Xayah vs Tristana ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xayah vs Tristana

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Xayah setting feather lines to punish Tristana's all-in dash and last-hit paths.
Xayah wins extended trades with feather root control and self-peel, but Tristana pressures early with level 2 all-in.
Xayah needs stable wave states to set feathers safely and avoid Tristana's passive push exposing her.

Trading pattern

Punish Tristana's last-hit attempts by stepping forward when she walks into feather lines, only if support can't trade back.
Avoid trades when (W) jump is available without support cooldowns to follow up.
Use (E) to root Tristana when she commits through feathers, especially after she uses (W) forward without reset.

Danger windows

Respect Tristana's level 2 all-in window when (W) and (E) burst are available with support follow-up.
Avoid standing near low-health minions when (E) stacks can explode for lethal burst.
Be cautious when (R) knockback is ready to interrupt your engage or peel attempts.

Early game

Use the first three waves to thin caster minions and place feathers through Tristana's last-hit path.
Avoid stepping forward for last hits when Tristana's support controls brush or threat zone.
Delay engaging until level 6 to leverage (R) for denying Tristana's jump all-in and punishing chase.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) grants untargetability and feather burst, letting Xayah deny Tristana's all-in and punish chases.
First completed marksman item improves Xayah's DPS and feather threat, enabling longer front-to-back fights.
Two-item spike solidifies sustained damage, allowing Xayah to control trades and punish overcommitments through feather roots.

Win conditions

Convert feather control and (R) usage into denying Tristana's jumps and forcing recalls.
Crash waves after punishing Tristana's all-in to secure turret plates and dragon setup.
Scale into mid and late game where Xayah's self-peel and front-to-back DPS outmatch Tristana's burst resets.