Alistar vs Nami SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Alistar vs Nami

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Control bot lane brush to threaten (W)+(Q) engages and deny Nami safe poke angles.
Create engage windows that enable ADC follow-up and disrupt Nami's healing and bubble setup.
Maintain river vision to secure roam timing and objective control against Nami's poke pattern.

Trading pattern

Hold brush and only engage with (W)+(Q) when ADC is in range to capitalize on knockup.
Punish Nami's missed (Q) by stepping forward to disrupt her poke and force cooldown.
Avoid engaging without (W)+(Q) or if ADC is too far back to follow up effectively.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) range combined with (E) slow before stepping into engage distance.
Avoid engaging immediately after using (W)+(Q) as your threat and peel drop significantly.
Be cautious when (R) is available, as it can disrupt your engage or peel timing.

Early game

Win level 2 race by holding brush and coordinating (W)+(Q) with ADC for immediate all-in.
Keep wave slightly pushing or neutral to maintain brush control and limit Nami's poke angles.
Track (Q) cooldown to punish missed bubbles with aggressive positioning and ADC follow-up.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (W)+(Q) combo, enabling strong all-ins with ADC follow-up.
Level 3 adds (E) stun, increasing threat and peel potential in trades.
Level 6 (R) grants tower dive durability and extended fight presence, enabling aggressive plays with ADC.

Win conditions

Use brush control and (W)+(Q) engages with ADC follow-up to deny Nami free poke and ADC access.
Capitalize on Nami's missed (Q) and (W) cooldowns to force her off wave and punish.
Coordinate level 6 (R) tower dives or defensive peels to secure kills and control dragon vision.