Pantheon & Tristana vs Samira & Leona
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- Pre-6: You win through Q poke advantage and W engage threat, forcing Samira into defensive positioning while Tristana farms safely.
- Post-6: They win if Leona lands E-Q combo as Samira R provides more sustained damage than your burst rotation can handle.
Synergy & Trading
- Use Q poke to force Samira low, then W-Q combo when she's in kill range while Tristana follows with her damage rotation.
- Save E for blocking Samira's Q or Leona's R damage during all-ins rather than using it for poke.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Roam frequently after level 3 as your lane naturally pushes and other lanes are easier to impact than this scaling matchup.
- Best roam timings are when Tristana has wave control and enemies are pushed up, typically after successful poke rotations.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste W on Leona when Samira is nearby as you'll be stuck in melee range against her superior DPS without escape tools.
- Never use E defensively against poke when you could save it for blocking Samira R damage during crucial teamfight moments.
Created on 01/08/2026
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