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

Alistarvs Zac

DTankSupport
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Zac is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Alistar wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Zac 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 Zac 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
Zac - 60.0% win rateZac(60.0%)
Alistar - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
60.0% WR
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Zac vs Alistar matchup - 40.0% win rate
Zac
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Zac Matchup?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Zac matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
1.2
CS / min
1.4
266
DMG / min
449
7,617
Gold / game
8,097
457
Heal / min
647
850
DMG Mitigated / min
705
1.9
CC / min
1.6
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Alistar vs Zac Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Zac matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Zac's 40.0%, giving Alistar a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Alistar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Zac players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Zac leads by 184 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar players can confidently pick into Zac and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zac 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 Zac Laning Phase Breakdown

Zac wins the laning phase against Alistar in League of Legends

Zac is favored during the laning phase against Alistar, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Zac holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.2Alistar
1.4Zac
Alistar and Zac farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
266Alistar
449Zac
Zac heavily out-damages Alistar by 184 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 Zac's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
7,617Alistar
8,097Zac
Zac earns 480 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 Zac slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.9Alistar
1.6Zac
Both Alistar and Zac provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,308Alistar
1,353Zac
Alistar and Zac have comparable sustain profiles, with only 45 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Alistar Build Against Zac

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Alistar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar50.0%
Zac early game win rateZac50.0%
Late Game
Alistar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar100.0%
Zac late game win rateZac0.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Alistar and Zac, 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.

Alistar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Zac. 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. Zac players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Alistar Runes Against Zac

Resolve rune tree - Alistar primary runes vs ZacResolve
Aftershock - best Alistar rune vs ZacFont of Life - best Alistar rune vs ZacSecond Wind - best Alistar rune vs ZacUnflinching - best Alistar rune vs Zac
Inspiration rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs ZacInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Alistar rune vs ZacHextech Flashtraption - best Alistar rune vs Zac
100.0% WR

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

How does Alistar do against Zac in League of Legends?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Zac matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Zac's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Alistar do against Zac in the early game?

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

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

Alistar wins the matchup against Zac with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Zac?

The best Alistar build against Zac includes Abyssal Mask, Locket of the Iron Solari, Zeke's Convergence with Mercury's Treads. 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 Zac?

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

Does Alistar counter Zac?

Yes, Alistar has a favorable matchup against Zac with a 60.0% win rate. Alistar strongly counters Zac in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Alistar against Zac?

When playing Alistar against Zac, 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.