Alistar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Alistarvs Vi

BTankSupport
Patch26.10
Matches3,013,751
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Vi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Vi wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Alistar based on 5 games. Alistar wins the early laning phase while Vi scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Alistar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Alistar vs Vi 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
Alistar - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
40.0% WR
VS
Vi vs Alistar matchup - 60.0% win rate
Vi
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Vi Matchup?

Vi wins the Alistar vs Vi matchup
Winner
Vi
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
1.1
CS / min
1.8
389
DMG / min
656
9,608
Gold / game
12,681
453
Heal / min
185
1,536
DMG Mitigated / min
1,208
2.0
CC / min
1.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Alistar vs Vi Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Vi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Alistar's 40.0%, giving Vi a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Alistar controls the early laning stage, but Vi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Alistar needs to press advantages before Vi reaches their power spikes, while Vi should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Alistar leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi has a strong advantage in this matchup. Alistar players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Vi overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Alistar vs Vi Laning Phase Breakdown

Vi wins the laning phase against Alistar in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Alistar
1.8Vi
Vi edges out Alistar by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vi.
Damage
389Alistar
656Vi
Vi heavily out-damages Alistar by 268 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 Vi's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,608Alistar
12,681Vi
Vi generates a commanding 3,073 more gold per game than Alistar. This substantial economic advantage means Vi 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
2.0Alistar
1.1Vi
Alistar brings significantly more crowd control than Vi, 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. Vi should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,989Alistar
1,393Vi
Alistar vastly out-sustains Vi, healing and mitigating 596 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vi is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vi, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Alistar Build Against Vi

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Vi, providing the mobility and stats Alistar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Alistar against Vi are Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Vi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Alistar vs Vi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Alistar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar50.0%
Vi early game win rateVi50.0%
Late Game
Vi
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar33.3%
Vi late game win rateVi66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Alistar and Vi, with Alistar holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Vi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Alistar. Extended games heavily favor Vi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Alistar has the edge early, but Vi gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Alistar Runes Against Vi

Resolve rune tree - Alistar primary runes vs ViResolve
Aftershock - best Alistar rune vs ViFont of Life - best Alistar rune vs ViBone Plating - best Alistar rune vs ViUnflinching - best Alistar rune vs Vi
Inspiration rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs ViInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Alistar rune vs ViHextech Flashtraption - best Alistar rune vs Vi
100.0% WR

The Resolve and Inspiration rune setup gives Alistar the best tools to compete against Vi in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Alistar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.45%1611.03108,57645.6%51.2%
54.48%1340.93308,33352.2%56.7%
48.03%1270.93208,54745.5%50.0%
51.61%1241.03588,84154.7%49.3%
43.55%1241.03288,58132.1%52.9%
59.48%1161.03248,11562.5%55.8%
46.02%1131.02938,58433.3%55.4%
49.44%891.03467,93151.0%47.4%
57.14%841.03559,04353.9%60.0%
40.96%831.03318,61039.5%42.2%
52.63%760.92948,36044.1%59.5%
44.78%671.02928,01442.9%46.9%
45.45%660.93348,45650.0%41.7%
37.70%611.03267,84137.5%37.9%
55.00%600.92988,34456.7%53.3%
47.37%570.93368,58846.1%48.4%
46.43%560.92877,61951.6%40.0%
43.64%551.03198,46240.7%46.4%
51.92%521.03949,45368.2%40.0%
52.94%511.03078,85666.7%43.3%
45.10%510.92808,30340.9%48.3%
52.08%480.92878,17952.0%52.2%
39.13%460.83418,26922.7%54.2%
56.52%461.02838,79057.1%56.0%
46.51%430.92858,60346.7%46.4%
45.24%420.93728,59644.4%45.8%
39.02%410.93318,41433.3%43.5%
45.00%401.13258,86544.4%45.5%
66.67%361.53869,49261.5%69.6%
37.14%351.02838,41940.0%35.0%
41.18%341.13558,66340.0%42.1%
44.83%291.23538,56821.4%66.7%
47.83%231.03508,42241.2%66.7%
40.91%221.03108,49571.4%26.7%
47.62%212.33989,04440.0%54.5%
52.63%190.93048,64462.5%45.5%
43.75%161.43468,21350.0%37.5%
40.00%151.43498,96842.9%37.5%
45.45%110.93159,45766.7%37.5%
30.00%101.12869,1170.0%60.0%
80.00%101.93779,73575.0%83.3%
40.00%101.83429,05266.7%28.6%
33.33%90.83138,63825.0%40.0%
66.67%90.82917,39083.3%33.3%
62.50%80.93418,55633.3%80.0%
62.50%82.33729,82550.0%66.7%
25.00%80.83476,92433.3%20.0%
50.00%82.15309,91166.7%40.0%
50.00%80.92857,34950.0%50.0%
42.86%74.763911,3290.0%50.0%
33.33%61.43469,51150.0%25.0%
33.33%60.84279,68950.0%25.0%
50.00%62.852510,19650.0%50.0%
40.00%51.13899,60850.0%33.3%
80.00%52.43859,38566.7%100.0%
80.00%51.12828,700100.0%50.0%
80.00%54.267911,142100.0%75.0%
60.00%51.13825,99933.3%100.0%
100.00%51.044210,726100.0%100.0%
40.00%52.14519,552100.0%25.0%

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Alistar vs Vi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Alistar do against Vi in League of Legends?

Vi wins the Alistar vs Vi matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Alistar's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Alistar do against Vi in the early game?

In the early game, Alistar has the advantage against Vi with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Vi in the late game?

In the late game, Vi takes over the Alistar vs Vi matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Vi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Alistar vs Vi matchup?

Vi wins the matchup against Alistar with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Vi?

The best Alistar build against Vi includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, 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 Vi?

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

Does Alistar counter Vi?

No, Alistar struggles against Vi with only a 40.0% win rate. Vi has the advantage in this matchup. Alistar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vi's lead.

How do I play Alistar against Vi?

When playing Alistar against Vi, play cautiously and avoid Vi's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Vi has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.