Alistar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.8%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Alistarvs Zyra

FTankSupport
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Zyra is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Zyra wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Alistar based on 15 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.

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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 - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
33.3% WR
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Zyra vs Alistar matchup - 66.7% win rate
Zyra
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Zyra Matchup?

Zyra wins the Alistar vs Zyra matchup
Winner
Zyra
Matches: 15
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
1.1
CS / min
2.0
250
DMG / min
764
6,799
Gold / game
8,590
335
Heal / min
93
1,382
DMG Mitigated / min
246
1.7
CC / min
1.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
14.3%
Late Game WR
85.7%

Alistar vs Zyra Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Zyra matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Zyra wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Alistar's 33.3%, giving Zyra a 33.3 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 1,378 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zyra has a strong advantage in this matchup. Alistar players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Zyra overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. 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
1.1Alistar
2.0Zyra
Zyra significantly out-farms Alistar by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Zyra 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
250Alistar
764Zyra
Zyra heavily out-damages Alistar by 514 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
6,799Alistar
8,590Zyra
Zyra generates a commanding 1,791 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
1.9Zyra
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
1,717Alistar
339Zyra
Alistar vastly out-sustains Zyra, healing and mitigating 1,378 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

Boots of Swiftness 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 Zeke's Convergence. This combination gives Alistar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. 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
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar50.0%
Zyra early game win rateZyra50.0%
Late Game
Zyra
85.7%
+71.4% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar14.3%
Zyra late game win rateZyra85.7%

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

Zyra is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 85.7% win rate — 71.4 points above Alistar. Extended games heavily favor Zyra, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Alistar has the edge early, but Zyra gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

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
Sorcery rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs ZyraSorcery
Nimbus Cloak - best Alistar rune vs ZyraWaterwalking - best Alistar rune vs Zyra
60.0% WR

The Resolve and Sorcery rune setup gives Alistar the best tools to compete against Zyra in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Alistar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.17%531.03067,32662.5%34.5%
44.44%451.12948,03142.1%46.1%
30.77%391.03358,31731.3%30.4%
51.28%391.03247,70045.0%57.9%
61.76%341.03508,39053.3%68.4%
51.72%291.03387,19141.2%66.7%
70.83%240.93539,25685.7%64.7%
43.48%230.93058,51057.1%37.5%
54.55%221.13569,01928.6%66.7%
35.29%171.02908,43216.7%45.5%
35.29%170.93358,96220.0%41.7%
53.33%150.83558,07228.6%75.0%
60.00%150.938710,202100.0%50.0%
33.33%151.12506,79950.0%14.3%
57.14%140.82907,83787.5%16.7%
35.71%140.93267,94333.3%37.5%
53.85%131.13338,86750.0%55.6%
50.00%120.93488,40250.0%50.0%
41.67%120.93549,22040.0%42.9%
41.67%120.83188,25133.3%44.4%
30.00%100.93887,93320.0%40.0%
60.00%101.02837,81571.4%33.3%
40.00%100.82969,09750.0%33.3%
55.56%90.83295,94883.3%0.0%
55.56%91.02957,54675.0%40.0%
37.50%81.02588,45333.3%40.0%
37.50%80.93039,30750.0%33.3%
25.00%80.83075,58820.0%33.3%
62.50%81.02816,84640.0%100.0%
50.00%81.138010,8470.0%57.1%
28.57%70.93168,09350.0%20.0%
71.43%70.62775,17766.7%100.0%
57.14%71.43679,70150.0%60.0%
50.00%60.951010,6350.0%60.0%
33.33%61.14569,4350.0%66.7%
40.00%51.02717,61350.0%33.3%
60.00%51.02488,8380.0%75.0%
40.00%51.03308,7840.0%66.7%

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Alistar vs Zyra - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Alistar do against Zyra in League of Legends?

Zyra wins the Alistar vs Zyra matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Alistar's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Alistar do against Zyra in the early game?

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

In the late game, Zyra takes over the Alistar vs Zyra matchup with a 85.7% win rate compared to 14.3%. Zyra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Alistar vs Zyra matchup?

Zyra wins the matchup against Alistar with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Zyra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Zyra?

The best Alistar build against Zyra includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Zeke's Convergence with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Alistar vs Zyra matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Alistar counter Zyra?

No, Alistar struggles against Zyra with only a 33.3% win rate. Zyra has the advantage in this matchup. Alistar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zyra's lead.

How do I play Alistar against Zyra?

When playing Alistar against Zyra, play cautiously and avoid Zyra's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Zyra has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.