Alistar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Alistarvs Neeko

CTankSupport
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Neeko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Neeko wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Alistar based on 9 games. Alistar wins the early laning phase while Neeko scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Alistar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Alistar vs Neeko 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 - 44.4% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
44.4% WR
VS
Neeko vs Alistar matchup - 55.6% win rate
Neeko
55.6% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Neeko Matchup?

Neeko wins the Alistar vs Neeko matchup
Winner
Neeko
Matches: 9
44.4%
Win Rate
55.6%
0.9
CS / min
1.5
358
DMG / min
640
9,034
Gold / game
10,198
398
Heal / min
63
1,443
DMG Mitigated / min
287
1.8
CC / min
1.5
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Alistar vs Neeko Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Neeko matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Neeko wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Alistar's 44.4%, giving Neeko a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Alistar controls the early laning stage, but Neeko outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Alistar needs to press advantages before Neeko reaches their power spikes, while Neeko should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Alistar leads by 1,491 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Neeko 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 Neeko 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 Neeko Laning Phase Breakdown

Neeko wins the laning phase against Alistar in League of Legends

Neeko is favored during the laning phase against Alistar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Neeko holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.9Alistar
1.5Neeko
Neeko edges out Alistar by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Neeko.
Damage
358Alistar
640Neeko
Neeko heavily out-damages Alistar by 282 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 Neeko's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,034Alistar
10,198Neeko
Neeko generates a commanding 1,164 more gold per game than Alistar. This substantial economic advantage means Neeko 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
1.8Alistar
1.5Neeko
Alistar provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Neeko, 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
1,841Alistar
350Neeko
Alistar vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 1,491 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Neeko is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Neeko, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Alistar Build Against Neeko

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Neeko, providing the mobility and stats Alistar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Alistar against Neeko are Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow and Thornmail. This combination gives Alistar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Neeko. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Alistar vs Neeko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Alistar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar50.0%
Neeko early game win rateNeeko50.0%
Late Game
Neeko
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar42.9%
Neeko late game win rateNeeko57.1%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Alistar and Neeko, with Alistar holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Neeko is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Alistar. Extended games heavily favor Neeko, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Alistar has the edge early, but Neeko 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 Neeko

Inspiration rune tree - Alistar primary runes vs NeekoInspiration
Glacial Augment - best Alistar rune vs NeekoHextech Flashtraption - best Alistar rune vs NeekoBiscuit Delivery - best Alistar rune vs NeekoCosmic Insight - best Alistar rune vs Neeko
Resolve rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs NeekoResolve
Bone Plating - best Alistar rune vs NeekoUnflinching - best Alistar rune vs Neeko
100.0% WR

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


Alistar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.15%521.03408,14852.2%41.4%
51.11%451.02958,28447.8%54.5%
58.14%430.93349,04150.0%65.2%
44.74%380.93038,51255.0%33.3%
48.65%370.93658,70347.1%50.0%
41.67%361.13708,17729.4%52.6%
48.57%350.93038,57850.0%47.6%
43.75%320.93238,71954.5%38.1%
41.94%311.03198,42223.1%55.6%
48.28%291.13528,45135.7%60.0%
45.45%220.93517,86346.1%44.4%
57.14%210.92498,30855.6%58.3%
42.86%211.03747,60444.4%41.7%
38.89%180.92627,71733.3%44.4%
56.25%160.93148,49650.0%62.5%
53.33%150.93118,95740.0%60.0%
66.67%150.83798,11088.9%33.3%
80.00%150.83249,86983.3%77.8%
35.71%141.12637,54144.4%20.0%
42.86%141.04408,94620.0%55.6%
75.00%120.93659,912100.0%70.0%
66.67%121.02976,86366.7%66.7%
50.00%121.03957,67444.4%66.7%
36.36%111.02968,09033.3%40.0%
45.45%110.93518,16150.0%40.0%
60.00%100.83328,12771.4%33.3%
40.00%100.82857,73050.0%33.3%
40.00%101.02718,39940.0%40.0%
50.00%100.93149,05533.3%57.1%
66.67%91.53658,26040.0%100.0%
44.44%90.82847,20142.9%50.0%
44.44%90.93589,03450.0%42.9%
42.86%70.82998,08133.3%50.0%
28.57%71.13457,01625.0%33.3%
71.43%71.03489,61650.0%80.0%
42.86%71.33759,90950.0%33.3%
71.43%70.72927,15966.7%100.0%
66.67%62.07366,67766.7%66.7%
66.67%61.24089,49633.3%100.0%
100.00%51.041613,5700.0%100.0%
40.00%50.73069,21366.7%0.0%
40.00%51.33949,2100.0%50.0%
50.00%41.12697,71566.7%0.0%

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Alistar vs Neeko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Alistar do against Neeko in League of Legends?

Neeko wins the Alistar vs Neeko matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Alistar's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Alistar do against Neeko in the early game?

In the early game, Alistar has the advantage against Neeko with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Neeko in the late game?

In the late game, Neeko takes over the Alistar vs Neeko matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Neeko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Alistar vs Neeko matchup?

Neeko wins the matchup against Alistar with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Neeko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Neeko?

The best Alistar build against Neeko includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Thornmail with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Neeko?

The best Alistar runes against Neeko use the Inspiration primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Alistar vs Neeko matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Alistar counter Neeko?

No, Alistar struggles against Neeko with only a 44.4% win rate. Neeko has the advantage in this matchup. Alistar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Neeko's lead.

How do I play Alistar against Neeko?

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