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

Alistarvs Veigar

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

Alistar vs Veigar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Alistar wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Veigar based on 12 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 Veigar 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.

Compare against an opponent
Veigar - 58.3% win rateVeigar(58.3%)
Alistar - 58.3% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
58.3% WR
VS
Veigar vs Alistar matchup - 41.7% win rate
Veigar
41.7% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Veigar Matchup?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Veigar matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 12
58.3%
Win Rate
41.7%
1.3
CS / min
2.6
309
DMG / min
843
9,833
Gold / game
12,139
429
Heal / min
81
1,499
DMG Mitigated / min
352
1.6
CC / min
0.9
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Alistar vs Veigar Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Veigar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Veigar's 41.7%, giving Alistar a 16.7 percentage point advantage. Alistar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Veigar 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 1,494 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar players can confidently pick into Veigar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Veigar 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 Veigar Laning Phase Breakdown

Veigar wins the laning phase against Alistar in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.3Alistar
2.6Veigar
Veigar significantly out-farms Alistar by 1.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 20 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Veigar a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Alistar players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
309Alistar
843Veigar
Veigar heavily out-damages Alistar by 535 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 Veigar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,833Alistar
12,139Veigar
Veigar generates a commanding 2,306 more gold per game than Alistar. This substantial economic advantage means Veigar 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
1.6Alistar
0.9Veigar
Alistar provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Veigar, 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
1,927Alistar
433Veigar
Alistar vastly out-sustains Veigar, healing and mitigating 1,494 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Veigar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Veigar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Alistar Build Against Veigar

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Veigar, providing the mobility and stats Alistar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Alistar against Veigar are Knight's Vow, Thornmail and Zeke's Convergence. This combination gives Alistar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Alistar vs Veigar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Alistar
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar75.0%
Veigar early game win rateVeigar25.0%
Late Game
Alistar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar50.0%
Veigar late game win rateVeigar50.0%

Alistar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Veigar. This lopsided early game means Alistar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Alistar at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Veigar. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Alistar holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Veigar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Alistar Runes Against Veigar

Resolve rune tree - Alistar primary runes vs VeigarResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Alistar rune vs VeigarFont of Life - best Alistar rune vs VeigarSecond Wind - best Alistar rune vs VeigarRevitalize - best Alistar rune vs Veigar
Sorcery rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs VeigarSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Alistar rune vs VeigarTranscendence - best Alistar rune vs Veigar
100.0% WR

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

How does Alistar do against Veigar in League of Legends?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Veigar matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Veigar's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Alistar do against Veigar in the early game?

In the early game, Alistar has the advantage against Veigar with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Veigar in the late game?

In the late game, Alistar takes over the Alistar vs Veigar matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Alistar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Alistar vs Veigar matchup?

Alistar wins the matchup against Veigar with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Veigar?

The best Alistar build against Veigar includes Knight's Vow, Thornmail, Zeke's Convergence with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Alistar runes against Veigar?

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

Does Alistar counter Veigar?

Yes, Alistar has a favorable matchup against Veigar with a 58.3% win rate. Alistar strongly counters Veigar in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Alistar against Veigar?

When playing Alistar against Veigar, 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.