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Support · SwiftplayMatchup chartPatch 16.20.1

Alistar vs Jayce

Loadout, runes, tricks and practical pre-battle checks in one queue-aware reference.

AlistarVSJayce

Matchup chart

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Arrr, role fit

SupportAlistar

Alistar has an established low-income Support course wit' useful course pressure, protection, engage or crew utility.

Arrr, primary role
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— Data Dragon
Build check’s patch
16.19.1 Data Dragon
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16.20.1 Data Dragon

Arrr, Swiftplay · Support

Arrr, engage support baseline

Follow th' completed-gear order as a pre-battle reference. Components and owned gear do nay create extra inventory slots.

Arrr, primary role
S
Swiftplay opening · separate from gear 1

World Atlas

400 doubloons

Starts support income and progresses into wards fer th' crew.

1
Arrr, quest upgrade

Solstice Sleigh

400 doubloons

Completes th' defensive support quest course fer committed engages.

2
Crew defence

Locket of the Iron Solari

2,200 doubloons

Adds an immediate crew shield after ye engage or peel.

3
Arrr, protect ally

Ionian Boots of Lucidity

900 doubloons

Redirects protection toward th' ally most likely to carry th' fight.

4
Arrr, vs attacks

Knight's Vow

2,300 doubloons

Reduces pressure from repeated basic attacks; skip it when attacks be nay th' problem.

5
Arrr, vs magic

Frozen Heart

2,500 doubloons

Adds dedicated magic resistance agin' sustained spell damage.

6
Arrr, against magic damage

Kaenic Rookern

2,900 doubloons

Adds dedicated magic resistance and a shield agin' sustained spell damage after leaving champion combat.

Shipshape loadout choices

Pick th' course afore play

Recommendations await inspection

AlternativeArrr, too much healingApply anti-heal only when repeated healing be materially changing fights.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Apply anti-heal only when repeated healing be materially changing fights.

  1. Arrr, quest upgradeSolstice Sleigh
  2. Crew defenceLocket of the Iron Solari
  3. Arrr, protect allyIonian Boots of Lucidity
  4. Morellonomicon
  5. Arrr, vs magicFrozen Heart
  6. Arrr, against magic damageKaenic Rookern
AlternativeArrr, crowd controlMikael's removes eligible crowd control from an ally; inspect that th' effect can actually be cleansed.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Mikael's removes eligible crowd control from an ally; inspect that th' effect can actually be cleansed.

  1. Arrr, quest upgradeSolstice Sleigh
  2. Crew defenceLocket of the Iron Solari
  3. Arrr, protect allyIonian Boots of Lucidity
  4. Mikael's Blessing
  5. Arrr, vs magicFrozen Heart
  6. Arrr, against magic damageKaenic Rookern
AlternativeCannae set sail fightsShurelya's movement speed helps th' crew engage or disengage when positioning be th' problem.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Shurelya's movement speed helps th' crew engage or disengage when positioning be th' problem.

  1. Arrr, quest upgradeSolstice Sleigh
  2. Crew defenceLocket of the Iron Solari
  3. Arrr, protect allyIonian Boots of Lucidity
  4. Shurelya's Battlesong
  5. Arrr, vs magicFrozen Heart
  6. Arrr, against magic damageKaenic Rookern

Shipshape loadout comparison

Shipshape loadout comparison

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Build chart needs reviewArrr, engage support baselineRecommendations await inspectionSpy full course

Recommendations await inspection

  1. Arrr, quest upgradeSolstice Sleigh
  2. Crew defenceLocket of the Iron Solari
  3. Arrr, protect allyIonian Boots of Lucidity
  4. Arrr, vs attacksKnight's Vow
  5. Arrr, vs magicFrozen Heart
  6. Arrr, against magic damageKaenic Rookern
AlternativeArrr, too much healingApply anti-heal only when repeated healing be materially changing fights.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Apply anti-heal only when repeated healing be materially changing fights.

  1. Arrr, quest upgradeSolstice Sleigh
  2. Crew defenceLocket of the Iron Solari
  3. Arrr, protect allyIonian Boots of Lucidity
  4. Morellonomicon
  5. Arrr, vs magicFrozen Heart
  6. Arrr, against magic damageKaenic Rookern
AlternativeArrr, crowd controlMikael's removes eligible crowd control from an ally; inspect that th' effect can actually be cleansed.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Mikael's removes eligible crowd control from an ally; inspect that th' effect can actually be cleansed.

  1. Arrr, quest upgradeSolstice Sleigh
  2. Crew defenceLocket of the Iron Solari
  3. Arrr, protect allyIonian Boots of Lucidity
  4. Mikael's Blessing
  5. Arrr, vs magicFrozen Heart
  6. Arrr, against magic damageKaenic Rookern
AlternativeCannae set sail fightsShurelya's movement speed helps th' crew engage or disengage when positioning be th' problem.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Shurelya's movement speed helps th' crew engage or disengage when positioning be th' problem.

  1. Arrr, quest upgradeSolstice Sleigh
  2. Crew defenceLocket of the Iron Solari
  3. Arrr, protect allyIonian Boots of Lucidity
  4. Shurelya's Battlesong
  5. Arrr, vs magicFrozen Heart
  6. Arrr, against magic damageKaenic Rookern

Arrr, runes and summoner spells

Arrr, runes and summoner spellsAlistarSupport

Catch, survive th' return damage, then create another opening.

Arrr, Swiftplay
Arrr, primary tree

Resolve

AftershockFont of LifeBone PlatingUnflinching
Arrr, secondary tree

Inspiration

Hextech FlashtraptionCosmic Insight
Arrr, summoner spells
FlashIgnite
Coordinate th' Bot pair

Inspect which defensive spell th' Bot partner picked afore duplicating Heal, Barrier or Exhaust.

Clash th' course threat

Exhaust answers a committed damage dealer; Ignite adds pressure and anti-heal; Heal protects both nigh th' ship partners.

Arrr, matchup notes

What changes when Jayce is opposite you?

Pre-battle kit comparison
Arrr, strategic interaction

Captain's answer th' engage

A durable front line can interrupt an approach and create space fer th' carry.

Arrr, mid to late

Control and protection become clearer once teams group 'round prizes and carries need a front line.

Yer course

Use th' course ye prepared

Keep Vex visible afore committing. Th' second Bot-course champion and nigh th' ship Jungler can change whether th' same engage be seaworthy.

Trick reminders

Alistar reminders

  • Using Pulverize can allow ye to establish better positioning fer Headbutt.
  • Move Speed be very fit fer th' captain's eye on Alistar. Consider which boots to buy carefully.
  • Using Flash can allow ye catch yer target off guard to knock them back aboard into yer crewmates wit' Pulverize and Headbutt.
Trick reminders

Against Jayce

  • Jayce can attack in melee or at range. Pay attention to his stance and weapon color to know how he be going to attack.
  • If ye see Jayce drop his Acceleration Gate, be careful, he be probably about to cast Shock Blast.
  • Jayce be strong in th' early battle. If he gains th' advantage, play defensively.

Arrr, static alternatives

Compare th' problem afore changing th' course

These choices be nay picked from live scores. Use one only after ye identify th' stated clash problem yourself.

Arrr, Only when enemy healing is deciding fights

Oblivion Orb

Arrr, Oblivion Orb supplies healing reduction without committing to a completed Morellonomicon. Skip both when healing is not the problem or an ally already covers your target reliably. Healing reduction does not reduce shields.

Arrr, Conditional component, not a core item. Complete Morellonomicon only when its stats and slot efficiency justify delaying another purchase.
Arrr, crowd control

Mikael's Blessing

Mikael's removes eligible crowd control from an ally; inspect that th' effect can actually be cleansed.

Cannae set sail fights

Shurelya's Battlesong

Shurelya's movement speed helps th' crew engage or disengage when positioning be th' problem.

Trick reference

Arrr, compare both kits

Trick reference Data Dragon 16.20.1

Wait fer reload (s) / Cost / Charted reach (units) Data Dragon 16.20.1

Alistar

  1. P
    Triumphant RoarEnglish

    Alistar charges his roar by stunning or displacing enemy champions or when nearby enemies die. When fully charged he heals himself all nearby allied champions.

  2. Q
    PulverizeEnglish

    Alistar smashes the ground, dealing damage to nearby enemies and tossing them into the air.

    Wait fer reload (s) 14/13/12/11/10 · Cost 50/55/60/65/70 · Charted reach (units) 365
  3. W
    HeadbuttEnglish

    Alistar rams a target with his head, dealing damage and knocking the target back.

    Wait fer reload (s) 14/13/12/11/10 · Cost 50/55/60/65/70 · Charted reach (units) 650
  4. E
    TrampleEnglish

    Alistar tramples nearby enemy units, ignoring unit collision and gaining stacks if he damages an enemy champion. At full stacks Alistar's next basic attack against an enemy champion deals additional magic damage and stuns them.

    Wait fer reload (s) 12/11.5/11/10.5/10 · Cost 50/55/60/65/70 · Charted reach (units) 350
  5. R
    Unbreakable WillEnglish

    Alistar lets out a wild roar, removing all crowd control effects on himself, and reducing incoming physical and magical damage for the duration.

    Wait fer reload (s) 120/100/80 · Cost 100

Jayce

  1. P
    Hextech CapacitorEnglish

    When Jayce swaps weapons he gains Move Speed for a short duration.

  2. Q
    To the Skies! / Shock BlastEnglish

    Hammer Stance: Leaps to an enemy dealing physical damage and slowing enemies. Cannon Stance: Fires an orb of electricity that detonates upon hitting an enemy (or reaching the end of its path) dealing physical damage to all enemies hit.

    Wait fer reload (s) 16/14/12/10/8/6 · Cost 40 · Charted reach (units) 600
  3. W
    Lightning Field / Hyper ChargeEnglish

    Hammer Stance: Passive: Restores Mana per strike. Active: Creates a field of lightning damaging nearby enemies for several seconds. Cannon Stance: Gains a burst of energy, increasing Attack Speed to maximum for several attacks.

    Wait fer reload (s) 10 · Cost 40 · Charted reach (units) 285
  4. E
    Thundering Blow / Acceleration GateEnglish

    Hammer Stance: Deals magic damage to an enemy and knocks them back a short distance. Cannon Stance: Deploys an Acceleration Gate increasing the Move Speed of all allied champions who pass through it. If Shock Blast is fired through the gate the missile speed, range, and damage will increase.

    Wait fer reload (s) 20/18/16/14/12/10 · Cost 55 · Charted reach (units) 240
  5. R
    Mercury Cannon / Mercury HammerEnglish

    Hammer Stance: Transforms the Mercury Hammer into the Mercury Cannon gaining new abilities and increased range. The first attack in this form reduces the target's Armor and Magic Resist. Cannon Stance: Transforms the Mercury Cannon into the Mercury Hammer gaining new abilities and increasing Armor and Magic Resist. The first attack in this form deals additional magic damage.

    Wait fer reload (s) 6 · Charted reach (units) 600

Adapt th' course

What to do when th' battle changes

Judge th' whole course or sea chart state, nay only personal kills. Pick th' situation closest to th' present battle.

Even course

Balance course pressure wit' protection fer th' carry

1
Course

Hold th' trick that makes foes respect yer course and trade when both Bot-course partners be shipshape.

2
Sea chart play

Recall and move on seaworthy wave timings; an unsupported roam can cost th' carry an entire wave or a dive.

3
Fights

Control one approach and keep enough protection fer th' foe's most likely engage.

Pings, movement and prizes

Alistar Support sea chart course

Reveal th' engage afore casting it. Yer best set sail be one yer Bot carry and Jungler can reach.

Ahead

Make th' lead open th' sea chart

Ping
Use On Me Way afore changing angle, then Assist Me on Dragon after Bot be seaworthy to move. Use Peril if th' carry starts following through an unsafe course.
Sea chart movement
Roam after a pushed wave, shared recall or when th' carry can collect safely. Deep wards still require th' Jungler or another nigh th' ship ally.
Prize
Arrive early, clear th' deck th' foe entrance and hold th' key engage or peel spell. Do nay chase astern from Dragon and hand th' foe a free course back aboard in.
Even

Create one clear th' deck numbers advantage

Ping
Use On Me Way afore an engage or roam, Foe Lost overboard as soon as a course foe disappears, and Peril when yer carry cannae follow.
Sea chart movement
Leave only on a seaworthy wave or recall timing. If th' carry would meet defeat a full wave or face a dive, stay Bot and communicate that ye be nay moving.
Prize
Lend a hand Bot finish th' wave, then enter river wit' th' Jungler. Set vision afore starting and avoid turning an even prize into an unseen gamble.
Behind

Stop th' next aboard defeat afore seeking a play

Ping
Use Retreat or Peril afore an ally enters darkness, Foe Lost overboard immediately, and Assist Me when ye need company to restore defensive vision.
Sea chart movement
Do nay abandon a crashing wave or vulnerable carry. Move after th' wave be stable and use th' nearest seaworthy ward line rather than forcing deep vision.
Prize
If yer crew cannae enter river safely, ping Retreat and trade fer farm, vision or another sea chart resource. Contest only after creating a seaworthy course together.
Prize setup

Arrr, four calls, in order

Pings create a shared course; they do nay replace checking waves, vision and who can move.

  1. 1
    Afore th' move

    'Round a minute afore Dragon, ping th' course, spend doubloons if needed and make sure Bot and Mid know whether they can move.

  2. 2
    Arrr, enter together

    Walk wit' th' Jungler or another ally. Sweep one course, place useful entrance vision and ne'er face-inspect alone.

  3. 3
    Afore starting

    Inspect nigh th' ship waves and foe positions. Hold th' spell that either starts a reachable fight or protects yer main damage dealer.

  4. 4
    During th' contest

    Keep enemies astern from th' seaworthy entrance, mark th' reachable threat and avoid chasing so far across th' waters that Dragon be left unprotected.

Later prizes: Use th' same pattern fer Rift Herald or Baron: communicate first aboard, move through controlled vision wit' an ally, then choose engage or peel afore th' fight begins.

Arrr, keep preparing

Use th' champion chart or choose another foe

Th' matchup chart be a pre-battle reference. It does nay predict th' result or alter its recommendation from changing live clash data.

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