Alistar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.2%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Alistarvs Sett

FTankSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Sett is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Alistar wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Sett based on 8 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 Sett 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 - 75.0% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
75.0% WR
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Sett vs Alistar matchup - 25.0% win rate
Sett
25.0% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Sett Matchup?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Sett matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 8
75.0%
Win Rate
25.0%
2.9
CS / min
3.3
569
DMG / min
696
9,999
Gold / game
10,004
582
Heal / min
143
2,090
DMG Mitigated / min
976
2.8
CC / min
1.0
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Alistar vs Sett Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Sett matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Sett's 25.0%, giving Alistar a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Alistar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Sett 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 1.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar players can confidently pick into Sett and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Sett 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 Sett Laning Phase Breakdown

Sett wins the laning phase against Alistar in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.9Alistar
3.3Sett
Sett edges out Alistar by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Sett.
Damage
569Alistar
696Sett
Sett heavily out-damages Alistar by 127 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 Sett's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,999Alistar
10,004Sett
Alistar and Sett generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 5 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
2.8Alistar
1.0Sett
Alistar brings significantly more crowd control than Sett, with 1.8 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. Sett should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
2,672Alistar
1,119Sett
Alistar vastly out-sustains Sett, healing and mitigating 1,553 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Sett is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Sett, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Alistar Build Against Sett

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Sett, providing the mobility and stats Alistar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Alistar against Sett are Locket of the Iron Solari, 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Sett. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Alistar vs Sett matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Alistar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar100.0%
Sett early game win rateSett0.0%
Late Game
Alistar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar66.7%
Sett late game win rateSett33.3%

Alistar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Sett. 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Sett. 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. Sett players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Alistar Runes Against Sett

Inspiration rune tree - Alistar primary runes vs SettInspiration
Glacial Augment - best Alistar rune vs SettHextech Flashtraption - best Alistar rune vs SettBiscuit Delivery - best Alistar rune vs SettCosmic Insight - best Alistar rune vs Sett
Resolve rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs SettResolve
Bone Plating - best Alistar rune vs SettUnflinching - best Alistar rune vs Sett
100.0% WR

Running Inspiration primary with Resolve secondary allows Alistar to press their advantage against Sett, 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
40.71%1131.03107,78050.0%33.9%
44.21%951.03187,85947.8%40.8%
45.45%881.03237,66944.4%46.5%
56.79%811.03207,73850.0%64.1%
45.68%811.02887,70651.4%41.3%
61.90%630.93318,78165.2%60.0%
47.46%591.03277,63343.8%51.9%
60.42%480.93589,55821.4%76.5%
41.86%431.02948,37846.7%39.3%
37.21%431.02988,09925.0%47.8%
52.38%421.03558,72535.3%64.0%
54.55%331.02988,25346.1%60.0%
35.48%310.92948,40425.0%42.1%
43.33%300.93458,54740.0%45.0%
53.57%281.03428,74158.3%50.0%
66.67%271.03088,39069.2%64.3%
59.26%271.13718,79137.5%68.4%
57.69%260.93498,98560.0%56.3%
34.62%260.93378,32436.4%33.3%
30.77%261.12597,25538.5%23.1%
57.69%260.83549,93357.1%57.9%
44.00%251.13518,77344.4%43.8%
52.17%231.03728,92966.7%42.9%
59.09%221.02947,73676.9%33.3%
61.90%210.93028,23444.4%75.0%
40.00%201.12998,46028.6%46.1%
50.00%181.03128,87540.0%53.9%
66.67%180.82946,98850.0%100.0%
35.29%170.93097,15622.2%50.0%
56.25%161.03038,29166.7%50.0%
60.00%151.03286,77566.7%50.0%
26.67%151.04098,35228.6%25.0%
21.43%141.13188,66825.0%20.0%
42.86%140.93158,77140.0%44.4%
35.71%141.23648,35228.6%42.9%
35.71%141.13889,23816.7%50.0%
55.56%91.02507,88140.0%75.0%
62.50%80.93677,89475.0%50.0%
37.50%81.83498,4620.0%60.0%
50.00%80.94649,58633.3%60.0%
75.00%82.95699,999100.0%66.7%
37.50%81.22417,03233.3%50.0%
75.00%80.73309,203100.0%66.7%
57.14%70.83968,2660.0%80.0%
57.14%71.03439,1600.0%66.7%
66.67%63.14448,77750.0%100.0%
40.00%54.255610,2040.0%50.0%
40.00%52.44669,97350.0%33.3%
60.00%52.03867,82450.0%66.7%
80.00%51.02638,91466.7%100.0%
20.00%51.02156,2620.0%33.3%

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Alistar vs Sett - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Alistar do against Sett in League of Legends?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Sett matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Sett's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Alistar do against Sett in the early game?

In the early game, Alistar has the advantage against Sett with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Sett in the late game?

In the late game, Alistar takes over the Alistar vs Sett matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Alistar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Alistar vs Sett matchup?

Alistar wins the matchup against Sett with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Sett?

The best Alistar build against Sett includes Locket of the Iron Solari, 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 Sett?

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

Does Alistar counter Sett?

Yes, Alistar has a favorable matchup against Sett with a 75.0% win rate. Alistar strongly counters Sett in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Alistar against Sett?

When playing Alistar against Sett, 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.