Core Stats Tank Support | Difficulty: Low | Role: Engage, Peel

Alistar excels at creating opportunities through his powerful crowd control abilities while being incredibly durable thanks to his ultimate.

Abilities Overview

Passive - Triumphant Roar
Heals Alistar and nearby allies when minions, monsters, or champions die near him. Epic monster and champion deaths trigger immediate healing.

Q - Pulverize
Knocks up and damages nearby enemies.

W - Headbutt
Dashes to target enemy and knocks them back while dealing magic damage.

E - Trample
Deals periodic damage to nearby enemies. After 5 hits, next basic attack stuns target.

R - Unbreakable Will
Removes crowd control effects and reduces incoming damage significantly for 8 seconds.

Key Combos
The signature W-Q combo (Headbutt into Pulverize) allows Alistar to close distance and CC enemies without pushing them away. Execute by:

1. Cast W on target
2. During the dash, quickly press Q
3. Follow up with E and auto-attacks for additional CC

Optimal Runes

Primary (Resolve)

• Aftershock
• Font of Life
• Second Wind
• Unflinching

Secondary (Inspiration)

• Hextech Flashtraption
• Cosmic Insight

Stat Shards

• Ability Haste
• Movement Speed
• Health

Core Build Path

Starting Items

• Steel Shoulderguards
• 2 Health Potions

Core Items

1. Evenshroud
2. Winter's Approach
3. Knight's Vow

Situational Items

• Zeke's Convergence (vs AD)
• Abyssal Mask (vs AP)
• Redemption (for team utility)

Gameplay Tips

• Use W-Q combo to engage when enemies are out of position
• Save ultimate for dive attempts or when focused
• Position to collect passive healing from dying minions
• Look for roaming opportunities after recall timings
• Guard your ADC against all-ins during early laning

The above information focuses on the most essential aspects of playing Alistar effectively while maintaining conciseness and practical value. Each section provides actionable insights without unnecessary details.

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