Alistar Support has trouble against Poppy (48.1% win rate) based on 752 games. This is a tough matchup for Alistar players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Alistar Support vs Poppy 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.
Alistar dominates the meta (16th most popular, 5.2% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Poppy (2.7% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of support's current powerhouses. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Unsealed Spellbook + Hextech Flashtraption combination (51.7% win rate) plus optimal itemization Locket of the Iron Solari, Zeke's Convergence, Trailblazer, and Boots of Swiftness boosts your chances from 48.1% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Vision deficit: Struggling in both the matchup and vision control (0.93 vs 1.09 wards/min) demands defensive warding and heavy jungle coordination. Outclassed across the board: Poppy leads in both matchup win rate (51.9%) and damage (470 vs 277/min). Alistar must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Alistar maintains better KDA (2.50, 26th place vs 32nd for Poppy), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | A |
| 48.1% | Matchup Winrate | 51.9% |
| 49.56% | Role Winrate | 50.85% |
| #35 | Winrate Rank | #17 |
| 5.2% | Pickrate | 2.7% |
| 2.5 | Average KDA | 2.3 |
| 280 | Gold per Minute | 299 |
| 0.93 | Wards per Minute | 1.09 |
| 277 | Damage per Minute | 470 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Alistar versus Poppy 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. Poppy deals mainly physical damage (78.66%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
Consider the excellent vision control demonstrated by Poppy, ranking 2nd (versus 11th for Alistar) in ward placement among supports. This means the opponent provides better map vision for their team. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.3 versus 2.5) suggests they are less effective 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 Poppy 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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