Alistar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Alistarvs Tahm Kench

DTankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Tahm Kench is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Alistar wins with a 69.2% win rate (+38.5%) over Tahm Kench based on 26 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 Tahm Kench 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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Tahm Kench - 69.2% win rateTahm Kench(69.2%)
Alistar - 69.2% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
69.2% WR
VS
Tahm Kench vs Alistar matchup - 30.8% win rate
Tahm Kench
30.8% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Tahm Kench Matchup?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Tahm Kench matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 26
69.2%
Win Rate
30.8%
1.0
CS / min
1.5
440
DMG / min
586
8,447
Gold / game
8,333
467
Heal / min
304
1,414
DMG Mitigated / min
1,375
2.6
CC / min
1.3
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
72.7%
Late Game WR
27.3%

Alistar vs Tahm Kench Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Tahm Kench matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 26 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 69.2% win rate compared to Tahm Kench's 30.8%, giving Alistar a 38.5 percentage point advantage. Alistar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Tahm Kench 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 1.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar players can confidently pick into Tahm Kench and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench Laning Phase Breakdown

Alistar wins the laning phase against Tahm Kench in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.0Alistar
1.5Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench edges out Alistar by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Tahm Kench.
Damage
440Alistar
586Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench heavily out-damages Alistar by 146 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 Tahm Kench's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,447Alistar
8,333Tahm Kench
Alistar and Tahm Kench generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 114 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
2.6Alistar
1.3Tahm Kench
Alistar brings significantly more crowd control than Tahm Kench, with 1.4 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. Tahm Kench should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,881Alistar
1,680Tahm Kench
Alistar vastly out-sustains Tahm Kench, healing and mitigating 202 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Tahm Kench is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Tahm Kench, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Alistar Build Against Tahm Kench

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Tahm Kench, providing the mobility and stats Alistar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Alistar against Tahm Kench are Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail and Zeke's Convergence. 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 Tahm Kench. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Alistar vs Tahm Kench matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Alistar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar66.7%
Tahm Kench early game win rateTahm Kench33.3%
Late Game
Alistar
72.7%
+45.5% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar72.7%
Tahm Kench late game win rateTahm Kench27.3%

Alistar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Tahm Kench. 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 72.7% win rate — 45.5 points above Tahm Kench. 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. Tahm Kench players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Alistar Runes Against Tahm Kench

Resolve rune tree - Alistar primary runes vs Tahm KenchResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Alistar rune vs Tahm KenchShield Bash - best Alistar rune vs Tahm KenchConditioning - best Alistar rune vs Tahm KenchOvergrowth - best Alistar rune vs Tahm Kench
Sorcery rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs Tahm KenchSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Alistar rune vs Tahm KenchTranscendence - best Alistar rune vs Tahm Kench
100.0% WR

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


Alistar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.47%950.93108,37254.0%44.4%
47.37%950.93128,65040.8%54.4%
48.28%871.03138,74847.7%48.8%
47.50%801.03338,62147.4%47.6%
53.57%560.93158,86544.0%61.3%
54.90%510.92898,35052.0%57.7%
45.10%510.93408,88458.3%33.3%
44.00%501.03218,83045.5%42.9%
48.98%490.92928,51354.2%44.0%
38.78%490.93208,18235.7%42.9%
51.02%491.03848,97855.6%45.5%
47.92%480.93748,73734.8%60.0%
39.58%480.93608,12239.1%40.0%
46.67%450.92988,62352.4%41.7%
48.89%450.92708,49138.9%55.6%
38.64%441.03088,67433.3%43.5%
42.50%401.03368,42042.9%42.1%
58.97%390.92658,05960.9%56.3%
48.57%351.02928,25452.6%43.8%
44.12%340.93098,54335.7%50.0%
40.00%300.93128,21543.8%35.7%
51.72%290.82958,42050.0%53.3%
37.93%290.93528,09542.9%33.3%
42.31%260.92958,63140.0%43.8%
69.23%261.04408,44766.7%72.7%
44.00%251.13278,30215.4%75.0%
52.00%250.93699,12153.3%50.0%
65.22%231.53539,17063.6%66.7%
36.84%191.13598,23050.0%22.2%
29.41%170.93348,60155.6%0.0%
29.41%171.02758,14818.2%50.0%
47.06%171.13347,44660.0%28.6%
20.00%150.93468,30050.0%0.0%
60.00%151.24519,99375.0%54.5%
64.29%140.93008,77942.9%85.7%
53.85%131.13258,30880.0%37.5%
50.00%120.92888,81483.3%16.7%
66.67%121.13059,47650.0%75.0%
50.00%101.03158,41233.3%75.0%
40.00%102.44507,73733.3%42.9%
44.44%90.83188,95633.3%50.0%
37.50%80.72877,77850.0%0.0%
42.86%72.54519,61950.0%0.0%
85.71%71.03548,33480.0%100.0%
100.00%60.63648,957100.0%100.0%
50.00%62.24087,981100.0%25.0%
60.00%50.932410,040100.0%50.0%
60.00%50.835810,4440.0%75.0%
80.00%51.94609,151100.0%66.7%

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Alistar vs Tahm Kench - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Alistar do against Tahm Kench in League of Legends?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Tahm Kench matchup with a 69.2% win rate compared to Tahm Kench's 30.8%, a 38.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 26 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Alistar do against Tahm Kench in the early game?

In the early game, Alistar has the advantage against Tahm Kench with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Tahm Kench in the late game?

In the late game, Alistar takes over the Alistar vs Tahm Kench matchup with a 72.7% win rate compared to 27.3%. Alistar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Alistar vs Tahm Kench matchup?

Alistar wins the matchup against Tahm Kench with a 69.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 38.5 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 26 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Tahm Kench?

The best Alistar build against Tahm Kench includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Zeke's Convergence 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 Tahm Kench?

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

Does Alistar counter Tahm Kench?

Yes, Alistar has a favorable matchup against Tahm Kench with a 69.2% win rate. Alistar strongly counters Tahm Kench in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Alistar against Tahm Kench?

When playing Alistar against Tahm Kench, 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.