Zyra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.2%
Pick Rate
2.9%

Zyravs Alistar

SMageSupport
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zyra vs Alistar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Alistar wins with a 53.7% win rate (+7.5%) over Zyra based on 67 games. Alistar wins the early laning phase while Zyra scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zyra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zyra vs Alistar matchup.

Zyra Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zyra 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 - 46.3% win rateAlistar(46.3%)
Zyra - 46.3% win rate in this matchup
Zyra
46.3% WR
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Alistar vs Zyra matchup - 53.7% win rate
Alistar
53.7% WR

Who Wins the Zyra vs Alistar Matchup?

Alistar wins the Zyra vs Alistar matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 67
46.3%
Win Rate
53.7%
1.6
CS / min
0.9
786
DMG / min
323
9,461
Gold / game
8,584
80
Heal / min
403
274
DMG Mitigated / min
1,390
2.0
CC / min
1.7
38.7%
Early Game WR
61.3%
52.8%
Late Game WR
47.2%

Zyra vs Alistar Matchup Summary

The Zyra vs Alistar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 67 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 53.7% win rate compared to Zyra's 46.3%, giving Alistar a 7.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Alistar controls the early laning stage, but Zyra outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Alistar needs to press advantages before Zyra reaches their power spikes, while Zyra should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Alistar leads by 1,439 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar has a strong advantage in this matchup. Zyra 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.

Zyra vs Alistar Laning Phase Breakdown

Zyra wins the laning phase against Alistar in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.6Zyra
0.9Alistar
Zyra edges out Alistar by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Zyra.
Damage
786Zyra
323Alistar
Zyra heavily out-damages Alistar by 463 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 Zyra's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,461Zyra
8,584Alistar
Zyra generates a commanding 877 more gold per game than Alistar. This substantial economic advantage means Zyra 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
2.0Zyra
1.7Alistar
Both Zyra and Alistar provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
354Zyra
1,793Alistar
Alistar vastly out-sustains Zyra, healing and mitigating 1,439 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zyra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zyra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Zyra Build Against Alistar

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Alistar, providing the mobility and stats Zyra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zyra against Alistar are Liandry's Torment, Morellonomicon and Rylai's Crystal Scepter. This combination gives Zyra an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 55.6% win rate across 9 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 Zyra vs Alistar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Alistar
61.3%
+22.6% advantage
Zyra early game win rateZyra38.7%
Alistar early game win rateAlistar61.3%
Late Game
Zyra
52.8%
+5.6% advantage
Zyra late game win rateZyra52.8%
Alistar late game win rateAlistar47.2%

Alistar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.3% win rate — a 22.6 percentage point lead over Zyra. This lopsided early game means Alistar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Zyra is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 52.8% win rate — 5.6 points above Alistar. Extended games heavily favor Zyra, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Alistar must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Zyra reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Zyra survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Zyra Runes Against Alistar

Sorcery rune tree - Zyra primary runes vs AlistarSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Zyra rune vs AlistarManaflow Band - best Zyra rune vs AlistarTranscendence - best Zyra rune vs AlistarScorch - best Zyra rune vs Alistar
Domination rune tree - Zyra secondary runes vs AlistarDomination
Relentless Hunter - best Zyra rune vs AlistarTaste of Blood - best Zyra rune vs Alistar
52.4% WR

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


Zyra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. The table below shows Zyra'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 Zyra build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Zyra matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.15%3331.87659,68051.4%49.2%
50.34%2982.06999,85446.0%53.5%
53.73%2551.87899,93756.5%51.7%
53.02%2322.17819,96751.0%54.5%
47.96%2231.87339,79250.9%45.2%
52.29%2181.77459,69855.1%50.4%
50.47%2151.878210,14249.4%51.1%
50.50%2031.974310,09856.0%47.2%
43.18%1772.181010,40643.8%42.9%
48.73%1611.87889,55952.0%45.7%
47.83%1381.77229,50646.3%48.8%
53.28%1221.76959,74754.4%52.6%
59.84%1221.78109,92062.3%58.0%
61.34%1212.083310,41657.8%63.5%
46.28%1211.87689,93749.0%44.3%
52.50%1201.780810,14259.5%48.7%
53.64%1111.76089,49856.9%50.9%
55.34%1031.771810,12053.9%56.3%
52.94%1021.972110,19955.9%51.5%
52.00%1011.979410,27648.9%54.7%
47.47%1002.07399,79945.5%49.1%
56.12%991.887710,08354.3%57.1%
53.06%991.68069,86852.4%53.6%
58.67%762.16519,85071.9%48.8%
52.70%752.581310,59355.2%51.1%
50.00%741.787910,64655.6%46.8%
55.07%691.67809,77858.1%52.6%
46.27%671.67869,46138.7%52.8%
41.94%621.87399,79434.6%47.2%
50.00%622.08209,95548.0%51.4%
55.93%591.76889,00863.3%48.3%
39.66%581.77609,72242.3%37.5%
54.72%532.180011,46155.0%54.5%
48.08%521.775711,77561.1%41.2%
52.00%501.979610,05042.1%58.1%
59.18%491.386013,20358.8%59.4%
52.38%431.783412,98150.0%55.0%
48.84%431.977410,09457.1%44.8%
44.19%431.280112,22429.4%53.9%
63.16%381.477511,75661.1%65.0%
54.05%371.283812,55861.9%43.8%
47.06%341.589311,62041.2%52.9%
61.29%313.894611,01463.6%60.0%
63.33%302.173610,83054.5%68.4%
40.00%301.81,02812,51133.3%44.4%
50.00%301.67659,93353.9%47.1%
51.72%291.494712,68247.1%58.3%
44.83%291.41,11213,63150.0%42.1%
75.86%292.467510,590100.0%65.0%
59.26%271.980511,14458.8%60.0%
51.85%271.582711,54662.5%36.4%
61.54%261.194413,47677.8%52.9%
48.00%261.290613,36850.0%46.1%
68.00%261.289813,65570.0%66.7%
40.00%261.794113,05530.0%46.7%
56.00%251.77179,71566.7%46.1%
28.00%251.781612,54422.2%31.3%
40.00%251.880812,71850.0%33.3%
39.13%241.384011,99844.4%35.7%
29.17%243.28429,66150.0%18.8%
45.83%241.479113,27020.0%64.3%
60.87%235.389810,90244.4%71.4%
60.87%232.978011,61580.0%55.6%
52.17%232.591611,7100.0%60.0%
50.00%223.475011,16366.7%30.0%
59.09%221.491112,22666.7%50.0%
42.86%211.584911,78640.0%45.5%
47.62%211.487712,72450.0%44.4%
65.00%211.687313,10950.0%75.0%
50.00%201.380511,89371.4%38.5%
27.78%181.490113,13350.0%21.4%
55.56%183.477011,55133.3%66.7%
72.22%181.984711,93771.4%72.7%
64.71%175.296911,93475.0%55.6%
56.25%171.375711,38560.0%50.0%
58.82%171.779811,59471.4%50.0%
47.06%172.179210,15055.6%37.5%
35.29%175.882110,83933.3%36.4%
62.50%161.969410,76680.0%54.5%
62.50%163.878712,29866.7%61.5%
43.75%163.089911,88750.0%40.0%
43.75%161.288212,99666.7%38.5%
43.75%166.498813,73150.0%40.0%
43.75%161.187114,35433.3%50.0%
46.67%152.17369,72050.0%44.4%
28.57%153.16969,71950.0%12.5%
33.33%154.992411,53116.7%44.4%
40.00%151.78589,95644.4%33.3%
66.67%151.473811,92275.0%57.1%
21.43%153.282410,47820.0%22.2%
46.67%152.57469,50850.0%44.4%
46.15%141.780613,13250.0%44.4%
78.57%141.483113,47575.0%80.0%
42.86%146.099810,26366.7%25.0%
57.14%141.885113,854100.0%53.9%
69.23%136.08587,13866.7%100.0%
61.54%133.97249,48971.4%50.0%
38.46%132.992112,401100.0%11.1%
30.77%134.784610,32342.9%16.7%
46.15%131.383212,91533.3%50.0%
50.00%124.280111,18140.0%57.1%
58.33%121.184811,61562.5%50.0%
33.33%126.21,06012,76933.3%33.3%
66.67%121.989413,141100.0%55.6%
54.55%114.099211,64050.0%60.0%
81.82%114.096210,936100.0%60.0%
54.55%116.01,17711,73950.0%57.1%
50.00%103.97659,06333.3%75.0%
60.00%102.289810,45275.0%50.0%
30.00%101.780310,29340.0%20.0%
66.67%93.98559,46333.3%83.3%
77.78%91.684814,65175.0%80.0%
44.44%91.784112,89460.0%25.0%
33.33%90.974410,61375.0%0.0%
44.44%96.01,0159,41033.3%66.7%
50.00%87.31,15813,53440.0%66.7%
37.50%81.696313,01933.3%40.0%
50.00%85.592211,65533.3%60.0%
71.43%74.789413,68366.7%75.0%
42.86%74.094512,05225.0%66.7%
28.57%72.91,06012,164100.0%0.0%
83.33%75.38447,18280.0%100.0%
71.43%72.599113,372100.0%50.0%
66.67%61.264110,55460.0%100.0%
66.67%67.01,19014,756100.0%60.0%
50.00%65.06337,85350.0%50.0%
80.00%51.81,01513,7980.0%100.0%
40.00%53.670910,30533.3%50.0%
100.00%56.31,21815,560100.0%100.0%
40.00%55.294911,342100.0%0.0%
40.00%55.598914,9400.0%40.0%
40.00%52.68989,65350.0%33.3%
80.00%57.51,26713,08666.7%100.0%
60.00%51.897614,2050.0%75.0%
80.00%53.88499,97175.0%100.0%
40.00%52.571211,334100.0%25.0%
100.00%56.51,33718,1520.0%100.0%
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Zyra vs Alistar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zyra do against Alistar in League of Legends?

Alistar wins the Zyra vs Alistar matchup with a 53.7% win rate compared to Zyra's 46.3%, a 7.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 67 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Zyra do against Alistar in the early game?

In the early game, Alistar has the advantage against Zyra with a 61.3% win rate versus 38.7%. Alistar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Zyra do against Alistar in the late game?

In the late game, Zyra takes over the Zyra vs Alistar matchup with a 52.8% win rate compared to 47.2%. Zyra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zyra vs Alistar matchup?

Alistar wins the matchup against Zyra with a 53.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 7.5 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 67 games analyzed.

What is the best Zyra build against Alistar?

The best Zyra build against Alistar includes Liandry's Torment, Morellonomicon, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 55.6% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Zyra runes against Alistar?

The best Zyra runes against Alistar use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 52.4% win rate in the Zyra vs Alistar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Zyra counter Alistar?

No, Zyra struggles against Alistar with only a 46.3% win rate. Alistar has the advantage in this matchup. Zyra players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Alistar's lead.

How do I play Zyra against Alistar?

When playing Zyra 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.