Ivern - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.6%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Ivernvs Alistar

FSupportMage
Patch26.10
Matches1,120,787
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ivern vs Alistar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Alistar wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Ivern based on 5 games. Alistar wins the early laning phase while Ivern scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ivern build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ivern vs Alistar matchup.

Ivern Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ivern 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 - 40.0% win rateAlistar(40.0%)
Ivern - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Ivern
40.0% WR
VS
Alistar vs Ivern matchup - 60.0% win rate
Alistar
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Ivern vs Alistar Matchup?

Alistar wins the Ivern vs Alistar matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
1.1
CS / min
0.8
338
DMG / min
382
8,335
Gold / game
9,516
106
Heal / min
444
526
DMG Mitigated / min
1,299
2.1
CC / min
2.1
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Ivern vs Alistar Matchup Summary

The Ivern vs Alistar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ivern's 40.0%, giving Alistar a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Alistar controls the early laning stage, but Ivern outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Alistar needs to press advantages before Ivern reaches their power spikes, while Ivern should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Alistar leads by 1,111 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ivern players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Alistar 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.

Ivern vs Alistar Laning Phase Breakdown

Alistar wins the laning phase against Ivern in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Ivern
0.8Alistar
Ivern edges out Alistar by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ivern.
Damage
338Ivern
382Alistar
Alistar deals 44 more champion damage per minute than Ivern. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Ivern choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Alistar's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
8,335Ivern
9,516Alistar
Alistar generates a commanding 1,181 more gold per game than Ivern. This substantial economic advantage means Alistar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ivern should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
2.1Ivern
2.1Alistar
Both Ivern and Alistar provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
632Ivern
1,743Alistar
Alistar vastly out-sustains Ivern, healing and mitigating 1,111 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ivern is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ivern, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ivern Build Against Alistar

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Alistar, providing the mobility and stats Ivern needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ivern against Alistar are Moonstone Renewer, Rylai's Crystal Scepter and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Ivern 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 Ivern vs Alistar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Alistar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ivern early game win rateIvern33.3%
Alistar early game win rateAlistar66.7%
Late Game
Ivern
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ivern late game win rateIvern50.0%
Alistar late game win rateAlistar50.0%

Alistar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Ivern. This lopsided early game means Alistar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Ivern at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Alistar. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Alistar has the edge early, but Ivern 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 Ivern Runes Against Alistar

Sorcery rune tree - Ivern primary runes vs AlistarSorcery
Summon Aery - best Ivern rune vs AlistarAxiom Arcanist - best Ivern rune vs AlistarTranscendence - best Ivern rune vs AlistarGathering Storm - best Ivern rune vs Alistar
Precision rune tree - Ivern secondary runes vs AlistarPrecision
Presence of Mind - best Ivern rune vs AlistarLegend: Haste - best Ivern rune vs Alistar
100.0% WR

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


Ivern matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Ivern'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 Ivern build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ivern matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
42.73%1100.642610,68948.9%38.1%
51.52%990.538210,36759.6%44.2%
46.39%970.641110,55747.6%45.5%
56.04%910.534110,30267.3%42.9%
43.82%890.642010,13648.9%38.6%
37.35%830.641111,14324.2%46.0%
53.52%710.639810,72647.4%60.6%
52.17%690.749012,00257.7%48.8%
45.31%640.744211,79245.5%45.2%
50.98%510.642211,40062.5%40.7%
50.00%500.544910,30156.7%40.0%
53.06%490.643810,88855.0%51.7%
43.75%480.647410,59552.6%37.9%
61.70%470.645511,63250.0%70.4%
52.17%460.637310,25656.5%47.8%
46.51%430.542210,18845.5%47.6%
70.00%400.943810,75373.7%66.7%
33.33%390.641411,04642.9%28.0%
40.00%350.54059,51433.3%54.5%
45.71%350.942311,30237.5%52.6%
50.00%340.542711,54860.0%42.1%
35.29%340.647010,58129.4%41.2%
51.61%311.13428,59150.0%53.3%
48.39%310.641110,95541.7%52.6%
40.00%300.642311,78550.0%33.3%
41.38%290.643411,1749.1%61.1%
48.28%290.536110,14253.3%42.9%
44.83%290.53878,69344.4%45.5%
32.14%280.637011,35840.0%27.8%
48.15%270.738810,89940.0%58.3%
50.00%260.73849,41857.1%41.7%
46.15%261.12857,82653.9%38.5%
53.85%260.639611,76558.3%50.0%
44.00%251.03269,08550.0%40.0%
28.00%250.542210,72341.7%15.4%
40.00%251.22988,22033.3%50.0%
41.67%242.052611,96840.0%42.1%
47.83%231.23178,24845.5%50.0%
68.18%220.543612,25150.0%83.3%
59.09%221.03649,00250.0%70.0%
59.09%220.552012,45442.9%66.7%
45.45%221.44239,09660.0%33.3%
66.67%211.040011,49950.0%73.3%
33.33%210.84759,24030.8%37.5%
57.89%190.442711,71550.0%61.5%
50.00%181.052911,34037.5%60.0%
38.89%181.23289,41842.9%36.4%
52.94%170.73049,61971.4%40.0%
62.50%161.945110,04854.5%80.0%
25.00%160.844710,65816.7%30.0%
43.75%162.568111,96866.7%30.0%
43.75%161.03529,61833.3%50.0%
40.00%151.652311,24640.0%40.0%
20.00%151.23608,02925.0%14.3%
40.00%150.53048,79662.5%14.3%
40.00%151.446913,02033.3%41.7%
57.14%140.438910,77157.1%57.1%
50.00%141.660011,68950.0%50.0%
57.14%142.048610,88840.0%66.7%
69.23%132.03849,74580.0%62.5%
58.33%121.758110,96185.7%20.0%
33.33%121.850011,1180.0%44.4%
72.73%111.02807,68866.7%80.0%
72.73%111.13598,72760.0%83.3%
20.00%102.668711,84850.0%12.5%
90.00%102.062713,287100.0%88.9%
50.00%100.345210,78825.0%66.7%
40.00%100.651712,06040.0%40.0%
40.00%104.368211,28975.0%16.7%
40.00%102.659210,52425.0%50.0%
33.33%94.35458,01642.9%0.0%
66.67%91.739011,8400.0%75.0%
66.67%92.35527,65680.0%50.0%
55.56%91.52126,27842.9%100.0%
44.44%90.93027,99520.0%75.0%
44.44%91.12688,30875.0%20.0%
33.33%91.02918,6020.0%50.0%
55.56%90.640111,37660.0%50.0%
11.11%91.144310,3800.0%16.7%
12.50%81.02117,61425.0%0.0%
37.50%81.75249,94466.7%20.0%
25.00%80.636911,7950.0%33.3%
37.50%81.12989,21933.3%40.0%
50.00%81.14429,87933.3%60.0%
37.50%83.85399,34920.0%66.7%
71.43%71.239610,077100.0%60.0%
42.86%71.850512,01275.0%0.0%
42.86%71.42807,42920.0%100.0%
57.14%71.053911,92166.7%50.0%
100.00%61.02879,048100.0%100.0%
16.67%60.93108,64033.3%0.0%
33.33%62.13869,12433.3%33.3%
50.00%62.55539,25333.3%66.7%
80.00%54.55589,75380.0%0.0%
100.00%53.779113,691100.0%100.0%
80.00%50.93169,5650.0%100.0%
100.00%54.053611,034100.0%100.0%
20.00%54.065810,6220.0%25.0%
40.00%53.882910,01250.0%33.3%
80.00%55.059012,033100.0%66.7%
60.00%53.25999,26475.0%0.0%
60.00%50.93077,65350.0%100.0%
40.00%51.13388,33533.3%50.0%

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Ivern vs Alistar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ivern do against Alistar in League of Legends?

Alistar wins the Ivern vs Alistar matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ivern's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Ivern do against Alistar in the early game?

In the early game, Alistar has the advantage against Ivern with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Alistar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ivern do against Alistar in the late game?

In the late game, Ivern takes over the Ivern vs Alistar matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Ivern scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ivern vs Alistar matchup?

Alistar wins the matchup against Ivern with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Ivern build against Alistar?

The best Ivern build against Alistar includes Moonstone Renewer, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Bandlepipes with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ivern runes against Alistar?

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

Does Ivern counter Alistar?

No, Ivern struggles against Alistar with only a 40.0% win rate. Alistar has the advantage in this matchup. Ivern players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Alistar's lead.

How do I play Ivern against Alistar?

When playing Ivern against Alistar, play cautiously and avoid Alistar's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Alistar in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.