Alistar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.3%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Alistarvs Anivia

FTankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Anivia is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Anivia wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Alistar based on 9 games. Anivia wins the early laning phase while Alistar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Alistar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Alistar vs Anivia 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
Anivia - 44.4% win rateAnivia(44.4%)
Alistar - 44.4% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
44.4% WR
VS
Anivia vs Alistar matchup - 55.6% win rate
Anivia
55.6% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Anivia Matchup?

Anivia wins the Alistar vs Anivia matchup
Winner
Anivia
Matches: 9
44.4%
Win Rate
55.6%
0.8
CS / min
1.6
318
DMG / min
611
8,956
Gold / game
11,010
351
Heal / min
145
1,438
DMG Mitigated / min
417
1.8
CC / min
1.8
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Alistar vs Anivia Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Anivia matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Anivia wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Alistar's 44.4%, giving Anivia a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Anivia controls the early laning stage, but Alistar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Anivia needs to press advantages before Alistar reaches their power spikes, while Alistar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Alistar leads by 1,227 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Anivia 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 Anivia 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 Anivia Laning Phase Breakdown

Anivia wins the laning phase against Alistar in League of Legends

Anivia is favored during the laning phase against Alistar, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Anivia holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.8Alistar
1.6Anivia
Anivia significantly out-farms Alistar by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 12 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Anivia a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Alistar players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
318Alistar
611Anivia
Anivia heavily out-damages Alistar by 293 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 Anivia's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,956Alistar
11,010Anivia
Anivia generates a commanding 2,054 more gold per game than Alistar. This substantial economic advantage means Anivia 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
1.8Alistar
1.8Anivia
Both Alistar and Anivia provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,789Alistar
562Anivia
Alistar vastly out-sustains Anivia, healing and mitigating 1,227 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Anivia is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Anivia, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Alistar Build Against Anivia

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Anivia, providing the mobility and stats Alistar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Alistar against Anivia are Frozen Heart, Thornmail and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Alistar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Anivia. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Alistar vs Anivia matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Anivia
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar33.3%
Anivia early game win rateAnivia66.7%
Late Game
Alistar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar50.0%
Anivia late game win rateAnivia50.0%

Anivia dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Alistar. This lopsided early game means Anivia can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Alistar at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Anivia. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Anivia has the edge early, but Alistar gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Alistar Runes Against Anivia

Resolve rune tree - Alistar primary runes vs AniviaResolve
Aftershock - best Alistar rune vs AniviaFont of Life - best Alistar rune vs AniviaBone Plating - best Alistar rune vs AniviaOvergrowth - best Alistar rune vs Anivia
Inspiration rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs AniviaInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Alistar rune vs AniviaMagical Footwear - best Alistar rune vs Anivia
100.0% WR

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


Alistar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.47%950.93108,37254.0%44.4%
47.37%950.93128,65040.8%54.4%
48.28%871.03138,74847.7%48.8%
47.50%801.03338,62147.4%47.6%
53.57%560.93158,86544.0%61.3%
54.90%510.92898,35052.0%57.7%
45.10%510.93408,88458.3%33.3%
44.00%501.03218,83045.5%42.9%
48.98%490.92928,51354.2%44.0%
38.78%490.93208,18235.7%42.9%
51.02%491.03848,97855.6%45.5%
47.92%480.93748,73734.8%60.0%
39.58%480.93608,12239.1%40.0%
46.67%450.92988,62352.4%41.7%
48.89%450.92708,49138.9%55.6%
38.64%441.03088,67433.3%43.5%
42.50%401.03368,42042.9%42.1%
58.97%390.92658,05960.9%56.3%
48.57%351.02928,25452.6%43.8%
44.12%340.93098,54335.7%50.0%
40.00%300.93128,21543.8%35.7%
51.72%290.82958,42050.0%53.3%
37.93%290.93528,09542.9%33.3%
42.31%260.92958,63140.0%43.8%
69.23%261.04408,44766.7%72.7%
44.00%251.13278,30215.4%75.0%
52.00%250.93699,12153.3%50.0%
65.22%231.53539,17063.6%66.7%
36.84%191.13598,23050.0%22.2%
29.41%170.93348,60155.6%0.0%
29.41%171.02758,14818.2%50.0%
47.06%171.13347,44660.0%28.6%
20.00%150.93468,30050.0%0.0%
60.00%151.24519,99375.0%54.5%
64.29%140.93008,77942.9%85.7%
53.85%131.13258,30880.0%37.5%
50.00%120.92888,81483.3%16.7%
66.67%121.13059,47650.0%75.0%
50.00%101.03158,41233.3%75.0%
40.00%102.44507,73733.3%42.9%
44.44%90.83188,95633.3%50.0%
37.50%80.72877,77850.0%0.0%
42.86%72.54519,61950.0%0.0%
85.71%71.03548,33480.0%100.0%
100.00%60.63648,957100.0%100.0%
50.00%62.24087,981100.0%25.0%
60.00%50.932410,040100.0%50.0%
60.00%50.835810,4440.0%75.0%
80.00%51.94609,151100.0%66.7%

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Alistar vs Anivia - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Alistar do against Anivia in League of Legends?

Anivia wins the Alistar vs Anivia matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Alistar's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Alistar do against Anivia in the early game?

In the early game, Anivia has the advantage against Alistar with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Anivia players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Alistar do against Anivia in the late game?

In the late game, Alistar takes over the Alistar vs Anivia matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Alistar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Alistar vs Anivia matchup?

Anivia wins the matchup against Alistar with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Anivia is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Anivia?

The best Alistar build against Anivia includes Frozen Heart, Thornmail, Bandlepipes with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Alistar runes against Anivia?

The best Alistar runes against Anivia use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Alistar vs Anivia matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Alistar counter Anivia?

No, Alistar struggles against Anivia with only a 44.4% win rate. Anivia has the advantage in this matchup. Alistar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Anivia's lead.

How do I play Alistar against Anivia?

When playing Alistar against Anivia, play cautiously and avoid Anivia's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Anivia in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.