Blitzcrank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.7%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Blitzcrankvs Alistar

STankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Blitzcrank vs Alistar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Blitzcrank wins with a 57.5% win rate (+15.0%) over Alistar based on 40 games. Blitzcrank holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Blitzcrank build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Blitzcrank vs Alistar matchup.

Blitzcrank Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Blitzcrank 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
Alistar - 57.5% win rateAlistar(57.5%)
Blitzcrank - 57.5% win rate in this matchup
Blitzcrank
57.5% WR
VS
Alistar vs Blitzcrank matchup - 42.5% win rate
Alistar
42.5% WR

Who Wins the Blitzcrank vs Alistar Matchup?

Blitzcrank wins the Blitzcrank vs Alistar matchup
Winner
Blitzcrank
Matches: 40
57.5%
Win Rate
42.5%
1.0
CS / min
1.0
373
DMG / min
336
8,379
Gold / game
8,420
93
Heal / min
431
819
DMG Mitigated / min
1,430
1.9
CC / min
2.3
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
57.9%
Late Game WR
42.1%

Blitzcrank vs Alistar Matchup Summary

The Blitzcrank vs Alistar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 40 recent matches analyzed, Blitzcrank wins with a 57.5% win rate compared to Alistar's 42.5%, giving Blitzcrank a 15.0 percentage point advantage. Blitzcrank dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Alistar players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Alistar leads by 948 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Blitzcrank players can confidently pick into Alistar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Alistar away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Blitzcrank vs Alistar Laning Phase Breakdown

Alistar wins the laning phase against Blitzcrank in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.0Blitzcrank
1.0Alistar
Blitzcrank and Alistar farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
373Blitzcrank
336Alistar
Blitzcrank deals 37 more champion damage per minute than Alistar. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Alistar choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Blitzcrank's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
8,379Blitzcrank
8,420Alistar
Blitzcrank and Alistar generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 41 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.9Blitzcrank
2.3Alistar
Alistar provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Blitzcrank, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Alistar coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
912Blitzcrank
1,861Alistar
Alistar vastly out-sustains Blitzcrank, healing and mitigating 948 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Blitzcrank is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Blitzcrank, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Blitzcrank Build Against Alistar

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Alistar, providing the mobility and stats Blitzcrank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Blitzcrank against Alistar are Locket of the Iron Solari, Frozen Heart and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Blitzcrank an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Alistar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Blitzcrank vs Alistar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Blitzcrank
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Blitzcrank early game win rateBlitzcrank57.1%
Alistar early game win rateAlistar42.9%
Late Game
Blitzcrank
57.9%
+15.8% advantage
Blitzcrank late game win rateBlitzcrank57.9%
Alistar late game win rateAlistar42.1%

Blitzcrank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Alistar. This lopsided early game means Blitzcrank can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Blitzcrank is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.9% win rate — 15.8 points above Alistar. Extended games heavily favor Blitzcrank, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Blitzcrank holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Alistar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Blitzcrank Runes Against Alistar

Resolve rune tree - Blitzcrank primary runes vs AlistarResolve
Aftershock - best Blitzcrank rune vs AlistarFont of Life - best Blitzcrank rune vs AlistarBone Plating - best Blitzcrank rune vs AlistarUnflinching - best Blitzcrank rune vs Alistar
Inspiration rune tree - Blitzcrank secondary runes vs AlistarInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Blitzcrank rune vs AlistarJack Of All Trades - best Blitzcrank rune vs Alistar
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Blitzcrank to press their advantage against Alistar, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Blitzcrank matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Blitzcrank'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 Blitzcrank build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Blitzcrank matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
57.59%1911.03498,46958.6%56.3%
43.98%1660.93428,18245.2%42.7%
57.24%1521.03508,54349.3%63.5%
52.42%1241.03558,29347.8%58.2%
45.76%1181.03618,74737.7%52.3%
60.18%1131.03638,59959.3%61.1%
46.08%1021.03558,28446.1%46.0%
55.32%940.93627,98354.9%55.8%
51.16%860.93598,57655.8%46.5%
53.66%821.03608,43662.8%43.6%
44.44%811.03248,36043.9%45.0%
50.00%780.93738,64152.6%47.5%
61.33%751.03388,52570.0%55.6%
47.22%720.83638,78729.0%61.0%
48.57%701.03839,69933.3%55.1%
53.73%671.14409,15353.3%54.0%
55.56%631.03928,83059.0%50.0%
58.33%600.93518,06657.1%60.0%
59.32%591.03218,79155.2%63.3%
48.08%521.04009,09047.4%48.5%
51.92%521.03518,62541.7%60.7%
56.00%501.13879,08854.5%57.1%
45.83%481.03398,42255.2%31.6%
52.17%461.04319,41833.3%64.3%
60.00%451.03488,41570.8%47.6%
58.14%431.13939,00980.0%46.4%
57.50%401.03738,37957.1%57.9%
63.89%360.93799,11664.7%63.2%
51.43%350.93708,92663.6%45.8%
51.61%310.93978,62360.0%43.8%
46.15%260.93188,95430.0%56.3%
37.50%240.93328,26136.4%38.5%
52.38%211.03778,27860.0%45.5%
44.44%181.03668,67242.9%45.5%
64.71%171.13598,89571.4%60.0%
46.15%131.13438,58580.0%25.0%
69.23%131.044510,13762.5%80.0%
50.00%121.03118,25750.0%50.0%
63.64%110.83459,38466.7%60.0%
50.00%100.93748,45160.0%40.0%
44.44%91.03399,24933.3%50.0%
55.56%90.53408,89266.7%50.0%
44.44%90.93206,93540.0%50.0%
77.78%91.03388,058100.0%60.0%
37.50%81.73327,14850.0%25.0%
37.50%81.14378,50140.0%33.3%
71.43%70.94009,00966.7%75.0%
57.14%70.94108,71450.0%66.7%
71.43%71.057211,250100.0%60.0%
33.33%60.94149,88950.0%25.0%
60.00%51.04539,926100.0%50.0%
40.00%51.934510,90833.3%50.0%
80.00%50.960411,0520.0%80.0%
60.00%50.94209,165100.0%50.0%
40.00%50.63456,59650.0%0.0%
60.00%50.94468,028100.0%33.3%

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Blitzcrank vs Alistar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Blitzcrank do against Alistar in League of Legends?

Blitzcrank wins the Blitzcrank vs Alistar matchup with a 57.5% win rate compared to Alistar's 42.5%, a 15.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 40 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Blitzcrank do against Alistar in the early game?

In the early game, Blitzcrank has the advantage against Alistar with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Blitzcrank players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Blitzcrank do against Alistar in the late game?

In the late game, Blitzcrank takes over the Blitzcrank vs Alistar matchup with a 57.9% win rate compared to 42.1%. Blitzcrank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Blitzcrank vs Alistar matchup?

Blitzcrank wins the matchup against Alistar with a 57.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 15.0 percentage point advantage means Blitzcrank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 40 games analyzed.

What is the best Blitzcrank build against Alistar?

The best Blitzcrank build against Alistar includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Frozen Heart, Bandlepipes 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 Blitzcrank runes against Alistar?

The best Blitzcrank runes against Alistar use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Blitzcrank vs Alistar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Blitzcrank counter Alistar?

Yes, Blitzcrank has a favorable matchup against Alistar with a 57.5% win rate. Blitzcrank strongly counters Alistar in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Blitzcrank against Alistar?

When playing Blitzcrank against Alistar, 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.