Alistar vs Galio SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Alistar into Galiomedium

Overview

Use brush control to threaten + engages with ADC follow-up and deny Galio's short-range trades.
Deny Galio's engage angle by holding flank and wave states that let you walk forward safely.
Protect your ADC by peeling with knockups and displacement after engaging or during dives.

Threaten + engages only when ADC can immediately trade after knockup using brush control.
Punish Galio stepping up for short trades if or are on cooldown.
Avoid engaging without ADC in range or when the wave blocks your engage angle to prevent taunt counterplay.

Respect Galio's + combo which punishes close-range trades and interrupts engages.
Avoid engaging when Galio's is available for counter-engage or protection.
Beware overextending without brush control, as Galio can punish with taunt and dash to isolate your ADC.

Fight for level 2 to enable + all-in with ADC ready to trade immediately.
Hold brush and keep wave near your side to threaten engages and punish Galio stepping up.
Avoid pushing hard early to maintain flank angles and prevent Galio's roam timing with .

Level 2 unlocks + all-in, enabling strong engage windows with ADC follow-up.
Level 3 adds stun, increasing crowd control threat during trades and peel potential.
Level 6 lets you ignore burst and finish tower dives or extended fights safely.

Use brush and Flash to create surprise + engages with ADC follow-up.
After Galio uses his key abilities, punish with all-in on the enemy ADC to deny their positioning.
Leverage level 6 for tower dives or to peel for carries in teamfights and skirmishes.

Tactical tip

For Alistar vs Galio, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Support lane check.