Alistarvs Brand
Alistar vs Brand is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Alistar wins with a 56.3% win rate (+12.5%) over Brand based on 16 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 Brand 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.
Who Wins the Alistar vs Brand Matchup?
Alistar vs Brand Matchup Summary
The Alistar vs Brand matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 16 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 56.3% win rate compared to Brand's 43.8%, giving Alistar a 12.5 percentage point advantage. Alistar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Brand 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 1,596 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar players can confidently pick into Brand and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Brand 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 Brand Laning Phase Breakdown
Brand is favored during the laning phase against Alistar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Brand holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Alistar Build Against Brand
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Brand, providing the mobility and stats Alistar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Alistar against Brand are Locket of the Iron Solari, Frozen Heart and Thornmail. 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 Brand. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Alistar vs Brand matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Alistar50.0%
Brand50.0%Alistar62.5%Brand37.5%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Alistar and Brand, 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 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Brand. 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. Brand players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Alistar Runes Against Brand
Domination
Inspiration
Running Domination primary with Inspiration secondary allows Alistar to press their advantage against Brand, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Alistar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.15% | 52 | 1.0 | 340 | 8,148 | 52.2% | 41.4% | |
| 51.11% | 45 | 1.0 | 295 | 8,284 | 47.8% | 54.5% | |
| 58.14% | 43 | 0.9 | 334 | 9,041 | 50.0% | 65.2% | |
| 44.74% | 38 | 0.9 | 303 | 8,512 | 55.0% | 33.3% | |
| 48.65% | 37 | 0.9 | 365 | 8,703 | 47.1% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 1.1 | 370 | 8,177 | 29.4% | 52.6% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 0.9 | 303 | 8,578 | 50.0% | 47.6% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 0.9 | 323 | 8,719 | 54.5% | 38.1% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 1.0 | 319 | 8,422 | 23.1% | 55.6% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 1.1 | 352 | 8,451 | 35.7% | 60.0% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 0.9 | 351 | 7,863 | 46.1% | 44.4% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 0.9 | 249 | 8,308 | 55.6% | 58.3% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.0 | 374 | 7,604 | 44.4% | 41.7% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 0.9 | 262 | 7,717 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 0.9 | 314 | 8,496 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 0.9 | 311 | 8,957 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 0.8 | 379 | 8,110 | 88.9% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 15 | 0.8 | 324 | 9,869 | 83.3% | 77.8% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.1 | 263 | 7,541 | 44.4% | 20.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.0 | 440 | 8,946 | 20.0% | 55.6% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 0.9 | 365 | 9,912 | 100.0% | 70.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.0 | 297 | 6,863 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.0 | 395 | 7,674 | 44.4% | 66.7% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.0 | 296 | 8,090 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 0.9 | 351 | 8,161 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 332 | 8,127 | 71.4% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 285 | 7,730 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 271 | 8,399 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 314 | 9,055 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.5 | 365 | 8,260 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.8 | 284 | 7,201 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.9 | 358 | 9,034 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.8 | 299 | 8,081 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.1 | 345 | 7,016 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.0 | 348 | 9,616 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.3 | 375 | 9,909 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.7 | 292 | 7,159 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.0 | 736 | 6,677 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.2 | 408 | 9,496 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 416 | 13,570 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 306 | 9,213 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 394 | 9,210 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 4 | 1.1 | 269 | 7,715 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
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Alistar vs Brand - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Alistar do against Brand in League of Legends?
Alistar wins the Alistar vs Brand matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to Brand's 43.8%, a 12.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Alistar do against Brand in the early game?
In the early game, Alistar has the advantage against Brand 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 Brand in the late game?
In the late game, Alistar takes over the Alistar vs Brand matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Alistar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Alistar vs Brand matchup?
Alistar wins the matchup against Brand with a 56.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 12.5 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.
What is the best Alistar build against Brand?
The best Alistar build against Brand includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Frozen Heart, Thornmail 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 Brand?
The best Alistar runes against Brand use the Domination primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Alistar vs Brand matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Alistar counter Brand?
Yes, Alistar has a favorable matchup against Brand with a 56.3% win rate. Alistar strongly counters Brand in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Alistar against Brand?
When playing Alistar against Brand, 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.