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

Alistarvs Locke

FTankSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Alistar wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Locke 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 Locke 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 - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
66.7% WR
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Locke vs Alistar matchup - 33.3% win rate
Locke
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Locke Matchup?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Locke matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
3.1
CS / min
4.3
444
DMG / min
973
8,777
Gold / game
10,748
349
Heal / min
350
1,108
DMG Mitigated / min
609
1.9
CC / min
0.7
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Alistar vs Locke Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Locke 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 Locke'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 Locke 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 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar players can confidently pick into Locke and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Locke 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 Locke Laning Phase Breakdown

Locke wins the laning phase against Alistar in League of Legends

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

Farming
3.1Alistar
4.3Locke
Locke significantly out-farms Alistar by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 17 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Locke 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
444Alistar
973Locke
Locke heavily out-damages Alistar by 529 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 Locke's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,777Alistar
10,748Locke
Locke generates a commanding 1,972 more gold per game than Alistar. This substantial economic advantage means Locke 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
1.9Alistar
0.7Locke
Alistar brings significantly more crowd control than Locke, with 1.2 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. Locke should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,457Alistar
959Locke
Alistar vastly out-sustains Locke, healing and mitigating 498 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Locke is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Locke, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Alistar Build Against Locke

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Alistar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar50.0%
Locke early game win rateLocke50.0%
Late Game
Alistar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar100.0%
Locke late game win rateLocke0.0%

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

Best Alistar Runes Against Locke

Inspiration rune tree - Alistar primary runes vs LockeInspiration
Glacial Augment - best Alistar rune vs LockeHextech Flashtraption - best Alistar rune vs LockeBiscuit Delivery - best Alistar rune vs LockeCosmic Insight - best Alistar rune vs Locke
Sorcery rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs LockeSorcery
Nimbus Cloak - best Alistar rune vs LockeCelerity - best Alistar rune vs Locke
100.0% WR

Running Inspiration primary with Sorcery secondary allows Alistar to press their advantage against Locke, 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 Locke - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Alistar do against Locke in League of Legends?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Locke matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Locke's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Alistar do against Locke in the early game?

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

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

Alistar wins the matchup against Locke with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 Locke?

The best Alistar build against Locke includes Imperial Mandate, Hextech Gunblade, 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 Locke?

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

Does Alistar counter Locke?

Yes, Alistar has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 66.7% win rate. Alistar strongly counters Locke in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Alistar against Locke?

When playing Alistar against Locke, 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.