Alistar excels as a tanky engage support with powerful crowd control abilities. His straightforward kit makes him perfect for beginners while offering sufficient depth for experienced players.

Core Abilities Overview:

Passive - Victory Cry

• Collects stacks from nearby dying minions/monsters
• Heals Alistar and nearby allies (double healing for allies) at 7 stacks
• Instantly triggers on epic monster or champion deaths

Main Abilities

• Q (Pulverize): AoE knockup with magic damage
• W (Headbutt): Single-target dash that knocks target back
• E (Trample): Deals periodic damage, stuns at 5 stacks
• R (Unbreakable Will): Cleanses CC and reduces damage taken

Key Combo:

1. Activate E
2. Execute W+Q combo (Headbutt into Pulverize)
3. Auto-attack at 4 stacks for stun
4. Use R when needed for survivability

Optimal Rune Setup:

• Primary: Resolve
• Secondary: Inspiration
• Shards: Ability Haste (+8), Movement Speed (+2%), Health (+65)

Core Build Path:

• Starting: Steel Shoulderguards + Health Potions
• Core Items: Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow
• Situational: Zeke's Convergence, Frozen Heart, Thornmail

Gameplay Tips:

• Look for engage opportunities with W+Q combo
• Time your ultimate to maximize damage reduction
• Position to collect passive stacks for healing
• Coordinate engages with your team
• Be mindful of CC that can interrupt your combo
• Use E stacks efficiently for additional crowd control

Counter Considerations:

• Avoid engaging into enemy CC abilities
• Watch for abilities that can disrupt your combo
• Consider enemy team composition when choosing engage timing

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