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

Alistarvs Braum

FTankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 13, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Braum is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Braum wins with a 61.2% win rate (+22.4%) over Alistar based on 49 games. Braum 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 Braum 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.

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Braum - 38.8% win rateBraum(38.8%)
Alistar - 38.8% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
38.8% WR
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Braum vs Alistar matchup - 61.2% win rate
Braum
61.2% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Braum Matchup?

Braum wins the Alistar vs Braum matchup
Winner
Braum
Matches: 49
38.8%
Win Rate
61.2%
0.9
CS / min
0.8
320
DMG / min
328
8,182
Gold / game
8,499
379
Heal / min
177
1,397
DMG Mitigated / min
969
2.3
CC / min
1.8
35.7%
Early Game WR
64.3%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Alistar vs Braum Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Braum matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 49 recent matches analyzed, Braum wins with a 61.2% win rate compared to Alistar's 38.8%, giving Braum a 22.4 percentage point advantage. Braum 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 630 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Braum 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 Braum 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 Braum Laning Phase Breakdown

Alistar wins the laning phase against Braum in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.9Alistar
0.8Braum
Alistar and Braum 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
320Alistar
328Braum
Damage output is virtually even between Alistar and Braum, with only 8 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
8,182Alistar
8,499Braum
Braum earns 316 more gold per game than Alistar, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Braum slightly faster item completions.
Utility
2.3Alistar
1.8Braum
Alistar provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Braum, 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
1,776Alistar
1,146Braum
Alistar vastly out-sustains Braum, healing and mitigating 630 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Braum is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Braum, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Alistar Build Against Braum

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Braum
64.3%
+28.6% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar35.7%
Braum early game win rateBraum64.3%
Late Game
Braum
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar42.9%
Braum late game win rateBraum57.1%

Braum dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 64.3% win rate — a 28.6 percentage point lead over Alistar. This lopsided early game means Braum can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

Braum 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 Braum

Resolve rune tree - Alistar primary runes vs BraumResolve
Aftershock - best Alistar rune vs BraumFont of Life - best Alistar rune vs BraumBone Plating - best Alistar rune vs BraumUnflinching - best Alistar rune vs Braum
Inspiration rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs BraumInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Alistar rune vs BraumHextech Flashtraption - best Alistar rune vs Braum
58.8% WR

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

How does Alistar do against Braum in League of Legends?

Braum wins the Alistar vs Braum matchup with a 61.2% win rate compared to Alistar's 38.8%, a 22.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 49 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Alistar do against Braum in the early game?

In the early game, Braum has the advantage against Alistar with a 64.3% win rate versus 35.7%. Braum players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Alistar do against Braum in the late game?

In the late game, Braum takes over the Alistar vs Braum matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Braum scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Alistar vs Braum matchup?

Braum wins the matchup against Alistar with a 61.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 22.4 percentage point advantage means Braum is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 49 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Braum?

The best Alistar build against Braum includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Zeke's Convergence with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Alistar runes against Braum?

The best Alistar runes against Braum use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 58.8% win rate in the Alistar vs Braum matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Alistar counter Braum?

No, Alistar struggles against Braum with only a 38.8% win rate. Braum has the advantage in this matchup. Alistar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Braum's lead.

How do I play Alistar against Braum?

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