Caitlyn Abilities
Caitlyn's abilities include Piltover Peacemaker, Yordle Snap Trap, 90 Caliber Net, Ace in the Hole, Headshot. Learn how to use Caitlyn's Passive, Q, W, E, and R abilities effectively in League of Legends patch 26.1.
Headshot
Every few basic attacks, or against a target she has trapped or netted, Caitlyn will fire a headshot dealing bonus damage that scales with her critical strike chance. On trapped or netted targets, Caitlyn's Headshot attack range is doubled.
Piltover Peacemaker
Caitlyn revs up her rifle for 1 second to unleash a penetrating shot that deals physical damage (deals less damage to subsequent targets).
Cost:- 55/
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Cooldown:- 10/
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Range:- 1250
Yordle Snap Trap
Caitlyn sets a trap that, when sprung, reveals and immobilizes the enemy champion for 1.5 seconds, granting Caitlyn an empowered Headshot.
Cost:- 20
Cooldown:- 1
Range:- 800
90 Caliber Net
Caitlyn fires a heavy net to slow her target. The recoil knocks Caitlyn back.
Cost:- 75
Cooldown:- 16/
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Range:- 750
Ace in the Hole
Caitlyn takes time to line up the perfect shot, dealing massive damage to a single target at a huge range. Enemy champions can intercept the bullet for their ally.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 90
Range:- 3500
- Marksman
Headshot
Caitlyn Abilities - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caitlyn's passive ability?
Caitlyn's passive ability is Headshot. Every few basic attacks, or against a target she has trapped or netted, Caitlyn will fire a headshot dealing bonus damage that scales with her critical strike chance. On trapped or netted targets, Caitlyn's Headshot attack range is doubled.
What is Caitlyn's Q ability?
Caitlyn's Q ability is Piltover Peacemaker. Caitlyn revs up her rifle for 1 second to unleash a penetrating shot that deals physical damage (deals less damage to subsequent targets).
What is Caitlyn's ultimate ability?
Caitlyn's ultimate (R) is Ace in the Hole. Caitlyn takes time to line up the perfect shot, dealing massive damage to a single target at a huge range. Enemy champions can intercept the bullet for their ally.
How do I use Caitlyn's abilities effectively?
To use Caitlyn's abilities effectively, understand the synergy between each skill. Practice ability combos, manage cooldowns wisely, and learn when to engage or disengage in fights. Watch the ability videos to see how each skill looks in action and understand their range and effects.