Alistar, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
1.8%
Ban Rate
1.3%

Alistar Support Win Rate & Tier

Alistar C TierTankSupport
Patch
26.20
Games
3,677
Lane
Support
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 20, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

Always a mighty warrior with a fearsome reputation, Alistar seeks revenge for the death of his clan at the hands of the Noxian empire. Though he was enslaved and forced into the life of a gladiator, his unbreakable will was what kept him from truly becoming a beast. Now, free of the chains of his former masters, he fights in the name of the downtrodden and the disadvantaged, his rage as much a weapon as his horns, hooves and fists.

Is Alistar Good in Patch 26.20?

Alistar is middle of the pack in Patch 26.20: C tier as Support. Alistar's 50.2% win rate ranks #20 of 39 Support champions, and its pick rate ranks #20. That is within half a point of Patch 26.19. Alistar is banned in 1.3% of games and present (picked or banned) in 5.2%.

Tier
C
Win Rate
50.2%#20 of 39 Support
Pick Rate
1.8%#20 of 39 Support
Ban Rate
1.3%
Win rate change
+0.4vs Patch 26.19

Win rate over the last patches (Support)

Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Alistar →

Alistar Roles

Alistar goes Support in 96% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.

Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.

Patch 26.20 Alistar Changes

Win Rate
Patch 26.1949.71%
Patch 26.2050.01%
+0.30%
Pick Rate
Patch 26.191.92%
Patch 26.201.92%
0.00%

Quick overview of Alistar's optimal setup in League of Legends. Alistar's top build includes Boots of Swiftness, Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, using Unsealed Spellbook, Hextech Flashtraption, Biscuit Delivery for maximum effectiveness. Alistar performs well against Swain, Thresh, Nautilus but struggles against Renata, Milio, Taric.

Alistar Strengths and Weaknesses

Where Alistar stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.

Strengths

  • Crowd control: better than 97% of champions
  • Damage mitigated: better than 93% of champions
  • Vision score: better than 90% of champions

Weaknesses

  • Damage to buildings: below 98% of champions
  • Damage to champions: below 95% of champions
  • Objective control: below 92% of champions

Alistar ranks in the 31.7 percentile for early game strength, 61.0 percentile for late game scaling, 16.3 percentile for objective control, 79.3 percentile for support strength, 21.9 percentile for creep farming, and 21.9 percentile for damage output.

Alistar demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 50.0% decrease from Iron to Chal tiers. This pattern suggests that Alistar may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Alistar achieves a 50.0% win rate, which gradually declines to 0.0% in Chal. This trend often indicates that Alistar's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (50.0%), Bronze (47.4%), Silver (41.7%), Gold (47.7%), Platinum (57.1%)) suggests that while Alistar can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Alistar's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Alistar is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Alistar, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Alistar at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.

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Alistar Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Alistar Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 54.72% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 44.44% in 20 minute games. Understanding Alistar Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Champions similar to Alistar include Janna, Xin Zhao, Singed. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Alistar in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Alistar, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
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Is Alistar Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20

Is Alistar good in Patch 26.20?

Alistar is average this patch: C tier as Support with a 50.2% win rate. That win rate ranks #20 of 39 Support champions.

What lane is Alistar played in?

Alistar is a Support champion: 96% of ranked games this patch.

How often is Alistar banned?

Alistar is banned in 1.3% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 5.2%.

What is Alistar good at?

Compared with every champion this patch, Alistar stands out for Crowd control (97/100), Damage mitigated (93/100), Vision score (90/100).

Which champions are similar to Alistar?

Champions that play like Alistar: Janna, Xin Zhao, Singed.