Alistar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.2%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Alistarvs Leona

FTankSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Leona is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Alistar wins with a 56.8% win rate (+13.6%) over Leona based on 81 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 Leona 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 - 56.8% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
56.8% WR
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Leona vs Alistar matchup - 43.2% win rate
Leona
43.2% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Leona Matchup?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Leona matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 81
56.8%
Win Rate
43.2%
1.0
CS / min
1.1
320
DMG / min
410
7,738
Gold / game
7,717
412
Heal / min
139
1,646
DMG Mitigated / min
1,249
2.2
CC / min
2.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
64.1%
Late Game WR
35.9%

Alistar vs Leona Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Leona matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 81 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 56.8% win rate compared to Leona's 43.2%, giving Alistar a 13.6 percentage point advantage. Alistar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Leona 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 669 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar players can confidently pick into Leona and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Leona 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 Leona Laning Phase Breakdown

Alistar wins the laning phase against Leona in League of Legends

Alistar is favored during the laning phase against Leona, 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
1.1Leona
Alistar and Leona farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
320Alistar
410Leona
Leona heavily out-damages Alistar by 90 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 Leona's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
7,738Alistar
7,717Leona
Alistar and Leona generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 22 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
2.2Alistar
2.1Leona
Both Alistar and Leona provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
2,057Alistar
1,388Leona
Alistar vastly out-sustains Leona, healing and mitigating 669 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Leona is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Leona, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Alistar Build Against Leona

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Leona, providing the mobility and stats Alistar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Alistar against Leona are Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail and Zeke's Convergence. This combination gives Alistar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 4 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Leona. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Alistar vs Leona matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Alistar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar50.0%
Leona early game win rateLeona50.0%
Late Game
Alistar
64.1%
+28.2% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar64.1%
Leona late game win rateLeona35.9%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Alistar and Leona, 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 64.1% win rate — 28.2 points above Leona. 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. Leona players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Alistar Runes Against Leona

Inspiration rune tree - Alistar primary runes vs LeonaInspiration
Glacial Augment - best Alistar rune vs LeonaHextech Flashtraption - best Alistar rune vs LeonaBiscuit Delivery - best Alistar rune vs LeonaCosmic Insight - best Alistar rune vs Leona
Resolve rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs LeonaResolve
Bone Plating - best Alistar rune vs LeonaUnflinching - best Alistar rune vs Leona
60.0% WR

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


Alistar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
40.71%1131.03107,78050.0%33.9%
44.21%951.03187,85947.8%40.8%
45.45%881.03237,66944.4%46.5%
56.79%811.03207,73850.0%64.1%
45.68%811.02887,70651.4%41.3%
61.90%630.93318,78165.2%60.0%
47.46%591.03277,63343.8%51.9%
60.42%480.93589,55821.4%76.5%
41.86%431.02948,37846.7%39.3%
37.21%431.02988,09925.0%47.8%
52.38%421.03558,72535.3%64.0%
54.55%331.02988,25346.1%60.0%
35.48%310.92948,40425.0%42.1%
43.33%300.93458,54740.0%45.0%
53.57%281.03428,74158.3%50.0%
66.67%271.03088,39069.2%64.3%
59.26%271.13718,79137.5%68.4%
57.69%260.93498,98560.0%56.3%
34.62%260.93378,32436.4%33.3%
30.77%261.12597,25538.5%23.1%
57.69%260.83549,93357.1%57.9%
44.00%251.13518,77344.4%43.8%
52.17%231.03728,92966.7%42.9%
59.09%221.02947,73676.9%33.3%
61.90%210.93028,23444.4%75.0%
40.00%201.12998,46028.6%46.1%
50.00%181.03128,87540.0%53.9%
66.67%180.82946,98850.0%100.0%
35.29%170.93097,15622.2%50.0%
56.25%161.03038,29166.7%50.0%
60.00%151.03286,77566.7%50.0%
26.67%151.04098,35228.6%25.0%
21.43%141.13188,66825.0%20.0%
42.86%140.93158,77140.0%44.4%
35.71%141.23648,35228.6%42.9%
35.71%141.13889,23816.7%50.0%
55.56%91.02507,88140.0%75.0%
62.50%80.93677,89475.0%50.0%
37.50%81.83498,4620.0%60.0%
50.00%80.94649,58633.3%60.0%
75.00%82.95699,999100.0%66.7%
37.50%81.22417,03233.3%50.0%
75.00%80.73309,203100.0%66.7%
57.14%70.83968,2660.0%80.0%
57.14%71.03439,1600.0%66.7%
66.67%63.14448,77750.0%100.0%
40.00%54.255610,2040.0%50.0%
40.00%52.44669,97350.0%33.3%
60.00%52.03867,82450.0%66.7%
80.00%51.02638,91466.7%100.0%
20.00%51.02156,2620.0%33.3%
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Alistar vs Leona - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Alistar do against Leona in League of Legends?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Leona matchup with a 56.8% win rate compared to Leona's 43.2%, a 13.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 81 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Alistar do against Leona in the early game?

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

In the late game, Alistar takes over the Alistar vs Leona matchup with a 64.1% win rate compared to 35.9%. Alistar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Alistar vs Leona matchup?

Alistar wins the matchup against Leona with a 56.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 13.6 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 81 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Leona?

The best Alistar build against Leona includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Zeke's Convergence with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Leona?

The best Alistar runes against Leona use the Inspiration primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Alistar vs Leona matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Alistar counter Leona?

Yes, Alistar has a favorable matchup against Leona with a 56.8% win rate. Alistar strongly counters Leona in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Alistar against Leona?

When playing Alistar against Leona, 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.