Alistar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.5%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Alistarvs Vex

DTankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches311,655
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Vex is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Alistar wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Vex based on 5 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 Vex 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
Vex - 80.0% win rateVex(80.0%)
Alistar - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
80.0% WR
VS
Vex vs Alistar matchup - 20.0% win rate
Vex
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Vex Matchup?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Vex matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
1.9
CS / min
2.5
460
DMG / min
912
9,151
Gold / game
10,063
496
Heal / min
83
1,232
DMG Mitigated / min
373
2.2
CC / min
1.2
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Alistar vs Vex Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Vex matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Vex's 20.0%, giving Alistar a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Alistar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vex 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 1,272 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar players can confidently pick into Vex and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vex 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 Vex Laning Phase Breakdown

Vex wins the laning phase against Alistar in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.9Alistar
2.5Vex
Vex edges out Alistar by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vex.
Damage
460Alistar
912Vex
Vex heavily out-damages Alistar by 452 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 Vex's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,151Alistar
10,063Vex
Vex generates a commanding 912 more gold per game than Alistar. This substantial economic advantage means Vex 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
2.2Alistar
1.2Vex
Alistar brings significantly more crowd control than Vex, with 1.0 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. Vex should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,728Alistar
456Vex
Alistar vastly out-sustains Vex, healing and mitigating 1,272 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vex is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vex, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Alistar Build Against Vex

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Vex, providing the mobility and stats Alistar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Alistar against Vex are Locket of the Iron Solari, Frozen Heart and Thornmail. 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 Vex. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Alistar vs Vex matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Alistar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar100.0%
Vex early game win rateVex0.0%
Late Game
Alistar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar66.7%
Vex late game win rateVex33.3%

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

Best Alistar Runes Against Vex

Inspiration rune tree - Alistar primary runes vs VexInspiration
Glacial Augment - best Alistar rune vs VexHextech Flashtraption - best Alistar rune vs VexBiscuit Delivery - best Alistar rune vs VexCosmic Insight - best Alistar rune vs Vex
Resolve rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs VexResolve
Bone Plating - best Alistar rune vs VexUnflinching - best Alistar rune vs Vex
100.0% WR

Running Inspiration primary with Resolve secondary allows Alistar to press their advantage against Vex, 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
44.83%581.03018,20228.1%65.4%
48.28%581.03348,36650.0%46.7%
46.15%521.03169,22440.9%50.0%
51.02%490.93088,39648.0%54.2%
44.74%380.93268,05743.5%46.7%
52.94%340.93229,20741.7%59.1%
45.45%330.93828,55431.3%58.8%
48.48%330.93038,53862.5%35.3%
50.00%320.93118,80864.3%38.9%
58.06%310.92798,46650.0%66.7%
46.67%301.04109,18546.7%46.7%
42.86%281.03358,32333.3%53.9%
55.56%270.93477,99246.1%64.3%
37.04%271.03108,41235.7%38.5%
40.74%271.03018,34525.0%53.3%
55.56%270.92868,98950.0%58.8%
44.00%250.83359,07262.5%35.3%
48.00%251.03068,58350.0%45.5%
44.00%250.82407,95135.7%54.5%
54.17%241.02848,14357.1%50.0%
35.29%170.93188,20136.4%33.3%
50.00%160.93048,16766.7%28.6%
43.75%161.13288,06122.2%71.4%
81.25%161.14548,78380.0%83.3%
53.33%151.03889,15757.1%50.0%
53.33%151.03487,95562.5%42.9%
69.23%131.73238,71371.4%66.7%
33.33%120.83288,62057.1%0.0%
25.00%120.92898,32520.0%28.6%
66.67%121.145010,016100.0%55.6%
40.00%100.92868,92675.0%16.7%
60.00%101.33697,92883.3%25.0%
40.00%101.13948,05742.9%33.3%
57.14%70.53268,69450.0%66.7%
42.86%71.13018,88725.0%66.7%
71.43%71.131010,16050.0%80.0%
14.29%70.92608,67233.3%0.0%
50.00%60.83238,43833.3%66.7%
83.33%61.42878,297100.0%66.7%
40.00%50.73117,59850.0%0.0%
40.00%53.054910,41850.0%0.0%
20.00%52.55067,5310.0%33.3%
80.00%51.94609,151100.0%66.7%

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Alistar vs Vex - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Alistar do against Vex in League of Legends?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Vex matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Vex's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Alistar do against Vex in the early game?

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

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

Alistar wins the matchup against Vex with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Vex?

The best Alistar build against Vex includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Frozen Heart, Thornmail with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Vex?

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

Does Alistar counter Vex?

Yes, Alistar has a favorable matchup against Vex with a 80.0% win rate. Alistar strongly counters Vex in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Alistar against Vex?

When playing Alistar against Vex, 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.