Tristana ADC Guide: Complete Champion Kit, Runes & Build Path - Patch 14.16.1
Tristana is a versatile Yordle marksman who excels at both scaling and early-game damage. Her unique passive grants increased attack range with each level, reaching 661 range at level 18 from a base of 525.
Core Abilities:
- Passive: Draw A Bead - Increases attack range and ability range with each level
- Q: Rapid Fire - Grants bonus attack speed for 7 seconds
- W: Rocket Jump - Jumps to target area, dealing damage and slowing enemies
- E: Explosive Charge - Places a bomb that can be charged with attacks
- R: Buster Shot - Deals damage and knocks back targets
Key Mechanics:
- W cooldown resets on kills/assists and fully charged E detonations
- E can be stacked up to 4 times with basic attacks and abilities
- R can be used to trigger E stacks and create distance
Ability Order:
- Max E first (Explosive Charge)
- Max Q second (Rapid Fire)
- Max W last (Rocket Jump)
- Take R at levels 6/11/16
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Core Build Path:
- Focus on AD, attack speed, and crit chance
- Transition into armor penetration and lifesteal
- Requires approximately 4 items for maximum effectiveness
Playstyle:
- Strong level 2 all-in potential
- Scales exceptionally well into late game
- Combines good defensive tools with high damage output
- Effective at both short trades and extended fights
This champion excels at both early aggression and late-game scaling, making her a versatile pick for both new and experienced players.