AlistarTFT Comps
Brawler
Elderwood
2 CostThe best Alistar team comp features Brawler , Greenfather , Inferno , Avatar , Old Growth , Emerald Aspect , Juggernaut , Bounty Seeker , and Executioner with a 98.03% win rate. The most popular Alistar comp uses Brawler , Elderwood , Greenfather , Inferno , Old Growth , Emerald Aspect , Juggernaut , Bounty Seeker , and Executioner and is picked 1.87% of the time in TFT Set 18.
Explore the best TFT team compositions featuring Alistar as a core unit in your lineup. Our analysis covers 2 viable team comps that include Alistar, with an average win rate of 57.57% across all compositions. The top performing Alistar comp achieves an impressive 57.87% win rate, built around Brawler, Defender, Elderwood traits, while alternative builds leverage Brawler, Defender. This comprehensive table shows every competitive team composition using Alistar, sorted by win rate to help you find the strongest builds for climbing ranked. Each composition displays the complete champion lineup, optimal item builds for carry units, all active traits with breakpoints, and detailed performance statistics including average placement, win rate, first place rate, and pick rate. Toggle between 8 and 9 champion compositions using the filters above to match your preferred board state.
Avg Place 4.11 | Top 4 57.87% | First Place 11.38% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 4.17 | Top 4 57.27% | First Place 8.19% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Alistar Comp Trait Synergies in TFT Set 18
Brawler
Defender
Elderwood
Spellweaver
Fae
LunarPrimary Synergies
Alistar excels in compositions that leverage Brawler, Defender, Elderwood synergies. The Brawler trait appears in 100% of Alistar comps with a 57.6% average win rate. Building around these core traits provides consistent performance and flexible itemization options throughout the game.
Supporting Traits
Supporting traits like Spellweaver, Fae, Lunar complement Alistar comps by providing additional utility and stat bonuses. These secondary synergies often activate naturally when building your core composition, adding defensive or offensive capabilities without requiring dedicated slots.
How to Play the Best Alistar Comp
Stage 2-3Early Game
In this Brawler/Defender/Elderwood comp, Alistar is available early. Start your game by picking up Ornn, Xayah, LeBlanc. These 1-2 cost units form the foundation of this 57.9% win rate composition, providing early trait activations and board stability. Focus on building economy while collecting these pieces.
Stage 4-5Late Game
Complete this Brawler/Defender/Elderwood composition with Aphelios, Lillia, Alune, Gnar in the late game. These high-cost units are essential for the comp's 57.9% win rate. Level to 8-9 and prioritize 2-starring your carries.
ItemsBest in Slot Items for This Alistar Comp
For optimal Alistar itemization in this Brawler/Defender/Elderwood comp, prioritize equipping Alune with Adaptive Helm, Giant Slayer, Jeweled Gauntlet. Secondary item holders include LeBlanc (Giant Slayer, Hextech Gunblade, Spear of Shojin); Xayah (Giant Slayer, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Talisman of Ascension); Alistar (Adaptive Helm, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape); Ornn (Lightshield Crest, Spirit Visage, Warmogs Armor); Gnar (Thief's Gloves); Lillia (Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, Warmogs Armor); Aphelios (Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge, Kraken's Fury). Focus on collecting the right components during carousel rounds and PvE stages to complete these Best in Slot (BiS) items for maximum damage output and survivability.
PriorityTop Components to Look for on Carousel
When playing this Alistar Brawler/Defender/Elderwood comp, prioritize Giant's Belt, Recurve Bow, B.F. Sword, Tear Of The Goddess during carousel rounds and PvE stages. Giant's Belt is the most valuable component, appearing in 7 of the core items for this composition. Early carousel priority should focus on these key components to ensure you can complete your carry items by mid-game. If contested, look for completed items or flexible components that can pivot into multiple BiS options.
Pivot Suggestions
When playing Alistar in TFT Set 18, the Brawler/Defender/Elderwood composition with a 57.9% win rate is often the strongest choice. However, in competitive lobbies, other players may contest key units, making it difficult to 2-star your carries. Knowing when and how to pivot to alternative Alistar team comps is essential for maintaining a top 4 placement. Below are the best pivot compositions that share core units with the optimal Alistar build, allowing for a smooth transition without sacrificing too much board strength.
Pivot Option 1: Brawler/Defender/Elderwood
This Brawler/Defender/Elderwood composition shares 63% of its units with the best Alistar comp, achieving a 57.3% win rate. You'll need to sell Alune, Aphelios, Lillia from your board and replace them with Ezreal, Hecarim, Fiddlesticks. Best executed during Stage 4 when you have economy to find the new pieces. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Alistar's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
When to Pivot Your Alistar TFT Comp
Recognizing when to pivot is just as important as knowing what to pivot to. Scout your lobby early and often - if you see 2 or more players building the same Alistar composition, consider transitioning to one of these alternative builds. The best time to pivot is typically during Stage 3-4, before you've fully committed your gold and items to the contested build. Remember that a completed pivot comp with 2-star units will almost always outperform a contested comp stuck at 1-star. Use these Alistar pivot strategies to adapt to your lobby and secure consistent top 4 finishes in TFT Set 18.
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Alistar Set 18 Comps - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest win rate Alistar team comp?
The highest win rate Alistar team comp features Alistar, Ezreal, Gnar, Ivern, Kennen, Maokai, Amumu, Draven, Lux, and Taric with a 98.03% win rate. This comp utilizes the Brawler, Greenfather, Inferno, Avatar, Old Growth, Emerald Aspect, Juggernaut, Bounty Seeker, and Executioner traits and is picked 0.28% of the time.
Which Alistar team comp is most popular?
The most popular Alistar team comp uses Alistar, Ezreal, Gnar, Ivern, Kennen, Maokai, Amumu, Draven, and Taric with a pick rate of 1.87%. This composition features the Brawler, Elderwood, Greenfather, Inferno, Old Growth, Emerald Aspect, Juggernaut, Bounty Seeker, and Executioner traits and has a 73.55% win rate.
Which Alistar TFT team comp has the highest first place rate?
The Alistar comp with the highest first place rate includes Alistar, Ezreal, Gnar, Ivern, Kennen, Maokai, Amumu, Draven, Lux, and Taric and achieves first place 72.86% of the time. This comp uses the Brawler, Greenfather, Inferno, Avatar, Old Growth, Emerald Aspect, Juggernaut, Bounty Seeker, and Executioner traits and has a 98.03% overall win rate.
Which Alistar comp has the best average placement?
The Alistar comp with the best average placement features Alistar, Ezreal, Gnar, Ivern, Kennen, Maokai, Amumu, Draven, Lux, and Taric with an average placement of 0.00. This team comp utilizes the Brawler, Greenfather, Inferno, Avatar, Old Growth, Emerald Aspect, Juggernaut, Bounty Seeker, and Executioner traits and maintains a 98.03% win rate.
What are the most common TFT traits used in Alistar TFT comps?
The most common traits found in Alistar comps are Brawler, Elderwood, Defender, Executioner, and Spellweaver. These traits appear frequently across top-performing Alistar team compositions and provide strong synergies with Alistar's abilities and playstyle.