Alistarvs Maokai
Alistar vs Maokai is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Maokai wins with a 56.4% win rate (+12.8%) over Alistar based on 39 games. Maokai 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 Maokai 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.
Who Wins the Alistar vs Maokai Matchup?
Alistar vs Maokai Matchup Summary
The Alistar vs Maokai matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 39 recent matches analyzed, Maokai wins with a 56.4% win rate compared to Alistar's 43.6%, giving Maokai a 12.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Maokai controls the early laning stage, but Alistar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Maokai 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 damage output, where Maokai leads by 177 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Maokai 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 Maokai 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 Maokai Laning Phase Breakdown
Maokai is favored during the laning phase against Alistar, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Maokai holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Alistar Build Against Maokai
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Maokai, providing the mobility and stats Alistar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Alistar against Maokai 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Maokai. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Alistar vs Maokai matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Alistar26.7%
Maokai73.3%Alistar54.2%Maokai45.8%Maokai dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 73.3% win rate — a 46.7 percentage point lead over Alistar. This lopsided early game means Maokai can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Alistar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.2% win rate — 8.3 points above Maokai. Extended games heavily favor Alistar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Maokai must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Alistar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Alistar survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Alistar Runes Against Maokai
Resolve
Inspiration
The Resolve and Inspiration rune setup gives Alistar the best tools to compete against Maokai in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.06% | 186 | 1.0 | 342 | 8,627 | 66.3% | 50.0% | |
| 54.17% | 168 | 1.0 | 336 | 8,494 | 57.1% | 51.6% | |
| 53.99% | 163 | 0.9 | 297 | 8,535 | 54.9% | 53.1% | |
| 42.47% | 146 | 1.0 | 318 | 8,685 | 32.1% | 48.9% | |
| 53.27% | 107 | 1.0 | 316 | 8,289 | 51.0% | 55.2% | |
| 50.52% | 97 | 0.9 | 315 | 8,092 | 48.1% | 53.5% | |
| 54.26% | 94 | 0.9 | 325 | 8,539 | 53.5% | 54.9% | |
| 54.35% | 92 | 1.0 | 318 | 8,434 | 53.3% | 55.3% | |
| 40.45% | 89 | 0.9 | 274 | 8,489 | 31.7% | 47.9% | |
| 57.30% | 89 | 1.0 | 340 | 8,998 | 48.7% | 64.0% | |
| 48.65% | 74 | 1.0 | 337 | 7,989 | 50.0% | 46.7% | |
| 43.55% | 62 | 1.0 | 345 | 8,196 | 22.6% | 64.5% | |
| 57.63% | 59 | 1.0 | 309 | 8,874 | 68.2% | 51.4% | |
| 48.28% | 58 | 0.9 | 299 | 8,417 | 54.8% | 40.7% | |
| 51.72% | 58 | 1.0 | 319 | 8,957 | 33.3% | 62.2% | |
| 57.89% | 57 | 1.0 | 287 | 8,305 | 58.1% | 57.7% | |
| 50.94% | 53 | 1.0 | 304 | 8,039 | 51.7% | 50.0% | |
| 44.23% | 52 | 1.0 | 320 | 8,868 | 30.0% | 53.1% | |
| 52.00% | 50 | 0.8 | 306 | 8,565 | 42.9% | 58.6% | |
| 44.00% | 50 | 1.1 | 393 | 9,603 | 42.9% | 44.8% | |
| 48.94% | 47 | 0.9 | 342 | 8,399 | 45.0% | 51.9% | |
| 42.55% | 47 | 1.1 | 397 | 9,445 | 42.9% | 42.3% | |
| 54.35% | 46 | 0.9 | 294 | 7,882 | 60.9% | 47.8% | |
| 47.83% | 46 | 0.9 | 360 | 8,106 | 52.4% | 44.0% | |
| 46.51% | 43 | 1.0 | 263 | 7,851 | 45.0% | 47.8% | |
| 50.00% | 42 | 1.1 | 325 | 8,620 | 37.5% | 57.7% | |
| 43.59% | 39 | 1.0 | 362 | 8,858 | 26.7% | 54.2% | |
| 47.37% | 38 | 0.9 | 310 | 8,127 | 42.1% | 52.6% | |
| 34.38% | 32 | 1.1 | 313 | 8,650 | 30.8% | 36.8% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 0.9 | 302 | 8,914 | 50.0% | 45.0% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 1.0 | 300 | 7,365 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 0.9 | 325 | 9,267 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 0.9 | 284 | 7,843 | 37.5% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 0.9 | 336 | 8,594 | 12.5% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 1.2 | 318 | 9,724 | 28.6% | 63.6% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 0.9 | 280 | 8,441 | 62.5% | 66.7% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.8 | 360 | 8,129 | 42.9% | 83.3% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.0 | 265 | 9,558 | 80.0% | 37.5% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 2.3 | 462 | 8,920 | 60.0% | 37.5% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.8 | 431 | 8,634 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.9 | 344 | 10,726 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 411 | 9,582 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.0 | 334 | 7,661 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.7 | 437 | 7,345 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.2 | 447 | 9,518 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.9 | 247 | 8,011 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 346 | 8,931 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 2.3 | 541 | 9,449 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.9 | 573 | 11,178 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.8 | 402 | 8,324 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.7 | 451 | 8,321 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.1 | 593 | 9,320 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 364 | 8,403 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 382 | 9,021 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 366 | 9,694 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.0 | 778 | 9,903 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 3.8 | 679 | 10,246 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 448 | 9,117 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 385 | 7,022 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 574 | 10,506 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 433 | 10,589 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
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Alistar vs Maokai - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Alistar do against Maokai in League of Legends?
Maokai wins the Alistar vs Maokai matchup with a 56.4% win rate compared to Alistar's 43.6%, a 12.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 39 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Alistar do against Maokai in the early game?
In the early game, Maokai has the advantage against Alistar with a 73.3% win rate versus 26.7%. Maokai players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Alistar do against Maokai in the late game?
In the late game, Alistar takes over the Alistar vs Maokai matchup with a 54.2% win rate compared to 45.8%. Alistar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Alistar vs Maokai matchup?
Maokai wins the matchup against Alistar with a 56.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 12.8 percentage point advantage means Maokai is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 39 games analyzed.
What is the best Alistar build against Maokai?
The best Alistar build against Maokai includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Zeke's Convergence 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 Maokai?
The best Alistar runes against Maokai use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 55.6% win rate in the Alistar vs Maokai matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Alistar counter Maokai?
No, Alistar struggles against Maokai with only a 43.6% win rate. Maokai has the advantage in this matchup. Alistar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Maokai's lead.
How do I play Alistar against Maokai?
When playing Alistar against Maokai, play cautiously and avoid Maokai's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Maokai in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.