Alistar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Alistarvs Galio

DTankSupport
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Galio is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Alistar wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Galio based on 13 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.

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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 - 53.9% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
53.9% WR
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Galio vs Alistar matchup - 46.1% win rate
Galio
46.1% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Galio Matchup?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Galio matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 13
53.9%
Win Rate
46.1%
1.0
CS / min
1.2
265
DMG / min
456
9,558
Gold / game
9,435
416
Heal / min
125
1,645
DMG Mitigated / min
1,526
2.1
CC / min
1.8
80.0%
Early Game WR
20.0%
37.5%
Late Game WR
62.5%

Alistar vs Galio Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Galio matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Galio's 46.1%, giving Alistar a 7.7 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 191 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar players can confidently pick into Galio and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Galio 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 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
1.0Alistar
1.2Galio
Alistar and Galio farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
265Alistar
456Galio
Galio heavily out-damages Alistar by 191 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
9,558Alistar
9,435Galio
Alistar and Galio generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 123 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
2.1Alistar
1.8Galio
Both Alistar and Galio 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
2,061Alistar
1,650Galio
Alistar vastly out-sustains Galio, healing and mitigating 411 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Galio is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Galio, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Alistar Build Against Galio

Plated Steelcaps 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 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Galio. 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
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar80.0%
Galio early game win rateGalio20.0%
Late Game
Galio
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar37.5%
Galio late game win rateGalio62.5%

Alistar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Galio. This lopsided early game means Alistar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Galio is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Alistar. Extended games heavily favor Galio, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Alistar must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Galio reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Galio survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

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 GalioBone Plating - best Alistar rune vs GalioUnflinching - best Alistar rune vs Galio
Inspiration rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs GalioInspiration
Hextech Flashtraption - best Alistar rune vs GalioCosmic Insight - best Alistar rune vs Galio
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Alistar to press their advantage against Galio, 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 Galio - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Alistar do against Galio in League of Legends?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Galio matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Galio's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Alistar do against Galio in the early game?

In the early game, Alistar has the advantage against Galio with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. 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 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Galio scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Alistar vs Galio matchup?

Alistar wins the matchup against Galio with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Galio?

The best Alistar build against Galio includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Zeke's Convergence with Plated Steelcaps. 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 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?

Yes, Alistar has a favorable matchup against Galio with a 53.9% win rate. Alistar strongly counters Galio in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Alistar against Galio?

When playing Alistar against Galio, 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.