Taric vs Alistar SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Taric vs Alistar

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use (W) to link with your ADC and threaten (E) stun angles from both sides.
Deny Alistar brush control to reduce his (W)+(Q) engage threat and protect ADC access.
Play for extended fights where (R) can negate burst and your sustain outlasts his all-in.

Trading pattern

Link (W) to your ADC and threaten (E) stuns to force Alistar to hesitate before engaging.
Hold (R) to counter Alistar's all-in burst and coordinate with ADC follow-up for extended fights.
Punish Alistar when his (W)+(Q) combo is down by crashing the wave and denying brush.

Danger windows

Respect Alistar's level 2 (W)+(Q) all-in when he controls brush and your ADC is out of position.
Beware of his (R) at level 6, which lets him ignore burst and finish tower dives or extended fights.
Watch for his engage angles from brush or flank with Flash, which increase his threat range sharply.

Early game

Track the level 2 race closely and only contest if your ADC can follow your (Q)+(E) threat.
Hold brush denial early to limit Alistar's engage angles and keep your ADC safe.
Use wave states to keep your ADC in safe positioning before committing to trades or roams.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your (Q) heal and (E) stun, enabling stronger trades if your ADC can follow.
Level 3 (W) linked angles improve your peel and engage threat around brush control.
Level 6 (R) forces enemies to disengage or lose all-in fights, use with ADC follow-up.

Win conditions

Use your linked (W) to protect and enable your ADC during committed fights and extended trades.
Deny Alistar brush and vision control to reduce his engage windows and create safer ADC access.
Coordinate (R) timing with ADC follow-up to win all-in skirmishes and set up dragon or objective control.