Neeko vs Alistar SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Neeko vs Alistar

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use brush control and disguise to create unpredictable engage angles for your ADC follow-up.
Deny Alistar's brush access to reduce his (W)+(Q) knockup threat and protect your ADC.
Maintain lane pressure with (E) through minions to zone Alistar and enable safer ADC positioning.

Trading pattern

Fish for (E) roots through minions, then follow with (Q) burst to punish Alistar's engage cooldowns.
Hold (R) for multi-target knock-ups when Alistar commits (W)+(Q), enabling your ADC to follow up safely.
Deny brush and use (W) clone to confuse Alistar's engage timing and protect your ADC access.

Danger windows

(W)+(Q) combo from brush with ADC ready creates high kill threat; avoid brush and hold peel.
Level 6 Alistar with (R) can ignore burst and tower-dive; respect his engage range and protect your ADC.
When Alistar controls brush and your ADC is out of position, your ADC is vulnerable to knock-ups and follow-up damage.

Early game

Track level 2 closely and avoid extended trades if Alistar wins the (W)+(Q) all-in window.
Use (E) angles through minions to poke and force Alistar back from brush control.
Crash waves with your ADC before roaming to prevent Alistar from punishing your absence.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (W)+(Q) combo; respect this by avoiding brush and holding peel.
Level 6 (R) gives you strong all-in and teamfight threat; use it to force picks or zone Alistar.
First AP burst item amplifies your poke and root threat; increase pressure while tracking Alistar's cooldowns.

Win conditions

Convert brush denial and (E) poke into safe ADC access and forced enemy recalls.
Use disguise and (R) threat to create picks or force Alistar's cooldowns, enabling dragon vision control.
Roam after wave crashes with your ADC safe, setting river vision to punish Alistar's roam attempts and secure objectives.