Senna vs Alistar SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Senna into Alistarmedium

Overview

Use long-range autos and poke to keep ADC healthy and deny Alistar engage angles.
Deny Alistar brush control to limit his + all-in threat and protect ADC access.
Coordinate roots with ADC follow-up to punish Alistar's predictable engage windows.

Trade with autos and from max range, holding to punish Alistar stepping forward.
Avoid using without ADC follow-up or when Alistar's + is available.
Peel actively after Alistar commits engage to protect ADC and reset lane control.

Respect Alistar's + combo from brush or flank angles with ADC ready to follow.
Watch for Alistar's level 2 and 3 power spikes when his stun and knockup combo is available.
Avoid extended fights when Alistar's ultimate is up, as he can tank burst and tower dive threats.

Track level 2 race closely and avoid stepping up before ADC can follow your root.
Hold brush vision and deny Alistar flanks to reduce his engage angles.
Use wave state to keep ADC safe and create poke windows before Alistar hits level 3.

Level 2 unlocks your + combo; use it with ADC follow-up to contest Alistar's engage.
Level 3 gives full kit and mist reposition; leverage brush control to threaten roots and zone Alistar.
Level 6 ultimate provides global shield; use it to enable safe fights or disengage from Alistar dives.

Convert poke and root picks into ADC access denial and forced recalls.
Deny Alistar brush control and vision to prevent his engage angles and roam attempts.
Use level 6 ultimate and wave crashes to set vision around dragon and enable safe ADC roams.

Tactical tip

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