Senna - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.9%
Pick Rate
5.8%

Sennavs Alistar

BSupportMarksman
Patch26.14
Matches81,210
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Senna vs Alistar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Alistar wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Senna based on 8 games. Alistar holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Senna build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Senna vs Alistar matchup.

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Senna Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Senna 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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Senna - 25.0% win rate in this matchup
Senna
25.0% WR
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Alistar vs Senna matchup - 75.0% win rate
Alistar
75.0% WR

Who Wins the Senna vs Alistar Matchup?

Alistar wins the Senna vs Alistar matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 8
25.0%
Win Rate
75.0%
1.5
CS / min
0.8
691
DMG / min
387
10,400
Gold / game
9,126
344
Heal / min
434
290
DMG Mitigated / min
1,597
1.4
CC / min
2.0
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Senna vs Alistar Matchup Summary

The Senna vs Alistar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Senna's 25.0%, giving Alistar a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Alistar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Senna 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 1,397 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar has a strong advantage in this matchup. Senna 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.

Senna vs Alistar Laning Phase Breakdown

Senna wins the laning phase against Alistar in League of Legends

Senna is favored during the laning phase against Alistar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Senna holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.5Senna
0.8Alistar
Senna edges out Alistar by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Senna.
Damage
691Senna
387Alistar
Senna heavily out-damages Alistar by 304 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Alistar should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Senna's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,400Senna
9,126Alistar
Senna generates a commanding 1,273 more gold per game than Alistar. This substantial economic advantage means Senna consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Alistar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.4Senna
2.0Alistar
Alistar provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Senna, 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
634Senna
2,031Alistar
Alistar vastly out-sustains Senna, healing and mitigating 1,397 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Senna is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Senna, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Senna Build Against Alistar

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Alistar, providing the mobility and stats Senna needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Senna against Alistar are The Collector, Rapid Firecannon and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Senna an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Senna vs Alistar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Alistar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Senna early game win rateSenna0.0%
Alistar early game win rateAlistar100.0%
Late Game
Alistar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Senna late game win rateSenna33.3%
Alistar late game win rateAlistar66.7%

Alistar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Senna. 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Senna. 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. Senna players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Senna Runes Against Alistar

Domination rune tree - Senna primary runes vs AlistarDomination
Dark Harvest - best Senna rune vs AlistarSudden Impact - best Senna rune vs AlistarSixth Sense - best Senna rune vs AlistarTreasure Hunter - best Senna rune vs Alistar
Sorcery rune tree - Senna secondary runes vs AlistarSorcery
Celerity - best Senna rune vs AlistarGathering Storm - best Senna rune vs Alistar
100.0% WR

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


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

Senna 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
51.92%522.063910,57445.0%56.3%
65.71%354.974512,79691.7%52.2%
54.55%331.95219,80636.4%63.6%
60.61%336.076214,06166.7%59.3%
34.38%321.962410,38641.7%30.0%
62.07%291.759910,90275.0%52.9%
51.72%291.862910,24050.0%52.6%
51.85%271.964911,17957.1%50.0%
37.50%245.778112,26823.1%54.5%
52.17%231.858711,12757.1%50.0%
45.45%221.66109,75955.6%38.5%
42.86%213.068210,82540.0%45.5%
35.00%202.471510,07442.9%30.8%
50.00%205.076910,96785.7%30.8%
45.00%201.768410,73528.6%53.9%
36.84%191.44708,19027.3%50.0%
42.11%191.35689,60755.6%30.0%
35.29%172.86008,10011.1%62.5%
50.00%165.686510,88662.5%37.5%
46.67%156.072610,89262.5%28.6%
33.33%151.86819,09542.9%25.0%
50.00%141.672610,76650.0%50.0%
64.29%146.084913,74475.0%60.0%
57.14%141.55358,77142.9%71.4%
30.77%131.965010,86166.7%20.0%
58.33%124.75879,04483.3%33.3%
75.00%121.454810,12575.0%75.0%
58.33%126.276110,14642.9%80.0%
72.73%116.088916,538100.0%70.0%
27.27%115.769910,42020.0%33.3%
81.82%111.770511,485100.0%66.7%
36.36%111.865210,92050.0%33.3%
72.73%115.693611,90866.7%75.0%
30.00%102.15739,70025.0%33.3%
70.00%105.868711,43075.0%66.7%
30.00%102.16677,94225.0%33.3%
60.00%102.177511,65750.0%66.7%
66.67%91.66059,818100.0%40.0%
33.33%91.979910,42033.3%33.3%
37.50%85.190813,23633.3%40.0%
12.50%85.24916,95814.3%0.0%
75.00%86.885613,38375.0%75.0%
62.50%83.555711,914100.0%25.0%
87.50%81.695711,642100.0%83.3%
25.00%81.569110,4000.0%33.3%
62.50%85.971513,23450.0%75.0%
75.00%85.26899,54766.7%100.0%
71.43%75.186914,35433.3%100.0%
85.71%71.989114,129100.0%80.0%
57.14%75.873413,028100.0%40.0%
50.00%63.85209,60350.0%50.0%
66.67%66.084713,61733.3%100.0%
50.00%61.667910,056100.0%40.0%
80.00%53.51,16211,34366.7%100.0%

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Senna vs Alistar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Senna do against Alistar in League of Legends?

Alistar wins the Senna vs Alistar matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Senna's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Senna do against Alistar in the early game?

In the early game, Alistar has the advantage against Senna 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 Senna do against Alistar in the late game?

In the late game, Alistar takes over the Senna vs Alistar matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Alistar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Senna vs Alistar matchup?

Alistar wins the matchup against Senna with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Senna build against Alistar?

The best Senna build against Alistar includes The Collector, Rapid Firecannon, Black Cleaver 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 Senna runes against Alistar?

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

Does Senna counter Alistar?

No, Senna struggles against Alistar with only a 25.0% win rate. Alistar has the advantage in this matchup. Senna players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Alistar's lead.

How do I play Senna against Alistar?

When playing Senna 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.