Alistarvs Sion
Alistar vs Sion is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Alistar wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Sion based on 5 games. Alistar wins the early laning phase while Sion scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Alistar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Alistar vs Sion 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.
Sion(60.0%)Who Wins the Alistar vs Sion Matchup?
Alistar vs Sion Matchup Summary
The Alistar vs Sion matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Sion's 40.0%, giving Alistar a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Alistar controls the early laning stage, but Sion outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Alistar needs to press advantages before Sion reaches their power spikes, while Sion should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. 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 Sion and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Sion 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 Sion Laning Phase Breakdown
Alistar is favored during the laning phase against Sion, 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.
Early Game vs Late Game
Alistar100.0%Sion0.0%Alistar0.0%Sion100.0%Alistar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Sion. This lopsided early game means Alistar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Sion is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Alistar. Extended games heavily favor Sion, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Alistar must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Sion reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Sion survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Alistar Runes Against Sion
Resolve
Inspiration
Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Alistar to press their advantage against Sion, 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.30% | 197 | 0.9 | 317 | 8,669 | 47.8% | 58.1% | |
| 50.00% | 195 | 0.9 | 302 | 8,621 | 57.0% | 44.3% | |
| 46.99% | 166 | 1.0 | 313 | 8,382 | 50.5% | 42.7% | |
| 48.99% | 149 | 0.9 | 328 | 8,814 | 46.4% | 51.3% | |
| 56.76% | 112 | 0.9 | 331 | 9,006 | 59.6% | 54.7% | |
| 51.49% | 101 | 1.0 | 317 | 8,072 | 42.6% | 61.7% | |
| 48.45% | 97 | 1.0 | 301 | 8,643 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 59.34% | 92 | 0.9 | 303 | 9,035 | 57.1% | 60.7% | |
| 50.00% | 89 | 0.9 | 309 | 8,300 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 48.24% | 87 | 0.9 | 336 | 8,579 | 50.0% | 46.3% | |
| 51.95% | 77 | 0.9 | 279 | 8,047 | 56.8% | 47.5% | |
| 52.00% | 75 | 0.9 | 341 | 8,450 | 57.1% | 47.5% | |
| 36.11% | 72 | 0.9 | 304 | 8,271 | 36.4% | 35.9% | |
| 46.38% | 70 | 0.9 | 345 | 8,701 | 39.4% | 52.8% | |
| 35.82% | 67 | 0.9 | 286 | 8,229 | 36.4% | 35.3% | |
| 49.21% | 64 | 0.9 | 262 | 8,189 | 60.0% | 35.7% | |
| 42.37% | 61 | 0.9 | 356 | 8,175 | 43.8% | 40.7% | |
| 46.67% | 60 | 0.9 | 366 | 8,446 | 40.0% | 53.3% | |
| 52.54% | 59 | 0.9 | 324 | 8,329 | 55.2% | 50.0% | |
| 38.60% | 58 | 1.0 | 287 | 7,979 | 29.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.72% | 55 | 1.2 | 378 | 9,355 | 44.0% | 64.3% | |
| 51.85% | 54 | 0.9 | 328 | 8,720 | 54.5% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 53 | 0.8 | 280 | 8,717 | 57.7% | 42.3% | |
| 59.62% | 52 | 0.9 | 302 | 8,641 | 63.0% | 56.0% | |
| 67.35% | 49 | 0.9 | 368 | 8,904 | 63.6% | 70.4% | |
| 56.25% | 48 | 1.0 | 318 | 8,536 | 60.0% | 52.2% | |
| 39.58% | 48 | 1.0 | 301 | 8,130 | 37.9% | 42.1% | |
| 45.45% | 44 | 1.0 | 303 | 8,449 | 22.2% | 61.5% | |
| 48.78% | 42 | 0.9 | 317 | 8,533 | 52.6% | 45.5% | |
| 46.15% | 39 | 0.9 | 355 | 8,727 | 38.9% | 52.4% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 0.9 | 317 | 8,003 | 50.0% | 46.1% | |
| 35.48% | 31 | 0.9 | 283 | 8,239 | 42.9% | 29.4% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 0.8 | 281 | 7,731 | 23.5% | 66.7% | |
| 51.85% | 28 | 0.8 | 305 | 8,683 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 0.8 | 298 | 8,877 | 45.5% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.6 | 398 | 10,311 | 25.0% | 64.3% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 0.8 | 341 | 8,939 | 71.4% | 12.5% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 2.5 | 424 | 9,059 | 20.0% | 44.4% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.6 | 343 | 8,551 | 14.3% | 71.4% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 0.9 | 315 | 8,961 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.1 | 331 | 8,344 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 0.9 | 305 | 7,396 | 50.0% | 16.7% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 294 | 8,803 | 75.0% | 16.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.6 | 352 | 9,377 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.6 | 296 | 9,144 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 412 | 9,622 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.6 | 340 | 9,452 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.8 | 314 | 8,301 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.8 | 258 | 8,064 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.5 | 404 | 9,256 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 0.9 | 332 | 8,817 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 3.2 | 390 | 9,267 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.5 | 643 | 10,990 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.8 | 385 | 10,290 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 4.1 | 578 | 8,330 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.7 | 532 | 10,416 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 362 | 9,282 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 638 | 9,598 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 303 | 9,094 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 426 | 8,136 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 265 | 8,772 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
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Alistar vs Sion - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Alistar do against Sion in League of Legends?
Alistar wins the Alistar vs Sion matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Sion's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.
How does Alistar do against Sion in the early game?
In the early game, Alistar has the advantage against Sion 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 Sion in the late game?
In the late game, Sion takes over the Alistar vs Sion matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Sion scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Alistar vs Sion matchup?
Alistar wins the matchup against Sion with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Alistar build against Sion?
The best Alistar build against Sion includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Alistar runes against Sion?
The best Alistar runes against Sion use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Alistar vs Sion matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Alistar counter Sion?
Yes, Alistar has a favorable matchup against Sion with a 60.0% win rate. Alistar strongly counters Sion in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.
How do I play Alistar against Sion?
When playing Alistar against Sion, 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.