Alistar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.0%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Alistarvs Lulu

ATankSupport
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Lulu is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Alistar wins with a 50.9% win rate (+1.9%) over Lulu based on 53 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 Lulu 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 - 50.9% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
50.9% WR
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Lulu vs Alistar matchup - 49.1% win rate
Lulu
49.1% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Lulu Matchup?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Lulu matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 53
50.9%
Win Rate
49.1%
1.0
CS / min
0.9
304
DMG / min
287
8,039
Gold / game
7,941
374
Heal / min
121
1,344
DMG Mitigated / min
315
1.9
CC / min
1.4
51.7%
Early Game WR
48.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Alistar vs Lulu Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Lulu matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 53 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 50.9% win rate compared to Lulu's 49.1%, giving Alistar a 1.9 percentage point advantage. Alistar holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Lulu can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Alistar leads by 1,282 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Lulu's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Alistar vs Lulu Laning Phase Breakdown

Alistar wins the laning phase against Lulu in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.0Alistar
0.9Lulu
Alistar and Lulu 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
304Alistar
287Lulu
Damage output is virtually even between Alistar and Lulu, with only 16 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
8,039Alistar
7,941Lulu
Alistar and Lulu generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 98 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.9Alistar
1.4Lulu
Alistar provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Lulu, 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
1,718Alistar
436Lulu
Alistar vastly out-sustains Lulu, healing and mitigating 1,282 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lulu is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lulu, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Alistar Build Against Lulu

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Lulu, providing the mobility and stats Alistar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Alistar against Lulu are Locket of the Iron Solari, Protoplasm Harness and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Alistar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Alistar vs Lulu matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Alistar
51.7%
+3.4% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar51.7%
Lulu early game win rateLulu48.3%
Late Game
Alistar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar50.0%
Lulu late game win rateLulu50.0%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Alistar has a meaningful 51.7% win rate, outperforming Lulu by 3.4 percentage points. Alistar players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Alistar at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Lulu. 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. Lulu players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Alistar Runes Against Lulu

Resolve rune tree - Alistar primary runes vs LuluResolve
Aftershock - best Alistar rune vs LuluFont of Life - best Alistar rune vs LuluBone Plating - best Alistar rune vs LuluUnflinching - best Alistar rune vs Lulu
Inspiration rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs LuluInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Alistar rune vs LuluHextech Flashtraption - best Alistar rune vs Lulu
61.5% WR

The Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Alistar maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Lulu.


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
58.06%1861.03428,62766.3%50.0%
54.17%1681.03368,49457.1%51.6%
53.99%1630.92978,53554.9%53.1%
42.47%1461.03188,68532.1%48.9%
53.27%1071.03168,28951.0%55.2%
50.52%970.93158,09248.1%53.5%
54.26%940.93258,53953.5%54.9%
54.35%921.03188,43453.3%55.3%
40.45%890.92748,48931.7%47.9%
57.30%891.03408,99848.7%64.0%
48.65%741.03377,98950.0%46.7%
43.55%621.03458,19622.6%64.5%
57.63%591.03098,87468.2%51.4%
48.28%580.92998,41754.8%40.7%
51.72%581.03198,95733.3%62.2%
57.89%571.02878,30558.1%57.7%
50.94%531.03048,03951.7%50.0%
44.23%521.03208,86830.0%53.1%
52.00%500.83068,56542.9%58.6%
44.00%501.13939,60342.9%44.8%
48.94%470.93428,39945.0%51.9%
42.55%471.13979,44542.9%42.3%
54.35%460.92947,88260.9%47.8%
47.83%460.93608,10652.4%44.0%
46.51%431.02637,85145.0%47.8%
50.00%421.13258,62037.5%57.7%
43.59%391.03628,85826.7%54.2%
47.37%380.93108,12742.1%52.6%
34.38%321.13138,65030.8%36.8%
46.67%300.93028,91450.0%45.0%
53.85%261.03007,36557.1%50.0%
50.00%240.93259,26750.0%50.0%
38.89%180.92847,84337.5%40.0%
50.00%180.93368,59412.5%80.0%
50.00%181.23189,72428.6%63.6%
64.29%140.92808,44162.5%66.7%
61.54%131.83608,12942.9%83.3%
53.85%131.02659,55880.0%37.5%
46.15%132.34628,92060.0%37.5%
61.54%131.84318,63450.0%71.4%
50.00%121.934410,72633.3%55.6%
30.00%101.14119,5820.0%42.9%
44.44%91.03347,66142.9%50.0%
44.44%91.74377,34550.0%33.3%
55.56%91.24479,51850.0%57.1%
55.56%90.92478,01133.3%100.0%
75.00%80.83468,93180.0%66.7%
71.43%72.35419,44933.3%100.0%
42.86%72.957311,1780.0%60.0%
66.67%60.84028,324100.0%33.3%
66.67%61.74518,321100.0%50.0%
66.67%63.15939,32080.0%0.0%
33.33%61.13648,40333.3%33.3%
60.00%51.83829,02150.0%66.7%
80.00%50.83669,69475.0%100.0%
60.00%54.07789,90350.0%100.0%
80.00%53.867910,24675.0%100.0%
80.00%51.64489,117100.0%66.7%
20.00%51.33857,0220.0%50.0%
40.00%50.957410,5060.0%50.0%
60.00%51.643310,589100.0%50.0%

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Alistar vs Lulu - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Alistar do against Lulu in League of Legends?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Lulu matchup with a 50.9% win rate compared to Lulu's 49.1%, a 1.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 53 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Alistar do against Lulu in the early game?

In the early game, Alistar has the advantage against Lulu with a 51.7% win rate versus 48.3%. 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 Lulu in the late game?

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

Alistar wins the matchup against Lulu with a 50.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 1.9 percentage point advantage means Alistar is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 53 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Lulu?

The best Alistar build against Lulu includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Protoplasm Harness, Bandlepipes with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Alistar runes against Lulu?

The best Alistar runes against Lulu use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 61.5% win rate in the Alistar vs Lulu matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Alistar counter Lulu?

Yes, Alistar has a favorable matchup against Lulu with a 50.9% win rate. Alistar slightly edges out Lulu in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Alistar against Lulu?

When playing Alistar against Lulu, 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.