Ashe - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.7%
Pick Rate
8.6%

Ashevs Caitlyn

CMarksmanSupport
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ashe vs Caitlyn is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Ashe wins with a 50.5% win rate (+1.0%) over Caitlyn based on 1,483 games. Caitlyn wins the early laning phase while Ashe 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.

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Ashe - 50.5% win rate in this matchup
Ashe
50.5% WR
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Caitlyn vs Ashe matchup - 49.5% win rate
Caitlyn
49.5% WR

Who Wins the Ashe vs Caitlyn Matchup?

Ashe wins the Ashe vs Caitlyn matchup
Winner
Ashe
Matches: 1,483
50.5%
Win Rate
49.5%
6.3
CS / min
6.8
760
DMG / min
825
12,566
Gold / game
13,009
125
Heal / min
166
380
DMG Mitigated / min
395
1.5
CC / min
0.6
48.6%
Early Game WR
51.4%
52.0%
Late Game WR
48.0%

Ashe vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary

The Ashe vs Caitlyn matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 1,483 recent matches analyzed, Ashe wins with a 50.5% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 49.5%, giving Ashe a 1.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Caitlyn controls the early laning stage, but Ashe outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Caitlyn needs to press advantages before Ashe reaches their power spikes, while Ashe 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. Ashe has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Caitlyn's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. 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
6.3Ashe
6.8Caitlyn
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
760Ashe
825Caitlyn
Caitlyn deals 65 more champion damage per minute than Ashe. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Ashe choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Caitlyn's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,566Ashe
13,009Caitlyn
Caitlyn earns 443 more gold per game than Ashe, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Caitlyn slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.5Ashe
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
505Ashe
560Caitlyn
Caitlyn heals and mitigates 55 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
Caitlyn
51.4%
+2.7% advantage
Ashe early game win rateAshe48.6%
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn51.4%
Late Game
Ashe
52.0%
+4.0% advantage
Ashe late game win rateAshe52.0%
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn48.0%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Caitlyn has a meaningful 51.4% win rate, outperforming Ashe by 2.7 percentage points. Caitlyn players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Ashe takes over with a 52.0% win rate, leading Caitlyn by 4.0 percentage points. Ashe scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Caitlyn has the edge early, but Ashe 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: Bloodline - 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 CaitlynCash Back - best Ashe rune vs Caitlyn
65.4% WR

The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Ashe maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Caitlyn.


Ashe matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.51%1,4836.376012,56648.6%52.0%
51.46%1,0306.075812,76752.2%50.9%
50.70%1,0066.376612,52350.3%51.0%
49.70%9886.377712,55552.6%47.2%
47.28%8086.382713,04752.7%43.5%
52.80%7146.479712,78851.7%53.6%
54.17%5156.480612,90454.5%53.9%
52.80%4476.280312,58654.6%51.4%
57.22%3886.380212,72057.5%57.0%
47.34%3766.277912,58743.2%50.7%
50.99%3556.078112,12649.4%52.4%
49.71%3465.972912,86253.4%47.4%
51.63%3375.879512,49152.9%50.5%
50.00%2766.278512,90350.8%49.3%
51.64%2756.180512,64046.2%56.6%
54.14%2666.477813,05957.0%52.0%
45.66%2655.877213,06339.4%49.7%
52.90%2596.578613,08452.3%53.3%
48.21%2246.576212,03648.1%48.3%
55.34%2066.583012,62060.4%51.3%
49.21%1916.784712,98352.9%46.1%
45.52%1454.567411,46937.7%50.0%
49.21%1266.472912,46838.9%56.9%
50.42%1194.366211,43954.9%47.1%
48.11%1066.182413,24639.5%52.9%
56.25%965.671212,39944.4%63.3%
38.30%946.173510,99435.2%42.5%
54.84%936.676513,06166.7%47.4%
41.30%925.378811,63439.6%43.2%
54.44%906.481113,02142.2%66.7%
49.43%876.269312,02644.2%54.5%
46.05%766.385112,94536.4%53.5%
53.33%604.571911,68150.0%55.3%
40.82%496.179212,98850.0%34.5%
44.68%475.565211,66329.4%53.3%
44.19%434.484710,56227.8%56.0%
39.53%435.572812,22241.2%38.5%
62.79%436.071112,97981.0%45.5%
58.54%416.581913,69757.1%59.3%
33.33%392.771810,54731.3%34.8%
50.00%361.85909,45246.1%52.2%
45.71%351.96209,81114.3%66.7%
37.14%351.85789,16242.9%33.3%
58.06%316.089713,27075.0%47.4%
53.33%306.077013,10855.6%52.4%
48.00%256.475913,32255.6%43.8%
50.00%241.76018,40143.8%62.5%
41.67%242.16198,13727.3%53.9%
52.17%236.465111,61950.0%54.5%
50.00%223.660411,46777.8%30.8%
33.33%211.94168,62330.0%36.4%
38.10%215.774512,11322.2%50.0%
38.10%211.65168,15641.7%33.3%
42.86%212.05489,07644.4%41.7%
52.63%196.269613,71050.0%52.9%
31.58%195.369610,38627.3%37.5%
50.00%181.85607,68071.4%36.4%
35.29%176.385914,48766.7%28.6%
37.50%163.06529,42650.0%25.0%
31.25%162.15979,47433.3%30.0%
56.25%165.988813,07662.5%50.0%
46.67%155.566911,68628.6%62.5%
33.33%155.784513,07228.6%37.5%
35.71%141.75799,72725.0%40.0%
21.43%142.35667,57825.0%16.7%
46.15%135.597713,8820.0%75.0%
53.85%131.565910,04250.0%57.1%
38.46%131.75418,37233.3%42.9%
38.46%132.26429,43460.0%25.0%
46.15%136.174611,38525.0%55.6%
46.15%135.984110,78766.7%28.6%
33.33%125.06119,66014.3%60.0%
66.67%126.784314,2550.0%72.7%
63.64%112.678710,61266.7%62.5%
63.64%116.178514,290100.0%55.6%
18.18%113.24859,9170.0%25.0%
63.64%111.94838,69360.0%66.7%
45.45%115.186110,97375.0%28.6%
81.82%115.963711,913100.0%75.0%
50.00%105.669613,59866.7%42.9%
50.00%104.881910,99625.0%66.7%
60.00%105.484011,56166.7%50.0%
22.22%92.057611,18550.0%14.3%
55.56%94.283811,27350.0%66.7%
66.67%92.467310,803100.0%50.0%
33.33%93.36679,969100.0%14.3%
33.33%96.383112,53333.3%33.3%
44.44%91.66569,25166.7%0.0%
75.00%86.184911,36675.0%75.0%
37.50%82.45498,21820.0%66.7%
42.86%76.45569,69050.0%0.0%
71.43%74.482212,655100.0%66.7%
42.86%76.188014,7060.0%50.0%
57.14%76.597711,11580.0%0.0%
42.86%74.589311,9520.0%60.0%
57.14%72.56767,96350.0%66.7%
42.86%75.683811,653100.0%20.0%
50.00%63.584711,28133.3%66.7%
33.33%65.369410,33850.0%25.0%
66.67%61.35349,0730.0%80.0%
50.00%65.087911,91866.7%33.3%
66.67%66.174711,28075.0%50.0%
33.33%65.19709,23425.0%50.0%
50.00%66.56879,72260.0%0.0%
33.33%64.799912,3880.0%50.0%
20.00%56.865111,5080.0%25.0%
80.00%56.292212,63366.7%100.0%
40.00%53.355111,1960.0%50.0%
80.00%54.677811,418100.0%66.7%
20.00%54.77679,1610.0%33.3%
20.00%56.181912,7660.0%25.0%
40.00%55.98587,75125.0%100.0%
60.00%53.94829,85850.0%66.7%
60.00%56.76897,24460.0%0.0%
40.00%56.280514,2570.0%40.0%
100.00%56.978813,920100.0%100.0%
20.00%57.079112,5520.0%33.3%

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Ashe vs Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ashe do against Caitlyn in League of Legends?

Ashe wins the Ashe vs Caitlyn matchup with a 50.5% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 49.5%, a 1.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 1,483 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Ashe do against Caitlyn in the early game?

In the early game, Caitlyn has the advantage against Ashe with a 51.4% win rate versus 48.6%. Caitlyn 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, Ashe takes over the Ashe vs Caitlyn matchup with a 52.0% win rate compared to 48.0%. Ashe scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ashe vs Caitlyn matchup?

Ashe wins the matchup against Caitlyn with a 50.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 1.0 percentage point advantage means Ashe is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 1,483 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 65.4% win rate in the Ashe vs Caitlyn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ashe counter Caitlyn?

Yes, Ashe has a favorable matchup against Caitlyn with a 50.5% win rate. Ashe slightly edges out Caitlyn in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Ashe against Caitlyn?

When playing Ashe against Caitlyn, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Caitlyn. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.