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

Alistarvs Heimerdinger

DTankSupport
Patch26.11
Matches677,761
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Heimerdinger is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Alistar wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Heimerdinger based on 5 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 Heimerdinger 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
60.0% WR
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Heimerdinger vs Alistar matchup - 40.0% win rate
Heimerdinger
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Heimerdinger Matchup?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Heimerdinger matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
1.6
CS / min
3.3
433
DMG / min
1,165
10,589
Gold / game
12,369
433
Heal / min
88
1,356
DMG Mitigated / min
275
1.6
CC / min
1.0
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Alistar vs Heimerdinger Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Heimerdinger 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 Heimerdinger's 40.0%, giving Alistar a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Alistar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Heimerdinger 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 1,426 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar players can confidently pick into Heimerdinger and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Heimerdinger 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 Heimerdinger Laning Phase Breakdown

Heimerdinger wins the laning phase against Alistar in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.6Alistar
3.3Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger significantly out-farms Alistar by 1.7 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 26 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Heimerdinger 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
433Alistar
1,165Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Alistar by 732 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 Heimerdinger's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,589Alistar
12,369Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger generates a commanding 1,781 more gold per game than Alistar. This substantial economic advantage means Heimerdinger 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
1.6Alistar
1.0Heimerdinger
Alistar provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Heimerdinger, 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
1,789Alistar
364Heimerdinger
Alistar vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 1,426 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Heimerdinger is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Heimerdinger, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Alistar Build Against Heimerdinger

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Heimerdinger, providing the mobility and stats Alistar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Alistar against Heimerdinger are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Rabadon's Deathcap. 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 Heimerdinger. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Alistar vs Heimerdinger matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Alistar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar100.0%
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger0.0%
Late Game
Alistar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar50.0%
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger50.0%

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

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Alistar at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Heimerdinger. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Alistar holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Heimerdinger players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Alistar Runes Against Heimerdinger

Domination rune tree - Alistar primary runes vs HeimerdingerDomination
Electrocute - best Alistar rune vs HeimerdingerSudden Impact - best Alistar rune vs HeimerdingerSixth Sense - best Alistar rune vs HeimerdingerTreasure Hunter - best Alistar rune vs Heimerdinger
Precision rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs HeimerdingerPrecision
Triumph - best Alistar rune vs HeimerdingerCoup de Grace - best Alistar rune vs Heimerdinger
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Alistar to press their advantage against Heimerdinger, 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
55.63%1601.03418,63861.5%50.0%
55.92%1521.03318,57357.6%54.6%
52.74%1460.92958,41652.0%53.6%
41.60%1251.03088,42130.8%49.3%
53.41%880.93198,63148.6%56.9%
51.16%860.93087,86748.0%55.6%
56.10%820.93288,47157.9%54.5%
55.00%801.13408,80250.0%59.5%
38.46%780.92738,33731.6%45.0%
54.67%751.03138,43648.6%60.5%
45.59%681.03408,30044.7%46.7%
55.56%541.03068,77066.7%48.5%
56.60%531.02928,32955.2%58.3%
40.38%521.03378,05222.2%60.0%
48.08%521.03268,98235.0%56.3%
43.14%510.92938,53646.1%40.0%
43.75%481.03238,83931.6%51.7%
56.52%461.02948,13858.3%54.5%
45.65%461.13879,48542.9%48.0%
48.89%450.83088,65735.3%57.1%
58.54%410.92917,97166.7%50.0%
46.34%410.93428,20550.0%43.5%
47.50%401.13308,50137.5%54.2%
47.50%400.93468,32847.4%47.6%
48.72%391.02697,76942.1%55.0%
48.65%371.13919,34652.9%45.0%
45.71%351.03679,09230.8%54.5%
45.16%310.93118,01043.8%46.7%
32.14%281.13178,40333.3%31.3%
48.15%270.93148,96355.6%44.4%
52.17%230.92967,36954.5%50.0%
55.00%200.93219,25766.7%50.0%
47.06%170.93128,38412.5%77.8%
31.25%160.92837,86228.6%33.3%
61.54%131.03279,94040.0%75.0%
61.54%131.84318,63450.0%71.4%
50.00%122.54788,81960.0%42.9%
66.67%121.93678,24350.0%83.3%
54.55%110.92699,40380.0%33.3%
54.55%112.136010,67733.3%62.5%
70.00%100.92758,22460.0%80.0%
55.56%91.24479,51850.0%57.1%
44.44%91.03347,66142.9%50.0%
55.56%90.92478,01133.3%100.0%
85.71%70.83548,88280.0%100.0%
42.86%71.84657,78550.0%33.3%
71.43%72.35419,44933.3%100.0%
66.67%61.74518,321100.0%50.0%
33.33%61.04319,5090.0%50.0%
33.33%63.262711,2520.0%50.0%
80.00%51.64489,117100.0%66.7%
80.00%53.867910,24675.0%100.0%
20.00%51.33857,0220.0%50.0%
20.00%51.03858,6140.0%33.3%
60.00%51.83829,02150.0%66.7%
60.00%51.643310,589100.0%50.0%
60.00%50.83987,937100.0%0.0%
60.00%54.07789,90350.0%100.0%
80.00%50.83669,69475.0%100.0%

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Alistar vs Heimerdinger - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Alistar do against Heimerdinger in League of Legends?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Alistar do against Heimerdinger in the early game?

In the early game, Alistar has the advantage against Heimerdinger with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Heimerdinger in the late game?

In the late game, Alistar takes over the Alistar vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Alistar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Alistar vs Heimerdinger matchup?

Alistar wins the matchup against Heimerdinger with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 Heimerdinger?

The best Alistar build against Heimerdinger includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. 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 Heimerdinger?

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

Does Alistar counter Heimerdinger?

Yes, Alistar has a favorable matchup against Heimerdinger with a 60.0% win rate. Alistar strongly counters Heimerdinger in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Alistar against Heimerdinger?

When playing Alistar against Heimerdinger, 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.