Alistar Support has trouble against Swain (48.4% win rate) based on 718 games. This is a tough matchup for Alistar players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Alistar Support vs Swain 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, 5.3% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Swain (2.5% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of support's current powerhouses. Surprising upset: Despite Alistar's higher tier rating, Swain wins 51.6% of encounters. This suggests Swain's kit specifically counters Alistar's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Glacial Augment + Hextech Flashtraption combination (51.3% win rate) plus optimal itemization Locket of the Iron Solari, Trailblazer, Thornmail, and Boots of Swiftness boosts your chances from 48.4% 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: Swain leads in both matchup win rate (51.6%) and damage (630 vs 293/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 33rd for Swain), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | D |
| 48.4% | Matchup Winrate | 51.6% |
| 49.98% | Role Winrate | 47.65% |
| #28 | Winrate Rank | #49 |
| 5.3% | Pickrate | 2.5% |
| 2.5 | Average KDA | 2.3 |
| 287 | Gold per Minute | 337 |
| 1.03 | Wards per Minute | 0.70 |
| 293 | Damage per Minute | 630 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Alistar versus Swain 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. Meanwhile, Swain deals primarily magic damage (85.88%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Alistar is superior vision control (ranked 3rd among supports) (versus 49th for Swain), which provides better map control and safety for the team in important map areas. 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 Swain 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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