Rakan - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.8%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Rakanvs Alistar

BSupport
Patch26.14
Matches134,440
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rakan vs Alistar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Alistar wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Rakan based on 7 games. Alistar wins the early laning phase while Rakan scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Rakan build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rakan vs Alistar matchup.

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Rakan Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rakan 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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Rakan - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Rakan
42.9% WR
VS
Alistar vs Rakan matchup - 57.1% win rate
Alistar
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Rakan vs Alistar Matchup?

Alistar wins the Rakan vs Alistar matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 7
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
1.1
CS / min
1.3
297
DMG / min
364
10,305
Gold / game
9,929
236
Heal / min
404
1,125
DMG Mitigated / min
1,707
1.5
CC / min
2.5
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Rakan vs Alistar Matchup Summary

The Rakan vs Alistar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Rakan's 42.9%, giving Alistar a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Alistar controls the early laning stage, but Rakan outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Alistar needs to press advantages before Rakan reaches their power spikes, while Rakan should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Alistar leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar has a strong advantage in this matchup. Rakan 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.

Rakan vs Alistar Laning Phase Breakdown

Alistar wins the laning phase against Rakan in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Rakan
1.3Alistar
Rakan and Alistar farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
297Rakan
364Alistar
Alistar deals 67 more champion damage per minute than Rakan. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Rakan choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Alistar's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,305Rakan
9,929Alistar
Rakan earns 376 more gold per game than Alistar, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Rakan slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.5Rakan
2.5Alistar
Alistar brings significantly more crowd control than Rakan, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Alistar far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Rakan should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,361Rakan
2,111Alistar
Alistar vastly out-sustains Rakan, healing and mitigating 750 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Rakan is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Rakan, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Rakan Build Against Alistar

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Alistar, providing the mobility and stats Rakan needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rakan against Alistar are Zeke's Convergence, Bandlepipes and Shurelya's Battlesong. This combination gives Rakan 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 Rakan vs Alistar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Alistar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Rakan early game win rateRakan0.0%
Alistar early game win rateAlistar100.0%
Late Game
Rakan
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Rakan late game win rateRakan50.0%
Alistar late game win rateAlistar50.0%

Alistar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Rakan. 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 Rakan 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 Rakan 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 Rakan Runes Against Alistar

Resolve rune tree - Rakan primary runes vs AlistarResolve
Guardian - best Rakan rune vs AlistarDemolish - best Rakan rune vs AlistarBone Plating - best Rakan rune vs AlistarRevitalize - best Rakan rune vs Alistar
Sorcery rune tree - Rakan secondary runes vs AlistarSorcery
Celerity - best Rakan rune vs AlistarNimbus Cloak - best Rakan rune vs Alistar
50.0% WR

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


Rakan matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Rakan'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 Rakan build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Rakan 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
50.00%381.02609,02030.8%60.0%
47.83%231.02669,17137.5%53.3%
50.00%221.12437,74041.7%60.0%
45.00%201.12608,87242.9%46.1%
55.00%201.12299,51328.6%69.2%
86.67%151.22779,06487.5%85.7%
20.00%151.02587,3380.0%42.9%
26.67%150.92548,06260.0%10.0%
53.85%131.12407,70316.7%85.7%
50.00%121.12307,76657.1%40.0%
54.55%110.92317,54725.0%71.4%
45.45%110.92678,12850.0%42.9%
90.00%101.02609,302100.0%80.0%
55.56%90.93376,882100.0%20.0%
77.78%90.928210,511100.0%71.4%
75.00%81.02758,996100.0%60.0%
37.50%81.33145,51933.3%50.0%
42.86%71.02238,7770.0%75.0%
42.86%71.129710,3050.0%50.0%
42.86%71.230910,62850.0%40.0%
71.43%70.92488,13466.7%75.0%
50.00%61.22886,80750.0%50.0%
33.33%61.33577,64640.0%0.0%
66.67%61.12377,132100.0%33.3%
50.00%60.92039,2060.0%50.0%
40.00%51.22959,8570.0%50.0%
60.00%51.12276,36066.7%50.0%
0.00%41.22687,4460.0%0.0%
33.33%30.92177,519100.0%0.0%

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Rakan vs Alistar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rakan do against Alistar in League of Legends?

Alistar wins the Rakan vs Alistar matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Rakan's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Rakan do against Alistar in the early game?

In the early game, Alistar has the advantage against Rakan with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Alistar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rakan do against Alistar in the late game?

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

Who wins the Rakan vs Alistar matchup?

Alistar wins the matchup against Rakan with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Rakan build against Alistar?

The best Rakan build against Alistar includes Zeke's Convergence, Bandlepipes, Shurelya's Battlesong with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Rakan runes against Alistar?

The best Rakan runes against Alistar use the Resolve primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Rakan vs Alistar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Rakan counter Alistar?

No, Rakan struggles against Alistar with only a 42.9% win rate. Alistar has the advantage in this matchup. Rakan players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Alistar's lead.

How do I play Rakan against Alistar?

When playing Rakan 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.