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

Alistarvs Galio

DTankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Galio is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Galio wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Alistar based on 7 games. Alistar wins the early laning phase while Galio scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Alistar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Alistar vs Galio 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
Galio - 42.9% win rateGalio(42.9%)
Alistar - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
42.9% WR
VS
Galio vs Alistar matchup - 57.1% win rate
Galio
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Galio Matchup?

Galio wins the Alistar vs Galio matchup
Winner
Galio
Matches: 7
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
2.5
CS / min
2.5
451
DMG / min
728
9,619
Gold / game
9,483
343
Heal / min
100
1,022
DMG Mitigated / min
1,247
1.9
CC / min
1.6
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Alistar vs Galio Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Galio matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Galio wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Alistar's 42.9%, giving Galio a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Alistar controls the early laning stage, but Galio outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Alistar needs to press advantages before Galio reaches their power spikes, while Galio should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Galio leads by 278 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Galio 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 Galio 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 Galio Laning Phase Breakdown

Alistar wins the laning phase against Galio in League of Legends

Alistar is favored during the laning phase against Galio, 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
2.5Alistar
2.5Galio
Alistar and Galio 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
451Alistar
728Galio
Galio heavily out-damages Alistar by 278 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 Galio's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,619Alistar
9,483Galio
Alistar and Galio generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 137 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.9Alistar
1.6Galio
Alistar provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Galio, 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
1,364Alistar
1,347Galio
Alistar and Galio have comparable sustain profiles, with only 18 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Alistar Build Against Galio

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Galio, providing the mobility and stats Alistar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Alistar against Galio are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Shadowflame. 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 Galio matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Alistar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar50.0%
Galio early game win rateGalio50.0%
Late Game
Galio
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar0.0%
Galio late game win rateGalio100.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Alistar and Galio, 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.

Galio is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Alistar. Extended games heavily favor Galio, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Alistar has the edge early, but Galio 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 Galio

Resolve rune tree - Alistar primary runes vs GalioResolve
Aftershock - best Alistar rune vs GalioFont of Life - best Alistar rune vs GalioSecond Wind - best Alistar rune vs GalioRevitalize - best Alistar rune vs Galio
Inspiration rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs GalioInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Alistar rune vs GalioHextech Flashtraption - best Alistar rune vs Galio
100.0% WR

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

How does Alistar do against Galio in League of Legends?

Galio wins the Alistar vs Galio matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Alistar's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Alistar do against Galio in the early game?

In the early game, Alistar has the advantage against Galio 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 Galio in the late game?

In the late game, Galio takes over the Alistar vs Galio matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Galio scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Alistar vs Galio matchup?

Galio wins the matchup against Alistar with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Galio is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Galio?

The best Alistar build against Galio includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Shadowflame with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Alistar runes against Galio?

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

Does Alistar counter Galio?

No, Alistar struggles against Galio with only a 42.9% win rate. Galio has the advantage in this matchup. Alistar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Galio's lead.

How do I play Alistar against Galio?

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