Alistar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.9%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Alistarvs Xerath

DTankSupport
Patch26.13
Matches9,048,502
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Xerath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Alistar wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Xerath based on 7 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 Xerath matchup.

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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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Alistar - 71.4% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
71.4% WR
VS
Xerath vs Alistar matchup - 28.6% win rate
Xerath
28.6% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Xerath Matchup?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Xerath matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 7
71.4%
Win Rate
28.6%
0.7
CS / min
1.7
292
DMG / min
666
7,159
Gold / game
7,626
308
Heal / min
62
720
DMG Mitigated / min
198
1.9
CC / min
1.2
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Alistar vs Xerath Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Xerath matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Xerath's 28.6%, giving Alistar a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Alistar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Xerath 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 769 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar players can confidently pick into Xerath and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Xerath 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 Xerath Laning Phase Breakdown

Xerath wins the laning phase against Alistar in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.7Alistar
1.7Xerath
Xerath significantly out-farms Alistar by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Xerath 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
292Alistar
666Xerath
Xerath heavily out-damages Alistar by 374 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 Xerath's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
7,159Alistar
7,626Xerath
Xerath earns 466 more gold per game than Alistar, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Xerath slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.9Alistar
1.2Xerath
Alistar provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Xerath, 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
1,029Alistar
260Xerath
Alistar vastly out-sustains Xerath, healing and mitigating 769 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Xerath is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Xerath, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Alistar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar66.7%
Xerath early game win rateXerath33.3%
Late Game
Alistar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar100.0%
Xerath late game win rateXerath0.0%

Alistar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Xerath. 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Xerath. 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. Xerath players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Alistar Runes Against Xerath

Domination rune tree - Alistar primary runes vs XerathDomination
Electrocute - best Alistar rune vs XerathSudden Impact - best Alistar rune vs XerathSixth Sense - best Alistar rune vs XerathUltimate Hunter - best Alistar rune vs Xerath
Precision rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs XerathPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Alistar rune vs XerathCoup de Grace - best Alistar rune vs Xerath
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Alistar to press their advantage against Xerath, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Alistar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.15%521.03408,14852.2%41.4%
51.11%451.02958,28447.8%54.5%
58.14%430.93349,04150.0%65.2%
44.74%380.93038,51255.0%33.3%
48.65%370.93658,70347.1%50.0%
41.67%361.13708,17729.4%52.6%
48.57%350.93038,57850.0%47.6%
43.75%320.93238,71954.5%38.1%
41.94%311.03198,42223.1%55.6%
48.28%291.13528,45135.7%60.0%
45.45%220.93517,86346.1%44.4%
57.14%210.92498,30855.6%58.3%
42.86%211.03747,60444.4%41.7%
38.89%180.92627,71733.3%44.4%
56.25%160.93148,49650.0%62.5%
53.33%150.93118,95740.0%60.0%
66.67%150.83798,11088.9%33.3%
80.00%150.83249,86983.3%77.8%
35.71%141.12637,54144.4%20.0%
42.86%141.04408,94620.0%55.6%
75.00%120.93659,912100.0%70.0%
66.67%121.02976,86366.7%66.7%
50.00%121.03957,67444.4%66.7%
36.36%111.02968,09033.3%40.0%
45.45%110.93518,16150.0%40.0%
60.00%100.83328,12771.4%33.3%
40.00%100.82857,73050.0%33.3%
40.00%101.02718,39940.0%40.0%
50.00%100.93149,05533.3%57.1%
66.67%91.53658,26040.0%100.0%
44.44%90.82847,20142.9%50.0%
44.44%90.93589,03450.0%42.9%
42.86%70.82998,08133.3%50.0%
28.57%71.13457,01625.0%33.3%
71.43%71.03489,61650.0%80.0%
42.86%71.33759,90950.0%33.3%
71.43%70.72927,15966.7%100.0%
66.67%62.07366,67766.7%66.7%
66.67%61.24089,49633.3%100.0%
100.00%51.041613,5700.0%100.0%
40.00%50.73069,21366.7%0.0%
40.00%51.33949,2100.0%50.0%
50.00%41.12697,71566.7%0.0%

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Alistar vs Xerath - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Alistar do against Xerath in League of Legends?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Xerath matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Xerath's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Alistar do against Xerath in the early game?

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

In the late game, Alistar takes over the Alistar vs Xerath matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Alistar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Alistar vs Xerath matchup?

Alistar wins the matchup against Xerath with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Xerath?

The best Alistar build against Xerath includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Alistar runes against Xerath?

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

Does Alistar counter Xerath?

Yes, Alistar has a favorable matchup against Xerath with a 71.4% win rate. Alistar strongly counters Xerath in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Alistar against Xerath?

When playing Alistar against Xerath, 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.