
Mastering Alistar: Support Champion Guide & Best Counter Picks
EXPERT GUIDE TO ALISTAR SUPPORT

Alistar charging into battle
COUNTER MATCHUPS
Weak Against:
- Taric (43.7% WR)
- Soraka (45.3% WR)
- Janna (45.6% WR)
- Vel'Koz (45.8% WR)
- LeBlanc (46.6% WR)
- Bard (47.2% WR)
Strong Against:
- Tahm Kench (55.2% WR)
- Sylas (54.5% WR)
- Brand (54.3% WR)
- Mel (54.2% WR)
- Xerath (53.3% WR)
- Yuumi (53.2% WR)
BEST DUO SYNERGIES
- Seraphine (57.7% WR)
- Nilah (56.2% WR)
- Yasuo (53.5% WR)
- Smolder (53.4% WR)
- Ziggs (52.4% WR)
- Tristana (52.0% WR)
ESSENTIAL TIPS AND STRATEGIES
Laning Phase:
- Maintain close proximity to your ADC
- Position yourself between enemy and ADC
- Use presence to create pressure, even without engaging
Objective Control:
- Set up ambushes in bushes near objectives
- Execute W>Q combo on passing enemies
- Secure objectives after successful picks
Teamfighting:
- Initiate fights with engage combos
- Return to protect ADC after initial engage
- Focus on peeling for carries in extended fights
Follow these principles and adapt your gameplay based on team composition and match situation. Success with Alistar comes from mastering both aggressive engages and defensive peeling.
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