
Alistarvs Zoe
Alistar vs Zoe is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Alistar wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Zoe based on 8 games. Zoe wins the early laning phase while Alistar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Alistar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Alistar vs Zoe 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.
Who Wins the Alistar vs Zoe Matchup?

Alistar vs Zoe Matchup Summary
The Alistar vs Zoe matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Zoe's 37.5%, giving Alistar a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zoe controls the early laning stage, but Alistar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zoe needs to press advantages before Alistar reaches their power spikes, while Alistar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Alistar leads by 1,019 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar players can confidently pick into Zoe and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zoe 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 Zoe Laning Phase Breakdown
Zoe is favored during the laning phase against Alistar, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Zoe holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Alistar Build Against Zoe
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Zoe, providing the mobility and stats Alistar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Alistar against Zoe are Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow and Shurelya's Battlesong. 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 Zoe. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Alistar vs Zoe matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Zoe dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Alistar. This lopsided early game means Zoe 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 Zoe. Extended games heavily favor Alistar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Zoe must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Alistar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Alistar survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Alistar Runes Against Zoe
Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Alistar to press their advantage against Zoe, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Alistar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.21% | 136 | 0.9 | 307 | 8,605 | 52.4% | 52.0% | |
| 48.48% | 132 | 0.9 | 304 | 8,645 | 47.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.73% | 131 | 0.9 | 317 | 8,479 | 59.1% | 51.7% | |
| 38.76% | 129 | 1.0 | 336 | 8,558 | 37.5% | 40.0% | |
| 47.90% | 119 | 0.9 | 325 | 8,509 | 57.1% | 39.7% | |
| 46.23% | 106 | 0.9 | 309 | 8,600 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 99 | 0.9 | 296 | 8,525 | 53.3% | 57.4% | |
| 49.40% | 83 | 0.9 | 322 | 8,509 | 44.4% | 55.3% | |
| 50.62% | 81 | 1.0 | 339 | 8,096 | 50.0% | 51.4% | |
| 50.00% | 80 | 0.9 | 279 | 8,057 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 52.56% | 78 | 1.0 | 305 | 8,484 | 62.5% | 42.1% | |
| 38.16% | 76 | 0.8 | 333 | 8,299 | 33.3% | 43.2% | |
| 50.00% | 68 | 1.0 | 338 | 8,010 | 64.1% | 31.0% | |
| 48.44% | 64 | 0.9 | 287 | 8,538 | 61.3% | 36.4% | |
| 48.39% | 62 | 0.9 | 308 | 8,412 | 42.4% | 55.2% | |
| 50.00% | 58 | 0.9 | 328 | 7,961 | 43.3% | 57.1% | |
| 61.82% | 55 | 1.0 | 282 | 8,314 | 75.8% | 40.9% | |
| 56.36% | 55 | 0.9 | 315 | 8,578 | 53.9% | 58.6% | |
| 49.06% | 53 | 0.9 | 306 | 8,472 | 44.0% | 53.6% | |
| 60.78% | 51 | 1.0 | 360 | 8,892 | 58.3% | 63.0% | |
| 46.00% | 50 | 0.9 | 296 | 8,791 | 48.0% | 44.0% | |
| 56.52% | 46 | 0.9 | 336 | 8,314 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 40.00% | 45 | 0.9 | 283 | 8,851 | 52.6% | 30.8% | |
| 58.97% | 39 | 0.9 | 334 | 8,399 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 1.1 | 363 | 8,696 | 45.0% | 52.6% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 0.9 | 310 | 8,787 | 47.6% | 62.5% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 0.9 | 330 | 9,193 | 64.3% | 43.5% | |
| 62.86% | 35 | 0.9 | 314 | 8,901 | 56.3% | 68.4% | |
| 41.18% | 34 | 0.9 | 324 | 8,603 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 38.24% | 34 | 0.9 | 283 | 7,717 | 41.7% | 30.0% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 0.9 | 307 | 8,756 | 60.0% | 55.0% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 0.9 | 341 | 9,171 | 63.6% | 37.5% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 1.0 | 334 | 9,025 | 37.5% | 64.7% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 0.8 | 331 | 9,622 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 1.2 | 307 | 9,348 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.1 | 435 | 10,425 | 33.3% | 53.9% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 0.9 | 356 | 9,647 | 25.0% | 36.4% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.2 | 362 | 10,908 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 14.29% | 14 | 1.2 | 303 | 7,057 | 20.0% | 0.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 0.9 | 323 | 7,830 | 22.2% | 60.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.0 | 277 | 8,270 | 55.6% | 25.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 361 | 9,270 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 283 | 6,611 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.2 | 471 | 10,455 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.8 | 348 | 7,984 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 422 | 8,651 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 251 | 4,530 | 20.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 365 | 6,067 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 390 | 9,157 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 314 | 10,074 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
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Alistar vs Zoe - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Alistar do against Zoe in League of Legends?
Alistar wins the Alistar vs Zoe matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Zoe's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Alistar do against Zoe in the early game?
In the early game, Zoe has the advantage against Alistar with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Zoe players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Alistar do against Zoe in the late game?
In the late game, Alistar takes over the Alistar vs Zoe 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 Zoe matchup?
Alistar wins the matchup against Zoe with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.
What is the best Alistar build against Zoe?
The best Alistar build against Zoe includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Shurelya's Battlesong 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 Zoe?
The best Alistar runes against Zoe use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Alistar vs Zoe matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Alistar counter Zoe?
Yes, Alistar has a favorable matchup against Zoe with a 62.5% win rate. Alistar strongly counters Zoe in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.
How do I play Alistar against Zoe?
When playing Alistar against Zoe, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Zoe. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.
