Nami vs Alistar SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nami vs Alistar

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Deny Alistar brush control to limit his (W)+(Q) engage angles and protect your ADC's positioning.
Enable your ADC with (E) empowered autos and (W) sustain to outtrade Alistar's burst.
Hold (Q) bubble to punish Alistar after he commits with (W)+(Q) knockup and ADC follow-up.

Trading pattern

Buff ADC trades with (E) and (W) bounce, then chain (Q) after Alistar or ADC slows.
Deny Alistar brush control to reduce his (W)+(Q) engage threat and improve your hook angles.
Hold (R) for level 6 all-ins or disengage when Alistar commits with ultimate and ADC follow-up.

Danger windows

Respect (W)+(Q) combo range from brush, especially when his ADC is ready to follow.
Avoid standing forward after using (W) to prevent being caught by his engage or roam.
Track Alistar's ultimate cooldown to anticipate tower dive or extended all-in threats on your ADC.

Early game

Track the level 2 race and only contest brush if your ADC can follow your (E)+(W) trade.
Maintain river and tri-brush vision to deny Alistar flank and roam windows.
Use early (W) bounces to sustain your ADC through Alistar's engage attempts and keep lane pressure.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your (E)+(W) poke and sustain, enabling safer short trades with ADC.
Level 3 completes your kit; use (Q) bubble after slows or ADC crowd control for pick potential.
Level 6 (R) adds powerful engage/disengage; coordinate with ADC for river control or dragon setup.

Win conditions

Convert brush denial and poke pressure into ADC access and denied enemy ADC positioning.
Use lane priority and wave state to set river vision and prepare dragon control.
Coordinate level 6 (R) engages with ADC follow-up to secure kills or force enemy recalls and objectives.