Ultimate Alistar Support Guide: Pro Tips & Counters

Ultimate Alistar Support Guide: Pro Tips & Counters

By Marcus Chen

March 15, 2025 at 08:05 AM

Here's an optimized guide to Alistar Support in League of Legends:

Alistar charging into battle

Alistar charging into battle

Key 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 ADC 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

  1. Positioning
  • Stay close to your ADC during laning phase
  • Position yourself between your ADC and the enemy
  • Use your presence to create pressure, even without engaging
  1. Objective Control
  • Set up ambushes in bushes near objectives
  • Use W>Q combo to catch enemies before objective fights
  • Secure vision control around Dragon and Baron
  1. Teamfight Strategy
  • Engage on priority targets
  • Return to protect your ADC after initial engagement
  • Don't abandon your backline when peeling is needed

Advanced Tactics

  • Master the W>Q combo for reliable crowd control
  • Use bushes to create pressure and zone enemies
  • Time your engages with your team's follow-up
  • Coordinate with your jungler for effective ganks

Remember to adapt your build and playstyle based on team composition and game state. Practice your combos in the Practice Tool to ensure consistent execution in real games.

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