Alistar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.8%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Alistarvs Lulu

FTankSupport
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Lulu is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Lulu wins with a 64.7% win rate (+29.4%) over Alistar based on 17 games. Lulu 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 - 35.3% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
35.3% WR
VS
Lulu vs Alistar matchup - 64.7% win rate
Lulu
64.7% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Lulu Matchup?

Lulu wins the Alistar vs Lulu matchup
Winner
Lulu
Matches: 17
35.3%
Win Rate
64.7%
0.9
CS / min
0.9
335
DMG / min
333
8,962
Gold / game
9,035
443
Heal / min
156
1,774
DMG Mitigated / min
415
2.1
CC / min
1.6
20.0%
Early Game WR
80.0%
41.7%
Late Game WR
58.3%

Alistar vs Lulu Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Lulu matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Lulu wins with a 64.7% win rate compared to Alistar's 35.3%, giving Lulu a 29.4 percentage point advantage. Lulu dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Alistar 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 1,646 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lulu has a strong advantage in this matchup. Alistar players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Lulu overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. 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 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Alistar holds advantages in farming, damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.9Alistar
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
335Alistar
333Lulu
Damage output is virtually even between Alistar and Lulu, with only 2 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
8,962Alistar
9,035Lulu
Alistar and Lulu generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 73 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
2.1Alistar
1.6Lulu
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
2,217Alistar
571Lulu
Alistar vastly out-sustains Lulu, healing and mitigating 1,646 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

Boots of Swiftness 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, Zeke's Convergence 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
Lulu
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar20.0%
Lulu early game win rateLulu80.0%
Late Game
Lulu
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar41.7%
Lulu late game win rateLulu58.3%

Lulu dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Alistar. This lopsided early game means Lulu can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Lulu is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.3% win rate — 16.7 points above Alistar. Extended games heavily favor Lulu, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Lulu holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Alistar 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
0.0% WR

The Resolve and Inspiration rune setup gives Alistar the best tools to compete against Lulu in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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
47.17%531.03067,32662.5%34.5%
44.44%451.12948,03142.1%46.1%
30.77%391.03358,31731.3%30.4%
51.28%391.03247,70045.0%57.9%
61.76%341.03508,39053.3%68.4%
51.72%291.03387,19141.2%66.7%
70.83%240.93539,25685.7%64.7%
43.48%230.93058,51057.1%37.5%
54.55%221.13569,01928.6%66.7%
35.29%171.02908,43216.7%45.5%
35.29%170.93358,96220.0%41.7%
53.33%150.83558,07228.6%75.0%
60.00%150.938710,202100.0%50.0%
33.33%151.12506,79950.0%14.3%
57.14%140.82907,83787.5%16.7%
35.71%140.93267,94333.3%37.5%
53.85%131.13338,86750.0%55.6%
50.00%120.93488,40250.0%50.0%
41.67%120.93549,22040.0%42.9%
41.67%120.83188,25133.3%44.4%
30.00%100.93887,93320.0%40.0%
60.00%101.02837,81571.4%33.3%
40.00%100.82969,09750.0%33.3%
55.56%90.83295,94883.3%0.0%
55.56%91.02957,54675.0%40.0%
37.50%81.02588,45333.3%40.0%
37.50%80.93039,30750.0%33.3%
25.00%80.83075,58820.0%33.3%
62.50%81.02816,84640.0%100.0%
50.00%81.138010,8470.0%57.1%
28.57%70.93168,09350.0%20.0%
71.43%70.62775,17766.7%100.0%
57.14%71.43679,70150.0%60.0%
50.00%60.951010,6350.0%60.0%
33.33%61.14569,4350.0%66.7%
40.00%51.02717,61350.0%33.3%
60.00%51.02488,8380.0%75.0%
40.00%51.03308,7840.0%66.7%

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Alistar vs Lulu - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Alistar do against Lulu in League of Legends?

Lulu wins the Alistar vs Lulu matchup with a 64.7% win rate compared to Alistar's 35.3%, a 29.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Alistar do against Lulu in the early game?

In the early game, Lulu has the advantage against Alistar with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. Lulu 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, Lulu takes over the Alistar vs Lulu matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to 41.7%. Lulu scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Alistar vs Lulu matchup?

Lulu wins the matchup against Alistar with a 64.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 29.4 percentage point advantage means Lulu is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Lulu?

The best Alistar build against Lulu includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Zeke's Convergence, Bandlepipes with Boots of Swiftness. 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 0.0% win rate in the Alistar vs Lulu matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Alistar counter Lulu?

No, Alistar struggles against Lulu with only a 35.3% win rate. Lulu has the advantage in this matchup. Alistar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Lulu's lead.

How do I play Alistar against Lulu?

When playing Alistar against Lulu, play cautiously and avoid Lulu's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Lulu has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.