Alistar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.6%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Alistarvs Kayle

DTankSupport
Patch26.10
Matches1,627,927
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Kayle is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Alistar wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Kayle based on 6 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 Kayle 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.

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Kayle - 66.7% win rateKayle(66.7%)
Alistar - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
66.7% WR
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Kayle vs Alistar matchup - 33.3% win rate
Kayle
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Kayle Matchup?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Kayle matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
1.9
CS / min
2.5
399
DMG / min
301
7,175
Gold / game
6,694
360
Heal / min
462
1,304
DMG Mitigated / min
352
2.2
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Alistar vs Kayle Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Kayle matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Kayle's 33.3%, giving Alistar a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Alistar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kayle 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 1.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar players can confidently pick into Kayle and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kayle 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 Kayle Laning Phase Breakdown

Alistar wins the laning phase against Kayle in League of Legends

Alistar is favored during the laning phase against Kayle, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Alistar holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.9Alistar
2.5Kayle
Kayle edges out Alistar by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kayle.
Damage
399Alistar
301Kayle
Alistar heavily out-damages Kayle by 98 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kayle should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Alistar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
7,175Alistar
6,694Kayle
Alistar earns 482 more gold per game than Kayle, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Alistar slightly faster item completions.
Utility
2.2Alistar
0.3Kayle
Alistar brings significantly more crowd control than Kayle, with 1.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Alistar far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Kayle should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,665Alistar
814Kayle
Alistar vastly out-sustains Kayle, healing and mitigating 851 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kayle is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kayle, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Alistar Build Against Kayle

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Kayle, providing the mobility and stats Alistar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Alistar against Kayle are Locket of the Iron Solari, Zeke's Convergence 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 Kayle. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Alistar vs Kayle matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Alistar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar50.0%
Kayle early game win rateKayle50.0%
Late Game
Alistar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar100.0%
Kayle late game win rateKayle0.0%

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

Alistar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Kayle. 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. Kayle players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Alistar Runes Against Kayle

Sorcery rune tree - Alistar primary runes vs KayleSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Alistar rune vs KayleManaflow Band - best Alistar rune vs KayleTranscendence - best Alistar rune vs KayleScorch - best Alistar rune vs Kayle
Domination rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs KayleDomination
Cheap Shot - best Alistar rune vs KayleUltimate Hunter - best Alistar rune vs Kayle
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Domination secondary allows Alistar to press their advantage against Kayle, 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
46.45%1830.93017,98448.5%44.2%
46.91%1621.03148,39248.0%45.9%
48.23%1411.03238,67350.0%46.8%
49.24%1321.03419,14844.9%51.8%
56.20%1210.93187,93452.3%60.7%
50.88%1140.93368,67145.8%54.5%
41.51%1061.03008,54136.6%44.6%
57.78%900.93438,79445.2%68.8%
46.34%820.92908,09947.2%45.6%
51.28%781.03048,22843.2%58.5%
59.21%761.03438,83748.4%66.7%
51.39%721.03098,17241.9%58.5%
52.78%720.93277,99742.5%65.6%
64.79%711.02988,49063.6%65.8%
56.52%691.13748,86940.0%65.9%
44.78%670.93408,35638.2%51.5%
47.62%630.93148,57556.3%38.7%
41.67%601.03067,79336.1%50.0%
45.00%600.93048,40925.9%60.6%
59.32%590.93729,32468.2%54.0%
55.93%591.03129,05875.0%46.1%
40.38%520.93008,17438.5%42.3%
36.73%490.93779,17529.4%40.6%
51.02%491.03247,87530.8%73.9%
43.75%481.02827,81744.0%43.5%
47.73%440.93348,67250.0%46.1%
46.51%431.13348,56947.1%46.1%
30.95%421.12607,63237.5%22.2%
52.63%380.93669,38250.0%53.6%
38.89%360.93178,02529.4%47.4%
51.61%310.93268,58146.7%56.3%
46.43%281.03208,14643.8%50.0%
48.15%271.03689,48833.3%55.6%
50.00%241.33758,62354.5%46.1%
64.71%170.93128,32660.0%71.4%
42.86%141.63829,1870.0%60.0%
46.15%131.73207,41257.1%33.3%
53.85%130.93198,65050.0%57.1%
58.33%122.03658,72825.0%75.0%
60.00%101.144510,01575.0%50.0%
40.00%101.73669,1640.0%57.1%
33.33%92.02988,1540.0%75.0%
22.22%91.03779,25650.0%14.3%
33.33%92.650510,4050.0%37.5%
37.50%82.853310,3130.0%60.0%
57.14%70.93468,19033.3%75.0%
71.43%75.759910,46275.0%66.7%
85.71%70.928210,52250.0%100.0%
42.86%72.44979,8690.0%50.0%
66.67%61.93997,17550.0%100.0%
50.00%61.033211,026100.0%40.0%
83.33%60.92997,671100.0%66.7%
50.00%60.829710,397100.0%40.0%
33.33%62.561310,17450.0%25.0%
20.00%50.93698,89450.0%0.0%
60.00%50.930010,3690.0%60.0%
20.00%51.23317,4110.0%33.3%
20.00%51.13547,64020.0%0.0%
40.00%50.93229,17350.0%33.3%

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Alistar vs Kayle - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Alistar do against Kayle in League of Legends?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Kayle matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Kayle's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Alistar do against Kayle in the early game?

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

In the late game, Alistar takes over the Alistar vs Kayle 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 Kayle matchup?

Alistar wins the matchup against Kayle with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Kayle?

The best Alistar build against Kayle includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Zeke's Convergence, Bandlepipes with Mercury's Treads. 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 Kayle?

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

Does Alistar counter Kayle?

Yes, Alistar has a favorable matchup against Kayle with a 66.7% win rate. Alistar strongly counters Kayle in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Alistar against Kayle?

When playing Alistar against Kayle, 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.