Alistar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.0%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Alistarvs Blitzcrank

ATankSupport
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Blitzcrank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Alistar wins with a 57.3% win rate (+14.6%) over Blitzcrank based on 89 games. Blitzcrank 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 Blitzcrank matchup.

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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.

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Alistar - 57.3% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
57.3% WR
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Blitzcrank vs Alistar matchup - 42.7% win rate
Blitzcrank
42.7% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Blitzcrank Matchup?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Blitzcrank matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 89
57.3%
Win Rate
42.7%
1.0
CS / min
0.9
340
DMG / min
397
8,998
Gold / game
8,783
402
Heal / min
105
1,656
DMG Mitigated / min
1,005
2.2
CC / min
1.9
48.7%
Early Game WR
51.3%
64.0%
Late Game WR
36.0%

Alistar vs Blitzcrank Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Blitzcrank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 89 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 57.3% win rate compared to Blitzcrank's 42.7%, giving Alistar a 14.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Blitzcrank controls the early laning stage, but Alistar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Blitzcrank 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 949 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar players can confidently pick into Blitzcrank and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Blitzcrank 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 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
0.9Blitzcrank
Alistar and Blitzcrank farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
340Alistar
397Blitzcrank
Blitzcrank deals 57 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
8,998Alistar
8,783Blitzcrank
Alistar and Blitzcrank generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 215 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
2.2Alistar
1.9Blitzcrank
Both Alistar and Blitzcrank provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
2,058Alistar
1,109Blitzcrank
Alistar vastly out-sustains Blitzcrank, healing and mitigating 949 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 5 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
51.3%
+2.6% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar48.7%
Blitzcrank early game win rateBlitzcrank51.3%
Late Game
Alistar
64.0%
+28.0% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar64.0%
Blitzcrank late game win rateBlitzcrank36.0%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Blitzcrank has a meaningful 51.3% win rate, outperforming Alistar by 2.6 percentage points. Blitzcrank players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Alistar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 64.0% win rate — 28.0 points above Blitzcrank. Extended games heavily favor Alistar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Blitzcrank 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 Blitzcrank

Resolve rune tree - Alistar primary runes vs BlitzcrankResolve
Aftershock - best Alistar rune vs BlitzcrankFont of Life - best Alistar rune vs BlitzcrankBone Plating - best Alistar rune vs BlitzcrankUnflinching - best Alistar rune vs Blitzcrank
Inspiration rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs BlitzcrankInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Alistar rune vs BlitzcrankHextech Flashtraption - best Alistar rune vs Blitzcrank
62.1% WR

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


Alistar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
58.06%1861.03428,62766.3%50.0%
54.17%1681.03368,49457.1%51.6%
53.99%1630.92978,53554.9%53.1%
42.47%1461.03188,68532.1%48.9%
53.27%1071.03168,28951.0%55.2%
50.52%970.93158,09248.1%53.5%
54.26%940.93258,53953.5%54.9%
54.35%921.03188,43453.3%55.3%
40.45%890.92748,48931.7%47.9%
57.30%891.03408,99848.7%64.0%
48.65%741.03377,98950.0%46.7%
43.55%621.03458,19622.6%64.5%
57.63%591.03098,87468.2%51.4%
48.28%580.92998,41754.8%40.7%
51.72%581.03198,95733.3%62.2%
57.89%571.02878,30558.1%57.7%
50.94%531.03048,03951.7%50.0%
44.23%521.03208,86830.0%53.1%
52.00%500.83068,56542.9%58.6%
44.00%501.13939,60342.9%44.8%
48.94%470.93428,39945.0%51.9%
42.55%471.13979,44542.9%42.3%
54.35%460.92947,88260.9%47.8%
47.83%460.93608,10652.4%44.0%
46.51%431.02637,85145.0%47.8%
50.00%421.13258,62037.5%57.7%
43.59%391.03628,85826.7%54.2%
47.37%380.93108,12742.1%52.6%
34.38%321.13138,65030.8%36.8%
46.67%300.93028,91450.0%45.0%
53.85%261.03007,36557.1%50.0%
50.00%240.93259,26750.0%50.0%
38.89%180.92847,84337.5%40.0%
50.00%180.93368,59412.5%80.0%
50.00%181.23189,72428.6%63.6%
64.29%140.92808,44162.5%66.7%
61.54%131.83608,12942.9%83.3%
53.85%131.02659,55880.0%37.5%
46.15%132.34628,92060.0%37.5%
61.54%131.84318,63450.0%71.4%
50.00%121.934410,72633.3%55.6%
30.00%101.14119,5820.0%42.9%
44.44%91.03347,66142.9%50.0%
44.44%91.74377,34550.0%33.3%
55.56%91.24479,51850.0%57.1%
55.56%90.92478,01133.3%100.0%
75.00%80.83468,93180.0%66.7%
71.43%72.35419,44933.3%100.0%
42.86%72.957311,1780.0%60.0%
66.67%60.84028,324100.0%33.3%
66.67%61.74518,321100.0%50.0%
66.67%63.15939,32080.0%0.0%
33.33%61.13648,40333.3%33.3%
60.00%51.83829,02150.0%66.7%
80.00%50.83669,69475.0%100.0%
60.00%54.07789,90350.0%100.0%
80.00%53.867910,24675.0%100.0%
80.00%51.64489,117100.0%66.7%
20.00%51.33857,0220.0%50.0%
40.00%50.957410,5060.0%50.0%
60.00%51.643310,589100.0%50.0%

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Alistar vs Blitzcrank - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Alistar do against Blitzcrank in League of Legends?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Blitzcrank matchup with a 57.3% win rate compared to Blitzcrank's 42.7%, a 14.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 89 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Alistar do against Blitzcrank in the early game?

In the early game, Blitzcrank has the advantage against Alistar with a 51.3% win rate versus 48.7%. 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, Alistar takes over the Alistar vs Blitzcrank matchup with a 64.0% win rate compared to 36.0%. Alistar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Alistar vs Blitzcrank matchup?

Alistar wins the matchup against Blitzcrank with a 57.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 14.6 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 89 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 Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 62.1% win rate in the Alistar vs Blitzcrank matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Alistar counter Blitzcrank?

Yes, Alistar has a favorable matchup against Blitzcrank with a 57.3% win rate. Alistar strongly counters Blitzcrank in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Alistar against Blitzcrank?

When playing Alistar against Blitzcrank, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Blitzcrank. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.