Alistarvs Jarvan IV
Alistar vs Jarvan IV is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Alistar wins with a 100.0% win rate (+100.0%) over Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV 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.
Who Wins the Alistar vs Jarvan IV Matchup?
Alistar vs Jarvan IV Matchup Summary
The Alistar vs Jarvan IV matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 100.0% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 0.0%, giving Alistar a 100.0 percentage point advantage. Alistar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Jarvan IV players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Alistar leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar players can confidently pick into Jarvan IV and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV Laning Phase Breakdown
Jarvan IV is favored during the laning phase against Alistar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Jarvan IV holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Alistar Build Against Jarvan IV
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Jarvan IV, providing the mobility and stats Alistar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Alistar against Jarvan IV are Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail and Bandlepipes. 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 Jarvan IV. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Alistar vs Jarvan IV matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Jarvan IV0.0%Alistar100.0%Jarvan IV0.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Alistar and Jarvan IV, with Alistar holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Alistar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Jarvan IV. Extended games heavily favor Alistar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Alistar holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Jarvan IV players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Alistar Runes Against Jarvan IV
Resolve
Inspiration
Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Alistar to press their advantage against Jarvan IV, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Alistar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.15% | 52 | 1.0 | 340 | 8,148 | 52.2% | 41.4% | |
| 51.11% | 45 | 1.0 | 295 | 8,284 | 47.8% | 54.5% | |
| 58.14% | 43 | 0.9 | 334 | 9,041 | 50.0% | 65.2% | |
| 44.74% | 38 | 0.9 | 303 | 8,512 | 55.0% | 33.3% | |
| 48.65% | 37 | 0.9 | 365 | 8,703 | 47.1% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 1.1 | 370 | 8,177 | 29.4% | 52.6% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 0.9 | 303 | 8,578 | 50.0% | 47.6% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 0.9 | 323 | 8,719 | 54.5% | 38.1% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 1.0 | 319 | 8,422 | 23.1% | 55.6% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 1.1 | 352 | 8,451 | 35.7% | 60.0% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 0.9 | 351 | 7,863 | 46.1% | 44.4% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 0.9 | 249 | 8,308 | 55.6% | 58.3% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.0 | 374 | 7,604 | 44.4% | 41.7% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 0.9 | 262 | 7,717 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 0.9 | 314 | 8,496 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 0.9 | 311 | 8,957 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 0.8 | 379 | 8,110 | 88.9% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 15 | 0.8 | 324 | 9,869 | 83.3% | 77.8% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.1 | 263 | 7,541 | 44.4% | 20.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.0 | 440 | 8,946 | 20.0% | 55.6% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 0.9 | 365 | 9,912 | 100.0% | 70.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.0 | 297 | 6,863 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.0 | 395 | 7,674 | 44.4% | 66.7% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.0 | 296 | 8,090 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 0.9 | 351 | 8,161 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 332 | 8,127 | 71.4% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 285 | 7,730 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 271 | 8,399 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 314 | 9,055 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.5 | 365 | 8,260 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.8 | 284 | 7,201 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.9 | 358 | 9,034 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.8 | 299 | 8,081 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.1 | 345 | 7,016 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.0 | 348 | 9,616 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.3 | 375 | 9,909 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.7 | 292 | 7,159 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.0 | 736 | 6,677 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.2 | 408 | 9,496 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 416 | 13,570 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 306 | 9,213 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 394 | 9,210 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 4 | 1.1 | 269 | 7,715 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
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Alistar vs Jarvan IV - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Alistar do against Jarvan IV in League of Legends?
Alistar wins the Alistar vs Jarvan IV matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 0.0%, a 100.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Alistar do against Jarvan IV in the early game?
In the early game, Alistar has the advantage against Jarvan IV with a 0.0% 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 Jarvan IV in the late game?
In the late game, Alistar takes over the Alistar vs Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV matchup?
Alistar wins the matchup against Jarvan IV with a 100.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 100.0 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Alistar build against Jarvan IV?
The best Alistar build against Jarvan IV includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Bandlepipes with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Jarvan IV?
The best Alistar runes against Jarvan IV use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Alistar vs Jarvan IV matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Alistar counter Jarvan IV?
Yes, Alistar has a favorable matchup against Jarvan IV with a 100.0% win rate. Alistar strongly counters Jarvan IV in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Alistar against Jarvan IV?
When playing Alistar against Jarvan IV, 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.