Alistar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Alistarvs Rakan

DTankSupport
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Rakan is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Alistar wins with a 58.1% win rate (+16.1%) over Rakan based on 62 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.

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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Rakan - 58.1% win rateRakan(58.1%)
Alistar - 58.1% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
58.1% WR
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Rakan vs Alistar matchup - 41.9% win rate
Rakan
41.9% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Rakan Matchup?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Rakan matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 62
58.1%
Win Rate
41.9%
0.9
CS / min
1.0
298
DMG / min
274
8,360
Gold / game
8,260
409
Heal / min
275
1,317
DMG Mitigated / min
902
2.2
CC / min
1.5
60.6%
Early Game WR
39.4%
55.2%
Late Game WR
44.8%

Alistar vs Rakan Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Rakan matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 62 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 58.1% win rate compared to Rakan's 41.9%, giving Alistar a 16.1 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 sustain, where Alistar leads by 549 HP/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 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Alistar holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.9Alistar
1.0Rakan
Alistar and Rakan farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
298Alistar
274Rakan
Damage output is virtually even between Alistar and Rakan, with only 24 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
8,360Alistar
8,260Rakan
Alistar and Rakan generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 101 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
2.2Alistar
1.5Rakan
Alistar provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Rakan, 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
1,725Alistar
1,177Rakan
Alistar vastly out-sustains Rakan, healing and mitigating 549 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

Boots of Swiftness 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 Knight's Vow, Zeke's Convergence and Bandlepipes. 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against 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
60.6%
+21.2% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar60.6%
Rakan early game win rateRakan39.4%
Late Game
Alistar
55.2%
+10.3% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar55.2%
Rakan late game win rateRakan44.8%

Alistar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.6% win rate — a 21.2 percentage point lead over Rakan. This lopsided early game means Alistar 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 55.2% win rate — 10.3 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
Inspiration rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs RakanInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Alistar rune vs RakanHextech Flashtraption - best Alistar rune vs Rakan
76.5% WR

Running Resolve primary with Inspiration 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 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.15%2540.93168,62245.8%59.6%
49.60%2510.93028,52855.1%44.6%
49.03%2070.93098,35852.7%44.8%
47.72%1971.03228,67446.9%48.5%
56.30%1361.03288,91056.9%55.8%
48.46%1301.03018,67347.2%49.4%
58.27%1281.03058,91750.9%63.5%
54.10%1221.03158,17845.3%63.8%
48.72%1190.93328,69150.9%46.7%
52.21%1140.93138,27950.8%53.9%
53.54%990.92808,15753.2%53.9%
54.17%960.93488,51059.6%49.0%
38.95%950.92938,14443.5%34.7%
48.31%900.93478,63842.9%53.2%
37.93%870.92828,33035.7%40.0%
41.77%810.93418,18443.5%39.4%
50.63%800.92698,33561.4%37.1%
46.84%790.93658,70137.8%54.8%
43.24%750.92878,13135.1%51.4%
51.35%740.93238,42350.0%52.5%
52.94%701.13739,19041.7%65.6%
53.73%670.93238,58461.3%47.2%
58.06%620.92988,36060.6%55.2%
47.54%620.92888,73353.3%41.9%
38.71%620.93017,99834.2%45.8%
66.67%600.93648,65463.3%70.0%
45.76%591.02918,21525.9%62.5%
53.45%580.93218,61560.0%46.4%
47.27%561.03158,19548.3%46.1%
45.28%530.93268,25344.4%46.1%
44.19%430.82838,18125.0%68.4%
42.86%420.93158,23247.8%36.8%
35.00%400.92808,14442.1%28.6%
60.00%360.93278,98356.3%63.2%
51.85%270.82938,68047.1%60.0%
44.00%251.43709,85116.7%52.6%
45.45%220.93077,24350.0%40.0%
42.11%191.73708,84425.0%54.5%
38.89%180.83479,15571.4%18.2%
68.75%160.93408,61657.1%77.8%
37.50%162.24179,12320.0%45.5%
53.85%131.52818,09140.0%62.5%
61.54%131.13338,35466.7%50.0%
41.67%120.92928,77280.0%14.3%
41.67%120.93528,82150.0%33.3%
58.33%121.33099,83375.0%50.0%
60.00%100.82697,79971.4%33.3%
60.00%101.53278,79466.7%57.1%
55.56%91.44159,61875.0%40.0%
50.00%81.12868,41525.0%75.0%
85.71%70.93328,817100.0%75.0%
57.14%71.43389,16266.7%50.0%
42.86%72.54049,25650.0%40.0%
14.29%73.23909,2670.0%25.0%
57.14%71.64028,516100.0%0.0%
57.14%72.461410,20833.3%75.0%
50.00%63.15229,92925.0%100.0%
66.67%60.838510,290100.0%50.0%
83.33%64.15788,33066.7%100.0%
33.33%60.82869,03150.0%25.0%
50.00%64.465010,14150.0%50.0%
50.00%65.26929,90150.0%50.0%
40.00%52.33139,52850.0%33.3%
40.00%51.13629,04066.7%0.0%
60.00%51.22667,61750.0%100.0%
20.00%54.077210,8350.0%33.3%
0.00%50.83629,7730.0%0.0%
40.00%50.538910,00150.0%33.3%
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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 58.1% win rate compared to Rakan's 41.9%, a 16.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 62 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Alistar do against Rakan in the early game?

In the early game, Alistar has the advantage against Rakan with a 60.6% win rate versus 39.4%. 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 55.2% win rate compared to 44.8%. 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 58.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 16.1 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 62 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Rakan?

The best Alistar build against Rakan includes Knight's Vow, Zeke's Convergence, Bandlepipes with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Rakan?

The best Alistar runes against Rakan use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 76.5% 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 58.1% win rate. Alistar strongly counters Rakan in lane based on current patch 26.4 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.