Win Rate
49.7%
Pick Rate
1.4%
Rellvs Alistar
Patch26.17
Matches543,090
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 29, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Rell vs Alistar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Alistar wins with a 62.8% win rate (+25.6%) over Rell based on 43 games. Alistar holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Rell build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rell vs Alistar matchup.
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Rell Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rell 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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Rell
37.2% WR
VS
Alistar
62.8% WR
Who Wins the Rell vs Alistar Matchup?
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 43
37.2%
62.8%
1.0
0.9
370
299
9,033
9,161
102
394
1,456
1,449
1.8
2.3
26.3%
73.7%
45.8%
54.2%
Rell vs Alistar Matchup Summary
The Rell vs Alistar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 43 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 62.8% win rate compared to Rell's 37.2%, giving Alistar a 25.6 percentage point advantage. Alistar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Rell players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Alistar leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar has a strong advantage in this matchup. Rell 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.
Rell vs Alistar Laning Phase Breakdown
Alistar is favored during the laning phase against Rell, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Alistar holds advantages in gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
1.0Rell
0.9Alistar
Rell 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
370Rell
299Alistar
Rell deals 70 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 Rell's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.Economy
9,033Rell
9,161Alistar
Rell and Alistar generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 128 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.Utility
1.8Rell
2.3Alistar
Alistar provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Rell, 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
1,558Rell
1,843Alistar
Alistar vastly out-sustains Rell, healing and mitigating 285 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Rell is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Rell, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.Best Rell Build Against Alistar
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Alistar, providing the mobility and stats Rell needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rell against Alistar are Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail and Zeke's Convergence. This combination gives Rell 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 Rell vs Alistar matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Alistar
73.7%
+47.4% advantage
Rell26.3%
Alistar73.7%♕
Late Game
Alistar
54.2%
+8.3% advantage
Rell45.8%Alistar54.2%Alistar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 73.7% win rate — a 47.4 percentage point lead over Rell. This lopsided early game means Alistar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Alistar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.2% win rate — 8.3 points above Rell. Extended games heavily favor Alistar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Alistar holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Rell players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Rell Runes Against Alistar
Resolve
Inspiration
18.2% WR
The Resolve and Inspiration rune setup gives Rell the best tools to compete against Alistar in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Rell matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.17. The table below shows Rell'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 Rell build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.49% | 99 | 1.1 | 320 | 8,184 | 48.1% | 51.1% | |
| 36.90% | 84 | 1.1 | 316 | 8,647 | 33.3% | 40.5% | |
| 62.16% | 74 | 1.0 | 342 | 8,956 | 58.6% | 64.4% | |
| 54.29% | 70 | 1.0 | 330 | 9,116 | 44.4% | 60.5% | |
| 51.43% | 70 | 1.0 | 329 | 9,157 | 47.1% | 55.6% | |
| 53.85% | 65 | 1.0 | 338 | 8,949 | 51.6% | 55.9% | |
| 39.58% | 48 | 1.0 | 349 | 9,409 | 31.6% | 44.8% | |
| 45.83% | 48 | 1.0 | 301 | 8,614 | 39.3% | 55.0% | |
| 37.21% | 43 | 1.0 | 370 | 9,033 | 26.3% | 45.8% | |
| 51.16% | 43 | 1.1 | 328 | 8,643 | 43.5% | 60.0% | |
| 51.22% | 41 | 1.0 | 298 | 9,035 | 47.1% | 54.2% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 0.9 | 333 | 9,137 | 52.6% | 58.8% | |
| 58.33% | 36 | 1.2 | 397 | 9,047 | 63.2% | 52.9% | |
| 60.00% | 35 | 1.0 | 447 | 9,651 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 0.9 | 302 | 8,514 | 56.3% | 57.9% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 1.1 | 353 | 8,619 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 1.1 | 319 | 8,772 | 33.3% | 53.3% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 1.0 | 341 | 9,871 | 25.0% | 55.0% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 1.0 | 312 | 8,841 | 53.9% | 35.7% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 0.9 | 293 | 8,443 | 42.9% | 53.9% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 0.9 | 291 | 8,835 | 66.7% | 45.5% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 1.1 | 327 | 8,456 | 37.5% | 60.0% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 0.9 | 398 | 9,510 | 77.8% | 46.7% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 0.9 | 407 | 8,997 | 58.3% | 44.4% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 1.0 | 351 | 9,761 | 16.7% | 40.0% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 0.9 | 324 | 8,576 | 54.5% | 55.6% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 0.9 | 326 | 8,701 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 1.0 | 402 | 9,560 | 40.0% | 88.9% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 0.9 | 293 | 8,362 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 0.9 | 330 | 9,511 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 0.9 | 341 | 8,574 | 28.6% | 55.6% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 0.9 | 390 | 7,443 | 55.6% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 0.9 | 386 | 9,755 | 57.1% | 85.7% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 1.1 | 361 | 7,261 | 22.2% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 0.9 | 357 | 8,991 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 380 | 10,404 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.1 | 392 | 10,976 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.9 | 345 | 10,297 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.0 | 327 | 7,913 | 14.3% | 100.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 1.1 | 336 | 9,137 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.0 | 343 | 9,623 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 291 | 8,278 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 379 | 9,796 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 332 | 7,218 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 3 | 0.9 | 269 | 8,001 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Rell vs Alistar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Rell do against Alistar in League of Legends?
Alistar wins the Rell vs Alistar matchup with a 62.8% win rate compared to Rell's 37.2%, a 25.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 43 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.
How does Rell do against Alistar in the early game?
In the early game, Alistar has the advantage against Rell with a 73.7% win rate versus 26.3%. Alistar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Rell do against Alistar in the late game?
In the late game, Alistar takes over the Rell vs Alistar matchup with a 54.2% win rate compared to 45.8%. Alistar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Rell vs Alistar matchup?
Alistar wins the matchup against Rell with a 62.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 25.6 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 43 games analyzed.
What is the best Rell build against Alistar?
The best Rell build against Alistar includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Zeke's Convergence with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Rell runes against Alistar?
The best Rell runes against Alistar use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 18.2% win rate in the Rell vs Alistar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Rell counter Alistar?
No, Rell struggles against Alistar with only a 37.2% win rate. Alistar has the advantage in this matchup. Rell players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Alistar's lead.
How do I play Rell against Alistar?
When playing Rell against Alistar, play cautiously and avoid Alistar's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Alistar has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.
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