Alistar Support struggles against Bard (48.8% win rate) based on 729 games. This matchup can be tricky for Alistar players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Alistar Support vs Bard Support in patch 15.18 (25.18), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
Current meta showdown: Alistar (5.3% pick rate, 16th most popular out of 52 Support champions) versus Bard (6.0%, 11th place). These two support titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Electrocute + Sudden Impact combination (67.0% win rate) plus optimal itemization Zeke's Convergence, Locket of the Iron Solari, Zeke's Convergence, and Boots of Swiftness boosts your chances from 48.8% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Vision advantage: Despite losing the direct matchup, Alistar's superior warding (1.03 wards/min, 3rd among supports) can swing team fights and objectives in your favor. Outclassed across the board: Bard leads in both matchup win rate (51.3%) and damage (480 vs 293/min). Alistar must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Complete dominance by Bard: leads in both matchup win rate (51.3%) and KDA (3.00 vs 2.50, 7th vs 26th place). Alistar players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | A |
| 48.8% | Matchup Winrate | 51.3% |
| 49.98% | Role Winrate | 50.13% |
| #28 | Winrate Rank | #26 |
| 5.3% | Pickrate | 6.0% |
| 2.5 | Average KDA | 3.0 |
| 287 | Gold per Minute | 297 |
| 1.03 | Wards per Minute | 1.01 |
| 293 | Damage per Minute | 480 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Alistar versus Bard matchup as support, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
The magic damage that Alistar deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Bard has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
An important advantage of Alistar is superior vision control (ranked 3rd among supports) (versus 5th for Bard), which provides better map control and safety for the team in important map areas. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (3.0 versus 2.5) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Alistar player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Bard player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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