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

Alistarvs Shaco

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

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

Who Wins the Alistar vs Shaco Matchup?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Shaco matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 8
75.0%
Win Rate
25.0%
0.7
CS / min
1.1
330
DMG / min
715
9,203
Gold / game
10,352
410
Heal / min
142
1,555
DMG Mitigated / min
359
1.8
CC / min
1.2
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Alistar vs Shaco Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Shaco 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 Shaco'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 Shaco 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 1,464 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar players can confidently pick into Shaco and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Shaco 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 Shaco Laning Phase Breakdown

Shaco wins the laning phase against Alistar in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.7Alistar
1.1Shaco
Shaco edges out Alistar by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Shaco.
Damage
330Alistar
715Shaco
Shaco heavily out-damages Alistar by 385 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 Shaco's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,203Alistar
10,352Shaco
Shaco generates a commanding 1,149 more gold per game than Alistar. This substantial economic advantage means Shaco 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
1.2Shaco
Alistar provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Shaco, 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
1,965Alistar
501Shaco
Alistar vastly out-sustains Shaco, healing and mitigating 1,464 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Shaco is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Shaco, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Alistar Build Against Shaco

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Shaco, providing the mobility and stats Alistar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Alistar against Shaco are Cosmic Drive, Imperial Mandate and Hextech Rocketbelt. 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 Shaco. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Alistar vs Shaco matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Alistar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar100.0%
Shaco early game win rateShaco0.0%
Late Game
Alistar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar66.7%
Shaco late game win rateShaco33.3%

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

Best Alistar Runes Against Shaco

Resolve rune tree - Alistar primary runes vs ShacoResolve
Aftershock - best Alistar rune vs ShacoFont of Life - best Alistar rune vs ShacoBone Plating - best Alistar rune vs ShacoUnflinching - best Alistar rune vs Shaco
Inspiration rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs ShacoInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Alistar rune vs ShacoHextech Flashtraption - best Alistar rune vs Shaco
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Alistar to press their advantage against Shaco, 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 Shaco - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Alistar do against Shaco in League of Legends?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Shaco matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Shaco'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 Shaco in the early game?

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

In the late game, Alistar takes over the Alistar vs Shaco 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 Shaco matchup?

Alistar wins the matchup against Shaco 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 Shaco?

The best Alistar build against Shaco includes Cosmic Drive, Imperial Mandate, Hextech Rocketbelt 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 Shaco?

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

Does Alistar counter Shaco?

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

How do I play Alistar against Shaco?

When playing Alistar against Shaco, 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.