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Informations about the champion Alistar:

Title: The Minotaur

Pronouns: He/Him

Release Date: February 21, 2009

Primary: Tank

Secondary: Support

Region: RUNETERRA

LORE OF ALISTAR

Many civilizations have resisted Noxus, but none as long as the clans of the Great Barrier mountains. Though these fierce minotaurs had protected the overland trade routes to the ancient city of Zaun for centuries, they preferred to avoid Valoran’s wider conflicts.

The noble warrior Alistar was respected among all the clans. Out on the mountain peaks, his roar could scatter even the bravest trespassers, leaving only the foolhardy to face him in combat. Even so, in the moot halls he would always urge his kin to forge greater bonds with other mortal races. Many saw minotaurs as little more than beasts, which soured any interaction and kept them firmly as outsiders.

Then Noxus came, promising something better. Their emissary, the matriarch of House Tewain, proclaimed that the empire was poised to take Basilich, a coastal city to the east. However, she pledged that they would not do this without the support of the great clans of the mountains, and called for parley on neutral ground.

Many of the minotaurs were eager to accept her offer. This was a way to gain the power and recognition they sought, by joining with Noxus.

But Alistar remained skeptical—he had encountered many Noxian scouts in recent years, and knew them to be a duplicitous and cunning people. For this reason, his clan sent him to meet Tewain, along with fifty of their mightiest warriors, to reject any alliance. The other clans could do as they wished, but Alistar would not accept the rule of some distant “Grand General”.

Under the banners of truce, he and his kin were betrayed.

The larger clans had already pledged themselves to Noxus, and their representatives turned against him as soon as he made his position known. The battle was swift and bloody, and Alistar himself crushed Lady Tewain’s skull with his bare hands—but soon enough he and his surviving warriors found themselves bound in chains, headed for the distant Noxian capital, accused of inciting rebellion.

These unfortunate minotaurs found themselves cast into the Reckoning arenas of the capital, as part of a grim gladiatorial festival known as the Fleshing.

Alistar was appalled by the chanting of the bloodthirsty spectators. He implored his clanfolk not to fight back, not to give these Noxians the monstrous display they so craved…

When the festival ended twenty-one days later, Alistar was the only member of his tribe left. Pelted with pebbles and rotten fruit from the crowd, dragged out to face Reckoner after Reckoner, he was driven to fight like a beast—and think like one. He killed and killed until even his memories of home became stained with blood.

Alistar had fallen far by the time he met Ayelia, a servant girl in the arenas. At first he bellowed and charged the bars of his cage, expecting her to fear or goad him like the others, but Ayelia did neither.

She returned every day, and spoke to him with gentle respect, until eventually Alistar answered in kind. Ayelia’s homeland had also been claimed by Noxus, and seeing his suffering had convinced her they should leave this hateful city together. She whispered her plans through the bars, and for the first time in years Alistar found he could think of home without dwelling on the way it had been taken from him.

One night, Ayelia brought Alistar the key to his cell. She had sacrificed much to arrange this escape, and he swore he would repay her tenfold.

They hurried to the river, where a cargo barge awaited them. However, as they boarded, Noxian agents burst from the shadows. Alistar hurled himself into battle, his vision tunneled with rage, and although Ayelia called out to him again and again, he did not hear.

By the time Alistar had slain their attackers, the boat was gone—and Ayelia with it—so he fled south on foot instead. He searched everywhere for the servant girl, but found nothing. Had she been captured? Killed? It seemed there were no clues left to find.

Weeks later, a political coup shook the empire to its dark foundations, and the arena minotaur’s escape was quite forgotten.

Alistar now travels alone, as quietly and anonymously as he can, encouraging resistance in Noxian-held territories and fighting on behalf of the downtrodden and the abused. Only when he has cleared the shame from his heart, repaying every cruelty and every kindness, will Alistar return to the mountains and leave his rage behind.

And in every city he passes through, he asks after Ayelia.

ALISTAR VOICE - League of Legends

FUN FACTS ABOUT ALISTAR

1 - Inspiration from Blizzard's Universe: Alistar's design and character draw inspiration from the Tauren race in Blizzard Entertainment's Warcraft universe. Both Alistar and Tauren share similar physical attributes and cultural themes, such as their emphasis on strength and honor.
2 - Voice Actor Connection: Alistar's original voice actor, Harlan Hogan, is renowned for his work as the voice of the "In a world..." movie trailer cliche. His booming voice adds to Alistar's commanding presence on the battlefield.
3 - Early Development as a Minotaur: Initially, Alistar was conceptualized as a traditional Minotaur, featuring more beastly characteristics. However, Riot Games later revised his design to be more humanoid while still retaining some bovine traits, giving him a unique blend of strength and anthropomorphism.
4 - Influence of Greek Mythology: Alistar's lore and design draw inspiration from Greek mythology, particularly the story of the Minotaur and the Labyrinth. His background as a captive in Noxus, forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas, echoes the themes of imprisonment and struggle found in the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur.
5 - Hidden Musical Easter Egg: Alistar has a hidden musical Easter egg in the game. If players input the "up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right" sequence in quick succession, Alistar will perform his joke animation, during which a small snippet of the classic tune "Moo Moo Meadows" from the Mario Kart series can be heard, adding a touch of humor to his character.

ABILITIES OF ALISTAR

Passive - TRIUMPHANT ROAR

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.

TRIUMPHANT ROAR

Q - PULVERIZE

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

W - HEADBUTT

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

E - TRAMPLE

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.

R - UNBREAKABLE WILL

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

ALISTAR ABILITIES COMBOS

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1. Engage Combo:

- Headbutt (W) + Pulverize (Q): Alistar can use his Headbutt to knock back an enemy target into his team or towards his allies, then immediately follow up with Pulverize to knock them up, allowing for follow-up crowd control or damage.

2. Peel Combo:

- Pulverize (Q) + Headbutt (W): Alistar can use Pulverize to knock up enemies in close proximity, then use Headbutt to push away a priority target threatening his carries, creating distance and providing peel for his team.

3. Tower Dive Combo:

- Flash + Headbutt (W) + Pulverize (Q) + Trample (E) + Ignite: Alistar can flash into range, use Headbutt to knock an enemy under turret, immediately follow up with Pulverize to keep them locked in place, and then activate Trample for additional damage. Ignite can be used to secure the kill if needed.

4. Combo with Ultimate:

- Unbreakable Will (R) + Pulverize (Q) + Headbutt (W): Alistar can activate his ultimate, Unbreakable Will, to become immune to crowd control effects and gain bonus damage reduction. He can then use Pulverize to knock up enemies and Headbutt to displace them while taking reduced damage and being difficult to peel off priority targets.

5. Ganking Combo:

- Flash + Headbutt (W) + Pulverize (Q): Alistar can flash into range, use Headbutt to knock an enemy towards his allies, then immediately follow up with Pulverize to keep them locked in place, allowing for an easy gank setup or securing a kill in lane.

BUILD OF ALISTAR

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RUNES OF ALISTAR

TIPS ON HOW TO PLAY WITH ALISTAR

1. Master Engagement: Alistar's main skill is his engagement. In Elos Altos, the ability to choose the right moments to start a fight is crucial. Learn to read enemy positions, identify opportunities, and coordinate with your team to maximize the impact of your engagements.

2. Enhance Your Skill Mix: Alistar has a combination of skills that allow for significant crowd control and disruption. Practice fluid and precise use of your skill sequence: Pulverize (Q) to knock enemies down, then Supersonic Slash (W) to position yourself between them and your team, and finally Headbutt (E) to disrupt enemy abilities and ensure survival.

3. Learn to Zone and Control Space: Alistar is an expert at controlling the space around him. Use your imposing presence to intimidate enemies, zoning them away from important objectives during fights or to create opportunities for your team. Learn how to strategically position yourself to block escape routes and control key areas of the map.

4. Communicate and Coordinate with Your Team: At Elos Altos, effective communication is key. Use chat or pings to coordinate plays, engagement signals, or retreats with your team. Be aware of your allies' abilities and plan your engagements accordingly, taking advantage of synergies and combos with other champions.

5. Prioritize Vision and Map Control: Alistar can be an excellent fight starter, but it's also crucial to maintain vision and control the map. Invest in vision wards and control sweeps to ensure your team has information about enemy movements and can make informed decisions. Use your presence to establish control over objectives like dragons and barons, setting up ambushes or protecting your team from enemy attacks.

TIPS FOR COUNTERING ALISTAR

1. Punish Cooldowns:

- Alistar's abilities, especially his Headbutt (W) and Pulverize (Q) combo, have relatively long cooldowns early in the game. Look for opportunities to engage or trade with him when these abilities are on cooldown, as he will have limited options to retaliate.

2. Positioning:

- Alistar excels at engaging and disrupting fights with his Headbutt-Pulverize combo. Position yourself away from walls and his potential engage angles to reduce the effectiveness of his engages. Stay spread out to minimize the impact of his area-of-effect abilities.

3. Counter-Engage:

- Alistar's engage is powerful but also telegraphed. Use champions with strong counter-engage abilities, such as Janna's Monsoon or Zyra's Stranglethorns, to disrupt his engages and turn the fight in your team's favor when he goes in.

4. Kite and Poke:

- Alistar is susceptible to poke damage and ranged harass in the laning phase. Pick champions with long-range abilities or poke tools to chip away at his health and force him to play defensively. Keep your distance and harass him whenever he tries to go for CS.

5. Focus on His ADC:

- Alistar's primary role is to protect his ADC and set up plays for them. Focus on harassing and zoning his ADC, as Alistar's effectiveness significantly decreases when his carry is under threat. Coordinate with your support to apply pressure and deny his ADC farm and kills.

6. Bait Out His Ultimate:

- Alistar's ultimate, Unbreakable Will, provides him with a significant amount of damage reduction and crowd control immunity for a few seconds. Try to bait out his ultimate before committing to an all-in engage or using high-impact crowd control abilities.

SKINS OF ALISTAR