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Rakan vs Alistar SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Rakan

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Alistar

Rakan vs Alistar

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use high mobility and brush control to threaten (W) engages with ADC follow-up.
Prioritize denying Alistar brush access to reduce his (W)+(Q) knockup angles.
Maintain flexible positioning to shield and peel your ADC from Alistar's crowd control.

Trading pattern

Engage with (W) when ADC is in range to capitalize on knockup follow-up.
Hold (E) charges to peel if Alistar commits (W)+(Q) engage on your ADC.
Deny Alistar brush control to limit his predictable all-in angles and punish missed engages.

Danger windows

(W)+(Q) combo from brush with ADC follow-up creates high burst threat.
Alistar's level 6 (R) enables durable tower dives and extended all-ins.
Losing brush vision or control opens angles for Alistar's engage and displacement.

Early game

Track level 2 race closely; contest brush control to prevent Alistar's early all-in.
Use (E) to shield and reposition your ADC safely during early wave pressure.
Crash wave with ADC before roaming to avoid leaving them vulnerable to Alistar's engage.

Power spikes

Level 2: (W)+(E) combo enables strong engage or peel; track Alistar's level 2 to contest brush.
Level 3: Full kit with (Q) heal and poke improves lane sustain and poke pressure.
Level 6: (R) charm can chain multiple targets, turning fights if ADC follow-up is ready.

Win conditions

Convert brush control into safe engage angles and deny Alistar's knockup setups.
Use (R) charm around river vision and ADC follow-up to secure kills or force recalls.
Roam after wave crashes with ADC safe to pressure mid and set up dragon vision.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup