Alistar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Alistarvs Gnar

DTankSupport
Patch26.10
Matches2,069,456
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Gnar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Alistar wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Gnar based on 5 games. Gnar 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 Gnar 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
Gnar - 60.0% win rateGnar(60.0%)
Alistar - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
60.0% WR
VS
Gnar vs Alistar matchup - 40.0% win rate
Gnar
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Gnar Matchup?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Gnar matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
3.2
CS / min
5.0
367
DMG / min
918
7,211
Gold / game
10,065
352
Heal / min
198
1,169
DMG Mitigated / min
877
1.8
CC / min
1.4
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Alistar vs Gnar Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Gnar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 40.0%, giving Alistar a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gnar controls the early laning stage, but Alistar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gnar 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 damage output, where Gnar leads by 551 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar players can confidently pick into Gnar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gnar 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 Gnar Laning Phase Breakdown

Gnar wins the laning phase against Alistar in League of Legends

Gnar is favored during the laning phase against Alistar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Gnar holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
3.2Alistar
5.0Gnar
Gnar significantly out-farms Alistar by 1.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 27 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Gnar a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Alistar players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
367Alistar
918Gnar
Gnar heavily out-damages Alistar by 551 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 Gnar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
7,211Alistar
10,065Gnar
Gnar generates a commanding 2,854 more gold per game than Alistar. This substantial economic advantage means Gnar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Alistar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.8Alistar
1.4Gnar
Alistar provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gnar, 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
1,521Alistar
1,075Gnar
Alistar vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 446 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gnar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gnar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gnar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar0.0%
Gnar early game win rateGnar100.0%
Late Game
Alistar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar100.0%
Gnar late game win rateGnar0.0%

Gnar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Alistar. This lopsided early game means Gnar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Gnar must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Alistar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Alistar 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 Gnar

Resolve rune tree - Alistar primary runes vs GnarResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Alistar rune vs GnarDemolish - best Alistar rune vs GnarSecond Wind - best Alistar rune vs GnarOvergrowth - best Alistar rune vs Gnar
Sorcery rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs GnarSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Alistar rune vs GnarTranscendence - best Alistar rune vs Gnar
100.0% WR

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


Alistar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.77%1621.03148,49150.6%46.8%
50.36%1370.93228,38350.8%50.0%
49.62%1311.03538,77260.0%42.1%
41.86%1290.93258,56232.2%50.0%
50.00%1280.93228,80151.1%49.4%
46.09%1151.12978,79723.9%60.9%
58.18%1101.03118,26066.7%49.1%
52.22%901.03538,84352.1%52.4%
51.81%830.93498,07850.0%54.0%
39.02%821.03278,50234.2%43.2%
56.96%790.92878,50255.9%57.8%
58.33%720.93058,33857.6%59.0%
45.71%701.02987,83043.6%48.4%
45.59%681.03318,45553.9%40.5%
43.55%620.92927,49345.0%40.9%
52.54%591.03959,35669.2%39.4%
40.35%571.03198,03737.0%43.3%
48.21%561.03388,36648.3%48.1%
41.82%551.03188,47133.3%48.4%
53.70%540.93089,07350.0%55.9%
50.00%500.92928,75538.9%56.3%
59.18%491.02908,90368.4%53.3%
46.67%450.92998,48845.0%48.0%
51.11%450.93778,68033.3%63.0%
41.46%410.93668,36029.4%50.0%
60.00%401.44109,72460.0%60.0%
38.46%390.93278,41042.1%35.0%
38.46%390.93318,36735.0%42.1%
44.44%360.92908,35930.8%52.2%
34.38%320.92888,75940.0%31.8%
33.33%301.23497,72818.8%50.0%
46.43%281.23518,66733.3%56.3%
50.00%261.03267,93244.4%62.5%
40.00%251.03278,89550.0%36.8%
57.89%191.03288,69171.4%50.0%
37.50%161.43617,64444.4%28.6%
50.00%162.03478,47733.3%71.4%
50.00%141.73919,44450.0%50.0%
58.33%121.23319,27875.0%50.0%
60.00%102.64129,30650.0%66.7%
30.00%100.92448,5690.0%50.0%
50.00%101.74109,01625.0%66.7%
50.00%81.02827,27450.0%50.0%
37.50%80.83108,82525.0%50.0%
28.57%70.93369,704100.0%16.7%
71.43%71.03217,85860.0%100.0%
42.86%70.92708,35050.0%33.3%
33.33%60.83227,59850.0%25.0%
50.00%62.852510,19650.0%50.0%
16.67%61.43619,56350.0%0.0%
66.67%61.03448,87175.0%50.0%
33.33%62.44829,526100.0%20.0%
60.00%54.370510,08633.3%100.0%
60.00%51.12544,10760.0%0.0%
80.00%50.92889,442100.0%66.7%
40.00%50.63519,56450.0%33.3%
40.00%51.938710,1140.0%66.7%
60.00%53.23677,2110.0%100.0%
40.00%52.559612,0020.0%40.0%
40.00%55.764811,5540.0%50.0%

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Alistar vs Gnar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Alistar do against Gnar in League of Legends?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Gnar matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Alistar do against Gnar in the early game?

In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Alistar with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Gnar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Alistar do against Gnar in the late game?

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

Who wins the Alistar vs Gnar matchup?

Alistar wins the matchup against Gnar with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Gnar?

The best Alistar build against Gnar includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Alistar runes against Gnar?

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

Does Alistar counter Gnar?

Yes, Alistar has a favorable matchup against Gnar with a 60.0% win rate. Alistar strongly counters Gnar in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Alistar against Gnar?

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