Alistar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Alistarvs Anivia

DTankSupport
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Anivia is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Alistar wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Anivia based on 13 games. Alistar 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 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 - 53.9% win rateAnivia(53.9%)
Alistar - 53.9% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
53.9% WR
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Anivia vs Alistar matchup - 46.1% win rate
Anivia
46.1% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Anivia Matchup?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Anivia matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 13
53.9%
Win Rate
46.1%
1.1
CS / min
1.6
404
DMG / min
502
8,757
Gold / game
8,744
421
Heal / min
147
1,337
DMG Mitigated / min
407
1.8
CC / min
1.8
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Alistar vs Anivia Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Anivia matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Anivia's 46.1%, giving Alistar a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Alistar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Anivia 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 1,205 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar players can confidently pick into Anivia and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Anivia away from CS whenever possible. 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

Alistar wins the laning phase against Anivia in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Alistar
1.6Anivia
Anivia edges out Alistar by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Anivia.
Damage
404Alistar
502Anivia
Anivia heavily out-damages Alistar by 98 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
8,757Alistar
8,744Anivia
Alistar and Anivia generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 12 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.8Alistar
1.8Anivia
Both Alistar and Anivia provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,758Alistar
553Anivia
Alistar vastly out-sustains Anivia, healing and mitigating 1,205 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 Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow and Zeke's Convergence. 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
Alistar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar50.0%
Anivia early game win rateAnivia50.0%
Late Game
Alistar
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar57.1%
Anivia late game win rateAnivia42.9%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Alistar and Anivia, with Alistar holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Alistar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Anivia. Extended games heavily favor Alistar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

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 AniviaUnflinching - best Alistar rune vs Anivia
Inspiration rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs AniviaInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Alistar rune vs AniviaTime Warp Tonic - best Alistar rune vs Anivia
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Alistar to press their advantage against Anivia, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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
46.99%1830.93028,01147.4%46.6%
48.82%1701.03078,33244.6%52.9%
46.15%1560.93218,55750.7%42.4%
48.09%1311.03308,79544.4%50.6%
52.71%1290.93247,86247.1%59.0%
54.24%1180.93378,94445.2%59.2%
44.83%1161.13018,64039.5%48.0%
57.78%901.03348,92448.6%64.2%
60.98%821.03338,91458.8%62.5%
48.15%810.92968,11050.0%46.7%
52.00%751.03158,10444.1%58.5%
52.00%751.02967,99540.0%62.5%
63.89%721.03068,40268.6%59.5%
51.39%720.93267,92643.9%61.3%
60.56%711.23848,99446.1%68.9%
42.86%701.03528,34130.6%55.9%
58.06%621.03068,87172.7%50.0%
51.61%620.93128,54159.4%43.3%
47.46%590.93188,35851.7%43.3%
45.76%591.03068,43631.0%60.0%
59.65%571.03778,86460.0%59.4%
40.74%541.02977,91531.3%54.5%
48.94%471.13869,10950.0%48.4%
47.83%460.93177,59226.9%75.0%
45.00%401.12917,90847.8%41.2%
45.00%401.02937,74643.5%47.1%
45.00%400.93138,51050.0%41.7%
51.28%391.13368,57550.0%52.2%
41.18%340.83078,27621.4%55.0%
50.00%301.03348,29053.3%46.7%
48.28%290.93549,11340.0%52.6%
55.56%270.93378,16253.9%57.1%
50.00%241.13778,27750.0%50.0%
52.38%211.039510,07033.3%60.0%
76.47%171.13509,42966.7%87.5%
50.00%161.03178,45642.9%55.6%
60.00%151.33107,30355.6%66.7%
57.14%141.43309,02020.0%77.8%
57.14%142.43799,30240.0%66.7%
53.85%131.14048,75750.0%57.1%
38.46%132.73828,9260.0%71.4%
38.46%131.43858,75525.0%44.4%
33.33%121.44129,60833.3%33.3%
60.00%103.15449,68875.0%50.0%
44.44%91.74299,6810.0%57.1%
62.50%85.65549,63080.0%33.3%
28.57%73.064210,1720.0%50.0%
42.86%70.83898,86866.7%25.0%
100.00%70.932110,069100.0%100.0%
28.57%72.748910,5570.0%33.3%
66.67%60.83328,178100.0%50.0%
50.00%61.033211,026100.0%40.0%
66.67%60.93489,47050.0%75.0%
50.00%65.66407,61440.0%100.0%
66.67%60.829810,417100.0%60.0%
50.00%65.171810,11750.0%50.0%
50.00%62.462710,825100.0%40.0%
80.00%53.04607,566100.0%66.7%
60.00%50.83489,80750.0%66.7%

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Alistar vs Anivia - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Alistar do against Anivia in League of Legends?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Anivia matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Anivia's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Alistar do against Anivia in the early game?

In the early game, Alistar has the advantage against Anivia with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Alistar 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 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Alistar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Alistar vs Anivia matchup?

Alistar wins the matchup against Anivia with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Anivia?

The best Alistar build against Anivia includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Zeke's Convergence 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?

Yes, Alistar has a favorable matchup against Anivia with a 53.9% win rate. Alistar strongly counters Anivia in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Alistar against Anivia?

When playing Alistar against Anivia, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.