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

Alistarvs Rakan

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

Alistar vs Rakan is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Alistar wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Rakan based on 13 games. Alistar 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 Rakan 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 - 53.9% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
53.9% WR
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Rakan vs Alistar matchup - 46.1% win rate
Rakan
46.1% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Rakan Matchup?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Rakan matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 13
53.9%
Win Rate
46.1%
1.1
CS / min
1.1
333
DMG / min
298
8,867
Gold / game
9,233
443
Heal / min
257
1,617
DMG Mitigated / min
1,158
2.4
CC / min
1.5
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
55.6%
Late Game WR
44.4%

Alistar vs Rakan Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Rakan matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Rakan's 46.1%, giving Alistar a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Alistar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Rakan players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Alistar leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar players can confidently pick into Rakan and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Rakan away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Alistar vs Rakan Laning Phase Breakdown

Alistar wins the laning phase against Rakan in League of Legends

Alistar is favored during the laning phase against Rakan, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Alistar holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.1Alistar
1.1Rakan
Alistar and Rakan farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
333Alistar
298Rakan
Alistar deals 36 more champion damage per minute than Rakan. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Rakan choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Alistar's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
8,867Alistar
9,233Rakan
Rakan earns 366 more gold per game than Alistar, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Rakan slightly faster item completions.
Utility
2.4Alistar
1.5Rakan
Alistar brings significantly more crowd control than Rakan, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Alistar far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Rakan should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
2,060Alistar
1,415Rakan
Alistar vastly out-sustains Rakan, healing and mitigating 645 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Rakan is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Rakan, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Alistar Build Against Rakan

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Rakan, providing the mobility and stats Alistar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Alistar against Rakan are Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow and Zeke's Convergence. This combination gives Alistar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Rakan. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Alistar vs Rakan matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Alistar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar50.0%
Rakan early game win rateRakan50.0%
Late Game
Alistar
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar55.6%
Rakan late game win rateRakan44.4%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Alistar and Rakan, 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.

Alistar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Rakan. Extended games heavily favor Alistar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Alistar holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Rakan players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Alistar Runes Against Rakan

Resolve rune tree - Alistar primary runes vs RakanResolve
Aftershock - best Alistar rune vs RakanFont of Life - best Alistar rune vs RakanBone Plating - best Alistar rune vs RakanUnflinching - best Alistar rune vs Rakan
Sorcery rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs RakanSorcery
Nimbus Cloak - best Alistar rune vs RakanWaterwalking - best Alistar rune vs Rakan
100.0% WR

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


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 Rakan - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Alistar do against Rakan in League of Legends?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Rakan matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Rakan's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Alistar do against Rakan in the early game?

In the early game, Alistar has the advantage against Rakan 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 Rakan in the late game?

In the late game, Alistar takes over the Alistar vs Rakan matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Alistar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Alistar vs Rakan matchup?

Alistar wins the matchup against Rakan with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Rakan?

The best Alistar build against Rakan includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Zeke's Convergence with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Rakan?

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

Does Alistar counter Rakan?

Yes, Alistar has a favorable matchup against Rakan with a 53.9% win rate. Alistar strongly counters Rakan in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Alistar against Rakan?

When playing Alistar against Rakan, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.