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Tristana League Classic Patch HistoryLC

Tristana Patch History

Marksman / Assassin

League ClassicAlso in: Tristana in Wild RiftTristana in League of Legends

Tristana Current Status

Tristana was last adjusted in Patch 26.17 (). Across 2 patches, Tristana has received 1 adjustment since release in Patch 26.15.

Build GuideInfinity EdgePhantom DancerLast WhisperAD Carry

Tristana Build Guide (AD Carry)

Tristana is the safest scaling carry: Draw a Bead means she outranges everyone late, Rocket Jump resets on kills, and Buster Shot un-invents dive comps. Survive lane and the late game is scripted in your favor.

Summoner Spells

FlashBarrier

Runes

  • Mark of Attack Damage9x Mark of Attack Damage (+1 Attack Damage)
  • Seal of Armor9x Seal of Armor (+1 Armor)
  • Glyph of Magic Resist9x Glyph of Magic Resist (+1.4 Magic Resist)
  • Quintessence of Attack Damage3x Quintessence of Attack Damage (+2.25 Attack Damage)

Flat attack damage for last hits and trades; armor and magic resist keep the early lane - her weakest phase - stable.

Masteries 21/9/0

Offense (21)
Summoner's Wrath 0/10/1
Fury 4/44/4
Sorcery 0/40/4
Butcher 0/20/2
Deadliness 4/44/4
Blast 0/40/4
Destruction 0/10/1
Havoc 3/33/3
Weapon Expertise 1/11/1
Arcane Knowledge 0/10/1
Lethality 2/22/2
Brute Force 2/22/2
Mental Force 0/30/3
Spellsword 0/10/1
Frenzy 1/11/1
Sunder 3/33/3
Archmage 0/40/4
Executioner 1/11/1
Defense (9)
Summoner's Resolve 0/10/1
Perseverance 0/30/3
Durability 4/44/4
Tough Skin 2/22/2
Hardiness 3/33/3
Resistance 0/30/3
Bladed Armor 0/10/1
Unyielding 0/20/2
Relentless 0/20/2
Veteran's Scars 0/10/1
Safeguard 0/10/1
Block 0/10/1
Tenacious 0/30/3
Juggernaut 0/30/3
Defender 0/10/1
Legendary Armor 0/30/3
Good Hands 0/10/1
Reinforced Armor 0/10/1
Honor Guard 0/10/1

21/9/0 carry page: the full physical tree feeds the late-game range advantage.

Skill Order R > Q > E > W

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Rapid FireQQQQQ
Rocket JumpWWWWW
Explosive ShotEEEEE
Buster ShotRRR

Max Rapid Fire - attack speed is her whole damage story. Explosive Shot second for the healing cut and poke; Rocket Jump ranks last, the reset never needed them.

Item Build

Starting

Doran's BladeDoran's Blade

The standard carry start.

Early goals

Doran's Bladex2Doran's BladeB. F. SwordB. F. SwordBerserker's GreavesBerserker's Greaves

Doran's stacking into an early B. F. Sword; play safe, scale inevitable.

Core build

Infinity EdgeInfinity EdgePhantom DancerPhantom DancerLast WhisperLast Whisper

Infinity Edge, Phantom Dancer, Last Whisper: the crit core delivered from max range.

Boots

Berserker's GreavesBerserker's GreavesMercury's TreadsMercury's Treads

Berserker's Greaves standard; Mercury's Treads into heavy crowd control.

Situational

The BloodthirsterThe BloodthirsterGuardian AngelGuardian AngelQuicksilver SashQuicksilver SashBanshee's VeilBanshee's Veil

Bloodthirster for sustain, Guardian Angel and Quicksilver Sash for the late fights you must survive, Banshee's against picks.

Item path informed in part by the League of Legends Wiki's 2013 strategy page (CC BY-SA).

Ability DetailsFull kit, stats, and scaling
Draw a BeadLC
Passive - Draw a Bead

Permamently increases Tristana's Attack Range and Explosive Shot's cast range by 0 to 153 (based on level).

Rapid FireLC
Q - Rapid Fire
Cost: 50 Mana
CD: 20

Increases Tristana's Attack Speed by 30/45/60/75/90% for 7 seconds.

Rocket JumpLC
W - Rocket Jump
Cost: 80 Mana
CD: 22/20/18/16/14

Tristana fires at the ground to propel herself to target location, dealing 70/115/160/205/250 (+80% AP) magic damage and Slows by 60% for 2.5 seconds when she lands. On a champion kill or assist, the Cooldown is refreshed.

Explosive ShotLC
E - Explosive Shot
Cost: 50/60/70/80/90 Mana
CD: 16

Passive: Enemies explode when slain by Tristana's basic attacks, dealing 50/75/100/125/150 (+25% AP) magic damage to nearby enemies. Active: Rends target enemy, applying 50% Grievous Wounds and dealing 110/150/190/230/270 (+100% AP) magic damage over 5 seconds.

Buster ShotLC
R - Buster Shot
Cost: 100 Mana
CD: 60

Tristana fires a massive cannonball at an enemy unit, dealing 300/400/500 (+150% AP) magic damage and Knocks surrounding units back 600/800/1000 distance.

Base Stats

HP: 497
HP/lvl: 82
HP Regen: 1.15
AD: 49.5
AD/lvl: 3
Armor: 22
Armor/lvl: 3
MR: 30
Attack Range: 550
Attack Speed: 0.656
Move Speed: 325
Mana: 225

Tristana Changes

Patch 26.17

change

Tristana is clearly a peak performer in bot lane while mid lane AP Tristana in mid is doing just fine, so we’re taking aim at AD-specific Tristana nerfs to her attack speed. Her mana growth compensation is meant to mostly compensate mid Tristana for the small amount of collateral damage she’s receiving.

Base Stats

  • Attack Speed Growth: 4% → 3%
  • Mana Growth: 32 → 40

Q - Rapid Fire

  • Mana Cost: 50 → 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 90

Patch 26.15

new

Tristana added to League Classic

Added to League Classic at launch.

[New] Champion

  • Tristana joins the League Classic roster with their classic-era kit.

Related League Classic Champions

Tristana League Classic FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tristana last changed in League Classic?
Tristana was last adjusted in League Classic Patch 26.17, released August 25, 2026. That patch changed Base Stats (Attack Speed Growth: 4% → 3%); Q - Rapid Fire (Mana Cost: 50 → 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 90).
How many times has Tristana been buffed or nerfed in League Classic?
Tristana has been changed in 2 League Classic patches: 1 adjustment.
Was Tristana changed in League Classic Patch 26.18?
No - Tristana was not changed in Patch 26.18. Its most recent change was in Patch 26.17.
What is the best Tristana build in League Classic?
Tristana's League Classic build guide is for AD Carry, with core items Infinity Edge, Phantom Dancer and Last Whisper. The full guide on this page covers items, runes, masteries and skill order.
When was Tristana released in League Classic?
Tristana was released in League Classic in Patch 26.15 on July 29, 2026.