Zilean Support counters Alistar hard (41.5% win rate) based on 576 games. This matchup is really difficult for Alistar players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Alistar Support vs Zilean Support in patch 15.15 (25.15), 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 (15th most popular, 5.1% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Zilean (2.4% 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 Electrocute + Sudden Impact combination (57.5% win rate) plus optimal itemization Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Trailblazer, and Boots of Swiftness boosts your chances from 41.5% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Vision parity: Equal warding (0.95 wards/min) makes ward placement quality and sweep timing the deciding factors. Outclassed across the board: Zilean leads in both matchup win rate (58.6%) and damage (379 vs 279/min). Alistar must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Complete dominance by Zilean: leads in both matchup win rate (58.6%) and KDA (3.30 vs 2.40, 5th vs 27th place). Alistar players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | A+ |
| 41.5% | Matchup Winrate | 58.6% |
| 49.01% | Role Winrate | 51.32% |
| #34 | Winrate Rank | #9 |
| 5.1% | Pickrate | 2.4% |
| 2.4 | Average KDA | 3.3 |
| 288 | Gold per Minute | 295 |
| 0.95 | Wards per Minute | 0.95 |
| 279 | Damage per Minute | 379 |
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, Zilean deals primarily magic damage (81.30%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the excellent vision control demonstrated by Zilean, ranking 16th (versus 16th for Alistar) in ward placement among supports. This means the opponent provides better map vision for their team. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (3.3 versus 2.4) 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 Zilean 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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