Alistar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Alistarvs Blitzcrank

DTankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Blitzcrank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Blitzcrank wins with a 57.5% win rate (+15.0%) over Alistar based on 40 games. Blitzcrank 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 Blitzcrank 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
Blitzcrank - 42.5% win rateBlitzcrank(42.5%)
Alistar - 42.5% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
42.5% WR
VS
Blitzcrank vs Alistar matchup - 57.5% win rate
Blitzcrank
57.5% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Blitzcrank Matchup?

Blitzcrank wins the Alistar vs Blitzcrank matchup
Winner
Blitzcrank
Matches: 40
42.5%
Win Rate
57.5%
1.0
CS / min
1.0
336
DMG / min
373
8,420
Gold / game
8,379
431
Heal / min
93
1,430
DMG Mitigated / min
819
2.3
CC / min
1.9
42.9%
Early Game WR
57.1%
42.1%
Late Game WR
57.9%

Alistar vs Blitzcrank Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Blitzcrank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 40 recent matches analyzed, Blitzcrank wins with a 57.5% win rate compared to Alistar's 42.5%, giving Blitzcrank a 15.0 percentage point advantage. Blitzcrank 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 948 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Blitzcrank 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 Blitzcrank 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 Blitzcrank Laning Phase Breakdown

Alistar wins the laning phase against Blitzcrank in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.0Alistar
1.0Blitzcrank
Alistar and Blitzcrank farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
336Alistar
373Blitzcrank
Blitzcrank deals 37 more champion damage per minute than Alistar. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Alistar choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Blitzcrank's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
8,420Alistar
8,379Blitzcrank
Alistar and Blitzcrank generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 41 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
2.3Alistar
1.9Blitzcrank
Alistar provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Blitzcrank, 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
1,861Alistar
912Blitzcrank
Alistar vastly out-sustains Blitzcrank, healing and mitigating 948 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Blitzcrank is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Blitzcrank, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Alistar Build Against Blitzcrank

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Blitzcrank, providing the mobility and stats Alistar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Alistar against Blitzcrank 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 Blitzcrank. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Alistar vs Blitzcrank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Blitzcrank
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar42.9%
Blitzcrank early game win rateBlitzcrank57.1%
Late Game
Blitzcrank
57.9%
+15.8% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar42.1%
Blitzcrank late game win rateBlitzcrank57.9%

Blitzcrank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Alistar. This lopsided early game means Blitzcrank can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Blitzcrank is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.9% win rate — 15.8 points above Alistar. Extended games heavily favor Blitzcrank, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Blitzcrank 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 Blitzcrank

Inspiration rune tree - Alistar primary runes vs BlitzcrankInspiration
Glacial Augment - best Alistar rune vs BlitzcrankHextech Flashtraption - best Alistar rune vs BlitzcrankBiscuit Delivery - best Alistar rune vs BlitzcrankCosmic Insight - best Alistar rune vs Blitzcrank
Resolve rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs BlitzcrankResolve
Bone Plating - best Alistar rune vs BlitzcrankUnflinching - best Alistar rune vs Blitzcrank
100.0% WR

The Inspiration and Resolve rune setup gives Alistar the best tools to compete against Blitzcrank 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 Blitzcrank - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Alistar do against Blitzcrank in League of Legends?

Blitzcrank wins the Alistar vs Blitzcrank matchup with a 57.5% win rate compared to Alistar's 42.5%, a 15.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 40 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Alistar do against Blitzcrank in the early game?

In the early game, Blitzcrank has the advantage against Alistar with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Blitzcrank players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Alistar do against Blitzcrank in the late game?

In the late game, Blitzcrank takes over the Alistar vs Blitzcrank matchup with a 57.9% win rate compared to 42.1%. Blitzcrank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Alistar vs Blitzcrank matchup?

Blitzcrank wins the matchup against Alistar with a 57.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 15.0 percentage point advantage means Blitzcrank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 40 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Blitzcrank?

The best Alistar build against Blitzcrank 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 Blitzcrank?

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

Does Alistar counter Blitzcrank?

No, Alistar struggles against Blitzcrank with only a 42.5% win rate. Blitzcrank has the advantage in this matchup. Alistar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Blitzcrank's lead.

How do I play Alistar against Blitzcrank?

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