Ashe - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
6.3%

Ashevs Caitlyn

CMarksmanSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ashe vs Caitlyn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Caitlyn wins with a 52.6% win rate (+5.1%) over Ashe based on 643 games. Ashe wins the early laning phase while Caitlyn scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ashe build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ashe vs Caitlyn matchup.

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Ashe Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ashe performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Ashe - 47.4% win rate in this matchup
Ashe
47.4% WR
VS
Caitlyn vs Ashe matchup - 52.6% win rate
Caitlyn
52.6% WR

Who Wins the Ashe vs Caitlyn Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Ashe vs Caitlyn matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 643
47.4%
Win Rate
52.6%
6.1
CS / min
6.7
737
DMG / min
853
12,073
Gold / game
12,978
123
Heal / min
168
371
DMG Mitigated / min
386
1.4
CC / min
0.6
50.8%
Early Game WR
49.2%
45.1%
Late Game WR
54.9%

Ashe vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary

The Ashe vs Caitlyn matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 643 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 52.6% win rate compared to Ashe's 47.4%, giving Caitlyn a 5.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ashe controls the early laning stage, but Caitlyn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ashe needs to press advantages before Caitlyn reaches their power spikes, while Caitlyn should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ashe leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Caitlyn is slightly favored, Ashe can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Caitlyn's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ashe vs Caitlyn Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Ashe in League of Legends

Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Ashe, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Caitlyn holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.1Ashe
6.7Caitlyn
Caitlyn edges out Ashe by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Caitlyn.
Damage
737Ashe
853Caitlyn
Caitlyn heavily out-damages Ashe by 117 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ashe should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Caitlyn's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,073Ashe
12,978Caitlyn
Caitlyn generates a commanding 905 more gold per game than Ashe. This substantial economic advantage means Caitlyn consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ashe should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.4Ashe
0.6Caitlyn
Ashe brings significantly more crowd control than Caitlyn, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Ashe far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Caitlyn should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
494Ashe
555Caitlyn
Caitlyn heals and mitigates 60 more damage per minute than Ashe, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Caitlyn to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Ashe.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ashe
50.8%
+1.5% advantage
Ashe early game win rateAshe50.8%
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn49.2%
Late Game
Caitlyn
54.9%
+9.8% advantage
Ashe late game win rateAshe45.1%
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn54.9%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Ashe and Caitlyn, with Ashe holding a razor-thin 50.8% win rate edge (+1.5%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Caitlyn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.9% win rate — 9.8 points above Ashe. Extended games heavily favor Caitlyn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Ashe has the edge early, but Caitlyn gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Ashe Runes Against Caitlyn

Precision rune tree - Ashe primary runes vs CaitlynPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Ashe rune vs CaitlynPresence of Mind - best Ashe rune vs CaitlynLegend: Alacrity - best Ashe rune vs CaitlynCut Down - best Ashe rune vs Caitlyn
Inspiration rune tree - Ashe secondary runes vs CaitlynInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Ashe rune vs CaitlynBiscuit Delivery - best Ashe rune vs Caitlyn
46.8% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Ashe the best tools to compete against Caitlyn in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Ashe matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Ashe's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Ashe build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ashe matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.38%6445.971411,77350.8%48.4%
47.43%6436.173712,07350.8%45.1%
51.52%4276.177912,36350.6%52.1%
51.00%4006.180612,48647.2%53.5%
53.82%2626.177611,65159.6%50.0%
49.80%2556.180212,14642.3%55.6%
51.83%2186.274412,00846.5%55.3%
48.54%2066.074711,81849.4%47.9%
58.47%1836.279512,85761.2%56.9%
49.71%1715.973612,38559.7%42.4%
48.30%1476.380512,19953.6%45.0%
46.94%1476.281712,54042.6%49.5%
56.25%1446.079911,78453.7%58.4%
50.78%1285.373011,15347.3%53.4%
48.36%1225.569812,11348.9%48.0%
58.41%1136.176511,73659.6%57.4%
57.28%1035.878412,01357.5%57.1%
46.08%1024.265410,31846.1%46.0%
52.69%936.172312,13655.9%50.9%
33.70%926.372712,79635.5%32.8%
47.19%896.274112,35741.2%50.9%
54.29%703.968211,16247.4%56.9%
46.38%695.967311,34156.3%37.8%
38.81%674.981911,62526.9%46.3%
40.68%595.772711,16337.9%43.3%
47.46%595.878512,54152.6%45.0%
28.85%524.770012,0120.0%44.1%
39.22%515.968812,67736.8%40.6%
45.65%466.480312,53650.0%42.3%
56.82%446.585010,89263.6%50.0%
63.16%386.175111,94881.3%50.0%
43.24%375.781611,42252.6%33.3%
58.06%316.579712,83938.5%72.2%
46.67%302.57289,63950.0%44.4%
41.38%292.56988,91431.3%53.9%
41.38%291.75699,90642.9%40.9%
66.67%244.881813,10628.6%82.3%
47.83%231.56629,98220.0%55.6%
54.55%223.887410,87233.3%69.2%
33.33%214.168011,8690.0%50.0%
66.67%216.472911,26860.0%72.7%
47.62%216.871610,67854.5%40.0%
52.38%211.66008,88055.6%50.0%
52.63%192.16929,37650.0%54.5%
33.33%185.289911,33333.3%33.3%
58.82%176.47089,50858.3%60.0%
41.18%171.96508,74925.0%55.6%
47.06%172.168011,08520.0%58.3%
47.06%172.465111,116100.0%35.7%
40.00%156.078911,44050.0%28.6%
60.00%155.876611,89433.3%77.8%
64.29%141.75347,69571.4%57.1%
46.15%135.663511,23125.0%55.6%
33.33%126.287015,7240.0%36.4%
33.33%122.25868,59228.6%40.0%
75.00%125.569311,41860.0%85.7%
41.67%122.76668,83640.0%42.9%
27.27%111.95759,6990.0%37.5%
54.55%116.172811,34640.0%66.7%
63.64%116.061113,76366.7%62.5%
63.64%114.973410,93975.0%57.1%
60.00%105.682810,587100.0%33.3%
60.00%104.277112,54866.7%57.1%
22.22%96.181113,79833.3%16.7%
55.56%92.25479,22750.0%60.0%
33.33%94.964911,3590.0%60.0%
44.44%93.26329,03440.0%50.0%
22.22%91.76488,50820.0%25.0%
55.56%96.189712,18850.0%60.0%
37.50%81.64306,65960.0%0.0%
25.00%82.24717,08050.0%0.0%
75.00%82.16119,05975.0%75.0%
62.50%82.14779,27966.7%60.0%
25.00%82.170810,614100.0%14.3%
37.50%86.581210,57840.0%33.3%
57.14%75.48559,36550.0%66.7%
14.29%73.869810,1920.0%33.3%
28.57%72.66519,8550.0%50.0%
71.43%76.188814,755100.0%66.7%
42.86%71.968011,13466.7%25.0%
50.00%62.974511,7480.0%50.0%
33.33%64.879913,0340.0%33.3%
33.33%66.48869,08033.3%33.3%
33.33%65.560711,6570.0%66.7%
66.67%61.856612,072100.0%60.0%
66.67%65.975213,06850.0%75.0%
50.00%65.672611,53366.7%33.3%
80.00%53.66047,11766.7%100.0%
20.00%54.31,0728,8490.0%50.0%
60.00%57.14829,94133.3%100.0%
20.00%50.94867,6570.0%33.3%
60.00%56.075612,459100.0%50.0%
80.00%56.677210,275100.0%50.0%
60.00%55.46164,56760.0%0.0%
60.00%53.07429,9820.0%75.0%
20.00%51.56538,65733.3%0.0%
60.00%55.187712,255100.0%50.0%
80.00%53.693511,03366.7%100.0%

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Ashe vs Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ashe do against Caitlyn in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Ashe vs Caitlyn matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to Ashe's 47.4%, a 5.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 643 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Ashe do against Caitlyn in the early game?

In the early game, Ashe has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 50.8% win rate versus 49.2%. Ashe players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ashe do against Caitlyn in the late game?

In the late game, Caitlyn takes over the Ashe vs Caitlyn matchup with a 54.9% win rate compared to 45.1%. Caitlyn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ashe vs Caitlyn matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Ashe with a 52.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 5.1 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 643 games analyzed.

What is the best Ashe build against Caitlyn?

The best Ashe build against Caitlyn includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ashe runes against Caitlyn?

The best Ashe runes against Caitlyn use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 46.8% win rate in the Ashe vs Caitlyn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ashe counter Caitlyn?

No, Ashe struggles against Caitlyn with only a 47.4% win rate. Caitlyn has the advantage in this matchup. Ashe players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Caitlyn's lead.

How do I play Ashe against Caitlyn?

When playing Ashe against Caitlyn, play cautiously and avoid Caitlyn's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Caitlyn has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.