Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Alistar
VS
Champion 2
Taric
vs

48.8%
Alistar win rate vs Taric
Skill matchup — could go either way
205
Games Analyzed
48.8%
Alistar WR
51.2%
Taric WR
-97
Avg Gold Diff @15
Alistar
DamageAP
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Taric
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Alistar
Level 2
Alistar
Level 3
Alistar
Level 6
Taric
Level 6
Taric
1 item
Taric
Teamfights
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Alistar is strongest early game while Taric peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Exploit Alistar's Weakness
Alistar's main weakness: Poke lanes, combo telegraphed, mana hungry. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Alistar Win Condition
W+Q combo engage, R damage reduction, peel
Taric Win Condition
R invulnerability wins teamfights, E stun, heal sustain
Recommended Items
Alistar

Locket of the Iron Solari
Core
Build every game

Knight's Vow
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Taric's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Taric's engage tool
Taric

Locket of the Iron Solari
Core
Build every game

Knight's Vow
Core
Build every game

Frozen Heart
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Alistar's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Alistar's engage tool
Alistar's Worst Matchups
Taric's Worst Matchups
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