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

Alistarvs Zyra

DTankSupport
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Zyra is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Alistar wins with a 53.7% win rate (+7.5%) over Zyra based on 67 games. Alistar wins the early laning phase while Zyra scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Alistar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Alistar vs Zyra 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.

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Zyra - 53.7% win rateZyra(53.7%)
Alistar - 53.7% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
53.7% WR
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Zyra vs Alistar matchup - 46.3% win rate
Zyra
46.3% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Zyra Matchup?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Zyra matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 67
53.7%
Win Rate
46.3%
0.9
CS / min
1.6
323
DMG / min
786
8,584
Gold / game
9,461
403
Heal / min
80
1,390
DMG Mitigated / min
274
1.7
CC / min
2.0
61.3%
Early Game WR
38.7%
47.2%
Late Game WR
52.8%

Alistar vs Zyra Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Zyra matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 67 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 53.7% win rate compared to Zyra's 46.3%, giving Alistar a 7.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Alistar controls the early laning stage, but Zyra outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Alistar needs to press advantages before Zyra reaches their power spikes, while Zyra should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Alistar leads by 1,439 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar players can confidently pick into Zyra and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zyra 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 Zyra Laning Phase Breakdown

Zyra wins the laning phase against Alistar in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.9Alistar
1.6Zyra
Zyra edges out Alistar by 0.7 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 Zyra.
Damage
323Alistar
786Zyra
Zyra heavily out-damages Alistar by 463 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 Zyra's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,584Alistar
9,461Zyra
Zyra generates a commanding 877 more gold per game than Alistar. This substantial economic advantage means Zyra 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
1.7Alistar
2.0Zyra
Both Alistar and Zyra 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
1,793Alistar
354Zyra
Alistar vastly out-sustains Zyra, healing and mitigating 1,439 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zyra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zyra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Alistar Build Against Zyra

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Zyra, providing the mobility and stats Alistar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Alistar against Zyra are Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Alistar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Zyra. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Alistar vs Zyra matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Alistar
61.3%
+22.6% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar61.3%
Zyra early game win rateZyra38.7%
Late Game
Zyra
52.8%
+5.6% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar47.2%
Zyra late game win rateZyra52.8%

Alistar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.3% win rate — a 22.6 percentage point lead over Zyra. This lopsided early game means Alistar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Zyra is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 52.8% win rate — 5.6 points above Alistar. Extended games heavily favor Zyra, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Alistar must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Zyra reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Zyra 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 Zyra

Resolve rune tree - Alistar primary runes vs ZyraResolve
Aftershock - best Alistar rune vs ZyraFont of Life - best Alistar rune vs ZyraBone Plating - best Alistar rune vs ZyraUnflinching - best Alistar rune vs Zyra
Inspiration rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs ZyraInspiration
Hextech Flashtraption - best Alistar rune vs ZyraCosmic Insight - best Alistar rune vs Zyra
71.4% WR

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

How does Alistar do against Zyra in League of Legends?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Zyra matchup with a 53.7% win rate compared to Zyra's 46.3%, a 7.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 67 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Alistar do against Zyra in the early game?

In the early game, Alistar has the advantage against Zyra with a 61.3% win rate versus 38.7%. 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 Zyra in the late game?

In the late game, Zyra takes over the Alistar vs Zyra matchup with a 52.8% win rate compared to 47.2%. Zyra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Alistar vs Zyra matchup?

Alistar wins the matchup against Zyra with a 53.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 7.5 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 67 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Zyra?

The best Alistar build against Zyra includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Bandlepipes with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Zyra?

The best Alistar runes against Zyra use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 71.4% win rate in the Alistar vs Zyra matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Alistar counter Zyra?

Yes, Alistar has a favorable matchup against Zyra with a 53.7% win rate. Alistar strongly counters Zyra in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Alistar against Zyra?

When playing Alistar against Zyra, 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.