Alistarvs Lux
Alistar vs Lux is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Lux wins with a 53.8% win rate (+7.5%) over Alistar based on 106 games. Lux wins the early laning phase while Alistar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Alistar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Alistar vs Lux 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.
Lux(46.2%)Who Wins the Alistar vs Lux Matchup?
Alistar vs Lux Matchup Summary
The Alistar vs Lux matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 106 recent matches analyzed, Lux wins with a 53.8% win rate compared to Alistar's 46.2%, giving Lux a 7.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Lux controls the early laning stage, but Alistar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Lux needs to press advantages before Alistar reaches their power spikes, while Alistar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Alistar leads by 1,517 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lux 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 Lux 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 Lux Laning Phase Breakdown
Lux is favored during the laning phase against Alistar, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Lux holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Alistar Build Against Lux
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Lux, providing the mobility and stats Alistar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Alistar against Lux are Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Alistar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Lux. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Alistar vs Lux matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Alistar41.7%Lux58.3%Alistar50.0%Lux50.0%Lux dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.3% win rate — a 16.7 percentage point lead over Alistar. This lopsided early game means Lux can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Alistar at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Lux. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Lux has the edge early, but Alistar gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Alistar Runes Against Lux
Inspiration
Resolve
The Inspiration and Resolve rune setup gives Alistar the best tools to compete against Lux in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Alistar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.21% | 136 | 0.9 | 307 | 8,605 | 52.4% | 52.0% | |
| 48.48% | 132 | 0.9 | 304 | 8,645 | 47.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.73% | 131 | 0.9 | 317 | 8,479 | 59.1% | 51.7% | |
| 38.76% | 129 | 1.0 | 336 | 8,558 | 37.5% | 40.0% | |
| 47.90% | 119 | 0.9 | 325 | 8,509 | 57.1% | 39.7% | |
| 46.23% | 106 | 0.9 | 309 | 8,600 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 99 | 0.9 | 296 | 8,525 | 53.3% | 57.4% | |
| 49.40% | 83 | 0.9 | 322 | 8,509 | 44.4% | 55.3% | |
| 50.62% | 81 | 1.0 | 339 | 8,096 | 50.0% | 51.4% | |
| 50.00% | 80 | 0.9 | 279 | 8,057 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 52.56% | 78 | 1.0 | 305 | 8,484 | 62.5% | 42.1% | |
| 38.16% | 76 | 0.8 | 333 | 8,299 | 33.3% | 43.2% | |
| 50.00% | 68 | 1.0 | 338 | 8,010 | 64.1% | 31.0% | |
| 48.44% | 64 | 0.9 | 287 | 8,538 | 61.3% | 36.4% | |
| 48.39% | 62 | 0.9 | 308 | 8,412 | 42.4% | 55.2% | |
| 50.00% | 58 | 0.9 | 328 | 7,961 | 43.3% | 57.1% | |
| 61.82% | 55 | 1.0 | 282 | 8,314 | 75.8% | 40.9% | |
| 56.36% | 55 | 0.9 | 315 | 8,578 | 53.9% | 58.6% | |
| 49.06% | 53 | 0.9 | 306 | 8,472 | 44.0% | 53.6% | |
| 60.78% | 51 | 1.0 | 360 | 8,892 | 58.3% | 63.0% | |
| 46.00% | 50 | 0.9 | 296 | 8,791 | 48.0% | 44.0% | |
| 56.52% | 46 | 0.9 | 336 | 8,314 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 40.00% | 45 | 0.9 | 283 | 8,851 | 52.6% | 30.8% | |
| 58.97% | 39 | 0.9 | 334 | 8,399 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 1.1 | 363 | 8,696 | 45.0% | 52.6% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 0.9 | 310 | 8,787 | 47.6% | 62.5% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 0.9 | 330 | 9,193 | 64.3% | 43.5% | |
| 62.86% | 35 | 0.9 | 314 | 8,901 | 56.3% | 68.4% | |
| 41.18% | 34 | 0.9 | 324 | 8,603 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 38.24% | 34 | 0.9 | 283 | 7,717 | 41.7% | 30.0% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 0.9 | 307 | 8,756 | 60.0% | 55.0% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 0.9 | 341 | 9,171 | 63.6% | 37.5% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 1.0 | 334 | 9,025 | 37.5% | 64.7% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 0.8 | 331 | 9,622 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 1.2 | 307 | 9,348 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.1 | 435 | 10,425 | 33.3% | 53.9% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 0.9 | 356 | 9,647 | 25.0% | 36.4% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.2 | 362 | 10,908 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 14.29% | 14 | 1.2 | 303 | 7,057 | 20.0% | 0.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 0.9 | 323 | 7,830 | 22.2% | 60.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.0 | 277 | 8,270 | 55.6% | 25.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 361 | 9,270 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 283 | 6,611 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.2 | 471 | 10,455 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.8 | 348 | 7,984 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 422 | 8,651 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 251 | 4,530 | 20.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 365 | 6,067 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 390 | 9,157 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 314 | 10,074 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
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Alistar vs Lux - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Alistar do against Lux in League of Legends?
Lux wins the Alistar vs Lux matchup with a 53.8% win rate compared to Alistar's 46.2%, a 7.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 106 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Alistar do against Lux in the early game?
In the early game, Lux has the advantage against Alistar with a 58.3% win rate versus 41.7%. Lux players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Alistar do against Lux in the late game?
In the late game, Alistar takes over the Alistar vs Lux 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 Lux matchup?
Lux wins the matchup against Alistar with a 53.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 7.5 percentage point advantage means Lux is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 106 games analyzed.
What is the best Alistar build against Lux?
The best Alistar build against Lux includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Bandlepipes with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Lux?
The best Alistar runes against Lux use the Inspiration primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 63.6% win rate in the Alistar vs Lux matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Alistar counter Lux?
No, Alistar struggles against Lux with only a 46.2% win rate. Lux has the advantage in this matchup. Alistar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Lux's lead.
How do I play Alistar against Lux?
When playing Alistar against Lux, play cautiously and avoid Lux's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Lux in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.