and denying her safe farming.