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Bard vs Alistar SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Alistar

Bard vs Alistar

Updated May 28, 2026

Overview

Bard's roaming and utility can offset Alistar's strong engage threat.
Alistar's tankiness and crowd control force Bard to position carefully for poke and disengage.

Trading pattern

Poke with Q and auto attacks before Alistar commits with W-Q combo.
Save E to disengage after Alistar's combo or to peel for your ADC.
Punish Alistar's cooldowns by landing Q when his Headbutt and Pulverize are down.

Danger windows

When Alistar has both W and Q off cooldown, avoid extended trades.
After Alistar hits level 6, respect his all-in potential with ultimate follow-up.
If enemy jungler is nearby and Alistar is missing, hard push and ping danger.

Early game

Be mindful of Alistar's W + Q combo.
Dont stand to close to your ADC to avoid both being CC'ed

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks Bard's Q and W for poke and sustain versus Alistar's combo.
Level 6 gives Bard ultimate to disengage or counter-engage Alistar's all-in.
First support item completion enhances Bard's sustain and roaming threat.

Win conditions

Use Bard's poke and mobility to keep Alistar off your ADC and control lane pressure.
Roam effectively after pushing wave to snowball mid and jungle.
Use ultimate to reset fights or disengage Alistar's all-ins, enabling safer teamfights.

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

Updated May 28, 2026New matchup