Alistar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.7%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Alistarvs Ahri

FTankSupport
Patch26.10
Matches595,409
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Ahri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Ahri wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Alistar based on 6 games. Ahri holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Alistar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Alistar vs Ahri matchup.

Alistar Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Alistar performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Ahri - 33.3% win rateAhri(33.3%)
Alistar - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
33.3% WR
VS
Ahri vs Alistar matchup - 66.7% win rate
Ahri
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Ahri Matchup?

Ahri wins the Alistar vs Ahri matchup
Winner
Ahri
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
2.7
CS / min
2.9
395
DMG / min
792
10,378
Gold / game
12,050
357
Heal / min
219
1,516
DMG Mitigated / min
276
1.6
CC / min
1.0
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Alistar vs Ahri Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Ahri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Ahri wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Alistar's 33.3%, giving Ahri a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Ahri dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Alistar players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Alistar leads by 1,377 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ahri has a strong advantage in this matchup. Alistar players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Ahri overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Alistar vs Ahri Laning Phase Breakdown

Ahri wins the laning phase against Alistar in League of Legends

Ahri is favored during the laning phase against Alistar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ahri holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.7Alistar
2.9Ahri
Alistar and Ahri farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
395Alistar
792Ahri
Ahri heavily out-damages Alistar by 397 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Alistar should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Ahri's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,378Alistar
12,050Ahri
Ahri generates a commanding 1,672 more gold per game than Alistar. This substantial economic advantage means Ahri consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Alistar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.6Alistar
1.0Ahri
Alistar provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ahri, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Alistar coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,872Alistar
495Ahri
Alistar vastly out-sustains Ahri, healing and mitigating 1,377 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ahri is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ahri, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Alistar Build Against Ahri

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Ahri, providing the mobility and stats Alistar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Alistar against Ahri are Hollow Radiance, Luden's Echo and Hextech Rocketbelt. This combination gives Alistar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Alistar vs Ahri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ahri
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar0.0%
Ahri early game win rateAhri100.0%
Late Game
Ahri
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar40.0%
Ahri late game win rateAhri60.0%

Ahri dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Alistar. This lopsided early game means Ahri can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ahri is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Alistar. Extended games heavily favor Ahri, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Ahri holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Alistar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Alistar Runes Against Ahri

Resolve rune tree - Alistar primary runes vs AhriResolve
Aftershock - best Alistar rune vs AhriFont of Life - best Alistar rune vs AhriBone Plating - best Alistar rune vs AhriUnflinching - best Alistar rune vs Ahri
Inspiration rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs AhriInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Alistar rune vs AhriHextech Flashtraption - best Alistar rune vs Ahri
66.7% WR

The Resolve and Inspiration rune setup gives Alistar the best tools to compete against Ahri in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Alistar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Alistar's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Alistar build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Alistar matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.61%1180.93037,84345.2%48.2%
42.86%981.03278,54844.4%41.5%
46.24%931.03198,54245.2%47.1%
46.67%900.93298,77941.7%50.0%
58.11%740.93378,05451.4%64.9%
55.56%630.83298,87554.2%56.4%
43.33%601.13008,64152.4%38.5%
49.06%530.92928,17947.8%50.0%
58.82%511.03428,77343.5%71.4%
58.00%501.03188,94457.1%58.6%
59.57%471.23869,03753.3%62.5%
40.00%451.03438,22132.0%50.0%
62.22%450.93118,26866.7%58.3%
56.82%441.13147,82350.0%65.0%
41.86%431.02858,05831.8%52.4%
52.38%420.93277,70644.4%66.7%
51.28%390.92998,32936.8%65.0%
41.03%390.93158,46152.4%27.8%
52.78%361.02908,97269.2%43.5%
35.29%341.02997,80131.8%41.7%
36.36%330.93108,50637.5%35.3%
59.38%321.03829,17562.5%56.3%
41.94%311.13248,59546.1%38.9%
51.61%311.03287,61729.4%78.6%
41.38%291.02957,80243.8%38.5%
44.44%270.93128,11950.0%40.0%
39.13%230.93778,71250.0%33.3%
36.36%221.12477,83641.7%30.0%
28.57%210.93347,33116.7%44.4%
52.63%190.93418,77650.0%54.5%
44.44%181.03298,06440.0%50.0%
50.00%160.83468,87740.0%54.5%
50.00%161.039210,00140.0%54.5%
66.67%151.03217,88566.7%66.7%
70.00%101.02848,82166.7%75.0%
44.44%90.92778,04250.0%40.0%
71.43%71.12937,804100.0%50.0%
28.57%72.43438,3310.0%66.7%
57.14%72.13629,2680.0%80.0%
57.14%72.83918,73150.0%60.0%
83.33%61.352910,506100.0%66.7%
33.33%61.74148,6260.0%50.0%
33.33%62.739510,3780.0%40.0%
80.00%50.83087,746100.0%66.7%
40.00%52.44689,4370.0%50.0%

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Alistar vs Ahri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Alistar do against Ahri in League of Legends?

Ahri wins the Alistar vs Ahri matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Alistar's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Alistar do against Ahri in the early game?

In the early game, Ahri has the advantage against Alistar with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Ahri players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Alistar do against Ahri in the late game?

In the late game, Ahri takes over the Alistar vs Ahri matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Ahri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Alistar vs Ahri matchup?

Ahri wins the matchup against Alistar with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Ahri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Ahri?

The best Alistar build against Ahri includes Hollow Radiance, Luden's Echo, Hextech Rocketbelt with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Alistar runes against Ahri?

The best Alistar runes against Ahri use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Alistar vs Ahri matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Alistar counter Ahri?

No, Alistar struggles against Ahri with only a 33.3% win rate. Ahri has the advantage in this matchup. Alistar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ahri's lead.

How do I play Alistar against Ahri?

When playing Alistar against Ahri, play cautiously and avoid Ahri's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Ahri has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.