Alistar Support has trouble against Vel'Koz (47.8% win rate) based on 463 games. This is a tough matchup for Alistar players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Alistar Support vs Vel'Koz Support in patch 15.24 (25.24), 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, 4.1% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Vel'Koz (2.9% 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 Phase Rush + Nimbus Cloak combination (51.3% win rate) plus optimal itemization Locket of the Iron Solari, Kaenic Rookern, Force of Nature, and Boots of Swiftness boosts your chances from 47.8% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Vision advantage: Despite losing the direct matchup, Alistar's superior warding (0.95 wards/min, 12th among supports) can swing team fights and objectives in your favor. Outclassed across the board: Vel'Koz leads in both matchup win rate (52.2%) and damage (858 vs 340/min). Alistar must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Alistar maintains better KDA (2.40, 26th place vs 40th for Vel'Koz), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | A |
| 47.8% | Matchup Winrate | 52.2% |
| 48.85% | Role Winrate | 51.05% |
| #42 | Winrate Rank | #15 |
| 4.1% | Pickrate | 2.9% |
| 2.4 | Average KDA | 2.2 |
| 280 | Gold per Minute | 343 |
| 0.95 | Wards per Minute | 0.88 |
| 340 | Damage per Minute | 858 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
The magic damage that Alistar deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Vel'Koz deals primarily magic damage (72.69%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Alistar is superior vision control (ranked 12th among supports) (versus 28th for Vel'Koz), which provides better map control and safety for the team in important map areas. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.2 versus 2.4) 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 Vel'Koz 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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