Alistar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Alistarvs Zoe

BTankSupport
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

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.

Compare against an opponent
Zoe - 62.5% win rateZoe(62.5%)
Alistar - 62.5% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
62.5% WR
VS
Zoe vs Alistar matchup - 37.5% win rate
Zoe
37.5% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Zoe Matchup?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Zoe matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 8
62.5%
Win Rate
37.5%
0.9
CS / min
1.4
283
DMG / min
816
6,611
Gold / game
7,556
314
Heal / min
78
1,034
DMG Mitigated / min
250
1.6
CC / min
1.8
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

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 wins the laning phase against Alistar in League of Legends

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.

Farming
0.9Alistar
1.4Zoe
Zoe 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 Zoe.
Damage
283Alistar
816Zoe
Zoe heavily out-damages Alistar by 533 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 Zoe's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
6,611Alistar
7,556Zoe
Zoe generates a commanding 945 more gold per game than Alistar. This substantial economic advantage means Zoe 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
1.6Alistar
1.8Zoe
Both Alistar and Zoe provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,347Alistar
328Zoe
Alistar vastly out-sustains Zoe, healing and mitigating 1,019 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zoe is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zoe, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

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

Early Game
Zoe
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar40.0%
Zoe early game win rateZoe60.0%
Late Game
Alistar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar100.0%
Zoe late game win rateZoe0.0%

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

Resolve rune tree - Alistar primary runes vs ZoeResolve
Aftershock - best Alistar rune vs ZoeFont of Life - best Alistar rune vs ZoeBone Plating - best Alistar rune vs ZoeUnflinching - best Alistar rune vs Zoe
Inspiration rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs ZoeInspiration
Hextech Flashtraption - best Alistar rune vs ZoeCosmic Insight - best Alistar rune vs Zoe
100.0% WR

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.

Alistar matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.21%1360.93078,60552.4%52.0%
48.48%1320.93048,64547.0%50.0%
55.73%1310.93178,47959.1%51.7%
38.76%1291.03368,55837.5%40.0%
47.90%1190.93258,50957.1%39.7%
46.23%1060.93098,60041.7%50.0%
55.56%990.92968,52553.3%57.4%
49.40%830.93228,50944.4%55.3%
50.62%811.03398,09650.0%51.4%
50.00%800.92798,05750.0%50.0%
52.56%781.03058,48462.5%42.1%
38.16%760.83338,29933.3%43.2%
50.00%681.03388,01064.1%31.0%
48.44%640.92878,53861.3%36.4%
48.39%620.93088,41242.4%55.2%
50.00%580.93287,96143.3%57.1%
61.82%551.02828,31475.8%40.9%
56.36%550.93158,57853.9%58.6%
49.06%530.93068,47244.0%53.6%
60.78%511.03608,89258.3%63.0%
46.00%500.92968,79148.0%44.0%
56.52%460.93368,31450.0%63.6%
40.00%450.92838,85152.6%30.8%
58.97%390.93348,39966.7%50.0%
48.72%391.13638,69645.0%52.6%
54.05%370.93108,78747.6%62.5%
51.35%370.93309,19364.3%43.5%
62.86%350.93148,90156.3%68.4%
41.18%340.93248,60340.0%42.9%
38.24%340.92837,71741.7%30.0%
56.67%300.93078,75660.0%55.0%
48.15%270.93419,17163.6%37.5%
56.00%251.03349,02537.5%64.7%
59.09%220.83319,62250.0%62.5%
60.00%201.23079,34866.7%57.1%
47.37%191.143510,42533.3%53.9%
33.33%150.93569,64725.0%36.4%
53.33%151.236210,9080.0%57.1%
14.29%141.23037,05720.0%0.0%
35.71%140.93237,83022.2%60.0%
46.15%131.02778,27055.6%25.0%
30.00%100.83619,27025.0%33.3%
62.50%80.92836,61140.0%100.0%
33.33%62.247110,4550.0%50.0%
66.67%60.83487,984100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.04228,65125.0%100.0%
20.00%50.72514,53020.0%0.0%
40.00%52.43656,06725.0%100.0%
60.00%51.03909,157100.0%33.3%
60.00%50.931410,074100.0%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.