Alistar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Alistarvs Morgana

DTankSupport
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Morgana is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Alistar wins with a 52.0% win rate (+4.0%) over Morgana based on 75 games. Morgana 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 Morgana 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.

Compare against an opponent
Morgana - 52.0% win rateMorgana(52.0%)
Alistar - 52.0% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
52.0% WR
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Morgana vs Alistar matchup - 48.0% win rate
Morgana
48.0% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Morgana Matchup?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Morgana matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 75
52.0%
Win Rate
48.0%
1.0
CS / min
1.9
296
DMG / min
683
7,995
Gold / game
9,151
377
Heal / min
167
1,403
DMG Mitigated / min
415
1.6
CC / min
2.3
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
62.5%
Late Game WR
37.5%

Alistar vs Morgana Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Morgana matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 75 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 52.0% win rate compared to Morgana's 48.0%, giving Alistar a 4.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Morgana controls the early laning stage, but Alistar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Morgana 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 1,197 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 Morgana'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 Morgana Laning Phase Breakdown

Morgana wins the laning phase against Alistar in League of Legends

Morgana is favored during the laning phase against Alistar, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Morgana holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.0Alistar
1.9Morgana
Morgana significantly out-farms Alistar by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Morgana 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
296Alistar
683Morgana
Morgana heavily out-damages Alistar by 387 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 Morgana's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
7,995Alistar
9,151Morgana
Morgana generates a commanding 1,156 more gold per game than Alistar. This substantial economic advantage means Morgana 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
1.6Alistar
2.3Morgana
Morgana provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Alistar, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Morgana coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,779Alistar
582Morgana
Alistar vastly out-sustains Morgana, healing and mitigating 1,197 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Morgana is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Morgana, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Alistar Build Against Morgana

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Morgana, providing the mobility and stats Alistar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Alistar against Morgana 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 80.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Morgana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Alistar vs Morgana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Morgana
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar40.0%
Morgana early game win rateMorgana60.0%
Late Game
Alistar
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar62.5%
Morgana late game win rateMorgana37.5%

Morgana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Alistar. This lopsided early game means Morgana 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 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Morgana. 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: Morgana 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 Morgana

Resolve rune tree - Alistar primary runes vs MorganaResolve
Aftershock - best Alistar rune vs MorganaFont of Life - best Alistar rune vs MorganaBone Plating - best Alistar rune vs MorganaUnflinching - best Alistar rune vs Morgana
Inspiration rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs MorganaInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Alistar rune vs MorganaHextech Flashtraption - best Alistar rune vs Morgana
61.1% WR

Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Alistar to press their advantage against Morgana, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Alistar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.99%1830.93028,01147.4%46.6%
48.82%1701.03078,33244.6%52.9%
46.15%1560.93218,55750.7%42.4%
48.09%1311.03308,79544.4%50.6%
52.71%1290.93247,86247.1%59.0%
54.24%1180.93378,94445.2%59.2%
44.83%1161.13018,64039.5%48.0%
57.78%901.03348,92448.6%64.2%
60.98%821.03338,91458.8%62.5%
48.15%810.92968,11050.0%46.7%
52.00%751.03158,10444.1%58.5%
52.00%751.02967,99540.0%62.5%
63.89%721.03068,40268.6%59.5%
51.39%720.93267,92643.9%61.3%
60.56%711.23848,99446.1%68.9%
42.86%701.03528,34130.6%55.9%
58.06%621.03068,87172.7%50.0%
51.61%620.93128,54159.4%43.3%
47.46%590.93188,35851.7%43.3%
45.76%591.03068,43631.0%60.0%
59.65%571.03778,86460.0%59.4%
40.74%541.02977,91531.3%54.5%
48.94%471.13869,10950.0%48.4%
47.83%460.93177,59226.9%75.0%
45.00%401.12917,90847.8%41.2%
45.00%401.02937,74643.5%47.1%
45.00%400.93138,51050.0%41.7%
51.28%391.13368,57550.0%52.2%
41.18%340.83078,27621.4%55.0%
50.00%301.03348,29053.3%46.7%
48.28%290.93549,11340.0%52.6%
55.56%270.93378,16253.9%57.1%
50.00%241.13778,27750.0%50.0%
52.38%211.039510,07033.3%60.0%
76.47%171.13509,42966.7%87.5%
50.00%161.03178,45642.9%55.6%
60.00%151.33107,30355.6%66.7%
57.14%141.43309,02020.0%77.8%
57.14%142.43799,30240.0%66.7%
53.85%131.14048,75750.0%57.1%
38.46%132.73828,9260.0%71.4%
38.46%131.43858,75525.0%44.4%
33.33%121.44129,60833.3%33.3%
60.00%103.15449,68875.0%50.0%
44.44%91.74299,6810.0%57.1%
62.50%85.65549,63080.0%33.3%
28.57%73.064210,1720.0%50.0%
42.86%70.83898,86866.7%25.0%
100.00%70.932110,069100.0%100.0%
28.57%72.748910,5570.0%33.3%
66.67%60.83328,178100.0%50.0%
50.00%61.033211,026100.0%40.0%
66.67%60.93489,47050.0%75.0%
50.00%65.66407,61440.0%100.0%
66.67%60.829810,417100.0%60.0%
50.00%65.171810,11750.0%50.0%
50.00%62.462710,825100.0%40.0%
80.00%53.04607,566100.0%66.7%
60.00%50.83489,80750.0%66.7%

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Alistar vs Morgana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Alistar do against Morgana in League of Legends?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Morgana matchup with a 52.0% win rate compared to Morgana's 48.0%, a 4.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 75 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Alistar do against Morgana in the early game?

In the early game, Morgana has the advantage against Alistar with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Morgana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Alistar do against Morgana in the late game?

In the late game, Alistar takes over the Alistar vs Morgana matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Alistar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Alistar vs Morgana matchup?

Alistar wins the matchup against Morgana with a 52.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 4.0 percentage point advantage means Alistar is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 75 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Morgana?

The best Alistar build against Morgana includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Zeke's Convergence with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 80.0% 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 Morgana?

The best Alistar runes against Morgana use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 61.1% win rate in the Alistar vs Morgana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Alistar counter Morgana?

Yes, Alistar has a favorable matchup against Morgana with a 52.0% win rate. Alistar has a solid advantage over Morgana in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Alistar against Morgana?

When playing Alistar against Morgana, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Morgana. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.