Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Alistar
VS
Champion 2
Zilean
vs

45.5%
Alistar win rate vs Zilean
Zilean has the edge
721
Games Analyzed
45.5%
Alistar WR
54.5%
Zilean WR
-360
Avg Gold Diff @15
Alistar
DamageAP
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Zilean
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Exhaust
Power Spike Timeline
Alistar
Level 2
Alistar
Level 3
Alistar
Level 6
Zilean
Level 6
Zilean
1 item
Zilean
Teamfights
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Alistar is strongest early game while Zilean 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.
Range Advantage
Zilean has range advantage. Alistar should look for short trades when Zilean uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
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
Zilean Win Condition
R revive on carry, double bomb stun, E speed/slow
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 Zilean's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Zilean's engage tool
Zilean
Moonstone Renewer
Core
Build every game
Staff of Flowing Water
Core
Build every game
Redemption
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
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Zilean's Worst Matchups
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