Caitlyn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
9.6%

Caitlynvs Aatrox

CMarksman
Patch26.10
Matches1,926,417
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Caitlyn vs Aatrox is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Aatrox wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Caitlyn based on 5 games. Aatrox wins the early laning phase while Caitlyn scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Caitlyn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Caitlyn vs Aatrox matchup.

Caitlyn Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Caitlyn 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
Aatrox - 40.0% win rateAatrox(40.0%)
Caitlyn - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
40.0% WR
VS
Aatrox vs Caitlyn matchup - 60.0% win rate
Aatrox
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Aatrox Matchup?

Aatrox wins the Caitlyn vs Aatrox matchup
Winner
Aatrox
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.0
CS / min
5.0
1,007
DMG / min
735
11,416
Gold / game
10,054
168
Heal / min
425
561
DMG Mitigated / min
970
0.7
CC / min
0.7
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Caitlyn vs Aatrox Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Aatrox matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Aatrox wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 40.0%, giving Aatrox a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Aatrox controls the early laning stage, but Caitlyn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Aatrox 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 sustain, where Aatrox leads by 666 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aatrox has a strong advantage in this matchup. Caitlyn players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Aatrox overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Caitlyn vs Aatrox Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Aatrox in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.0Caitlyn
5.0Aatrox
Caitlyn significantly out-farms Aatrox by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Caitlyn a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Aatrox players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,007Caitlyn
735Aatrox
Caitlyn heavily out-damages Aatrox by 272 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Aatrox 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
11,416Caitlyn
10,054Aatrox
Caitlyn generates a commanding 1,362 more gold per game than Aatrox. This substantial economic advantage means Caitlyn consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Aatrox should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Caitlyn
0.7Aatrox
Both Caitlyn and Aatrox provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
729Caitlyn
1,395Aatrox
Aatrox vastly out-sustains Caitlyn, healing and mitigating 666 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Aatrox can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Caitlyn is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Caitlyn, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Caitlyn Build Against Aatrox

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Aatrox, providing the mobility and stats Caitlyn needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Caitlyn against Aatrox are The Collector, Rapid Firecannon and Mortal Reminder. This combination gives Caitlyn an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Aatrox. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Caitlyn vs Aatrox matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aatrox
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn33.3%
Aatrox early game win rateAatrox66.7%
Late Game
Caitlyn
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn50.0%
Aatrox late game win rateAatrox50.0%

Aatrox dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Caitlyn. This lopsided early game means Aatrox can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Caitlyn at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Aatrox. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Aatrox 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 Caitlyn Runes Against Aatrox

Precision rune tree - Caitlyn primary runes vs AatroxPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Caitlyn rune vs AatroxPresence of Mind - best Caitlyn rune vs AatroxLegend: Bloodline - best Caitlyn rune vs AatroxCoup de Grace - best Caitlyn rune vs Aatrox
Sorcery rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs AatroxSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Caitlyn rune vs AatroxGathering Storm - best Caitlyn rune vs Aatrox
66.7% WR

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


Caitlyn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Caitlyn'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 Caitlyn build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Caitlyn matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.14%2,3436.991213,37148.0%44.8%
48.79%2,0216.884613,17148.9%48.7%
46.68%1,5966.886413,15748.2%45.4%
48.99%1,5806.682913,09750.9%47.6%
48.74%1,5106.887213,49046.0%50.5%
52.81%1,1746.987613,28149.4%55.5%
58.43%6357.092113,87557.7%58.9%
51.03%6316.889513,51753.7%49.0%
50.26%5696.784413,00950.8%49.8%
50.10%5256.683312,97052.6%48.1%
49.20%5006.789313,09053.2%45.7%
53.21%4686.989013,59653.2%53.2%
52.28%3736.790313,53056.2%48.7%
57.07%3686.988812,97758.1%55.8%
52.05%3657.088613,60055.3%49.8%
52.31%3476.783813,32947.8%56.1%
50.89%3367.085713,40553.6%48.6%
40.32%3156.880913,27236.9%42.7%
50.50%3037.391113,93452.7%48.9%
51.53%2956.889913,46454.9%49.1%
51.49%2686.892413,72246.7%54.7%
45.16%2176.876813,32841.9%46.9%
51.57%1596.888813,59949.2%53.2%
50.97%1557.192913,32946.3%54.5%
46.43%1406.881413,45045.5%47.1%
49.29%1406.579213,06441.9%55.1%
39.69%1316.591312,62733.9%44.4%
50.00%1126.878612,94651.9%48.3%
44.14%1116.987713,23351.0%38.3%
37.50%1046.675113,69529.4%41.4%
46.94%986.889413,07645.8%48.0%
50.00%966.775412,92046.5%52.8%
40.24%826.574912,93237.8%42.2%
59.32%596.31,02512,85555.6%62.5%
46.55%586.667612,52441.7%50.0%
58.62%586.81,00015,37642.9%67.6%
39.66%587.291713,77440.9%38.9%
47.37%576.983714,31738.9%51.3%
41.07%566.472111,37136.4%47.8%
37.21%437.41,11612,32644.4%25.0%
35.00%407.281712,46143.8%29.2%
31.03%296.687213,11928.6%33.3%
50.00%246.687713,33550.0%50.0%
73.91%236.51,05715,922100.0%62.5%
45.45%226.774510,66335.7%62.5%
59.09%226.976212,84077.8%46.1%
52.38%216.694913,78250.0%53.3%
55.00%206.61,04414,29071.4%46.1%
63.16%196.81,02715,94950.0%69.2%
33.33%187.673311,73218.2%57.1%
38.89%186.390514,45966.7%33.3%
62.50%166.675612,41871.4%55.6%
31.25%166.974212,46118.2%60.0%
40.00%156.489412,07442.9%37.5%
64.29%145.280014,96566.7%63.6%
35.71%147.178112,20542.9%28.6%
61.54%137.178810,73137.5%100.0%
46.15%136.584211,98650.0%44.4%
61.54%136.377313,28180.0%50.0%
50.00%126.668710,73742.9%60.0%
66.67%126.01,04611,47525.0%87.5%
58.33%126.689213,04975.0%50.0%
58.33%127.01,00813,76375.0%50.0%
75.00%125.780611,72166.7%83.3%
45.45%116.778714,75466.7%37.5%
50.00%106.396612,33525.0%66.7%
60.00%106.879113,04866.7%50.0%
50.00%106.477212,36466.7%25.0%
40.00%107.866112,49628.6%66.7%
44.44%96.197015,756100.0%37.5%
44.44%96.263410,62333.3%66.7%
55.56%96.684412,74971.4%0.0%
66.67%97.11,30613,14175.0%60.0%
33.33%96.497912,5630.0%50.0%
62.50%86.772610,06871.4%0.0%
42.86%76.282611,22833.3%50.0%
57.14%77.093017,6200.0%80.0%
71.43%76.28069,60675.0%66.7%
42.86%76.51,05114,93733.3%50.0%
57.14%76.01,02412,51666.7%50.0%
71.43%76.985412,19366.7%75.0%
71.43%76.692611,27960.0%100.0%
33.33%66.382610,91833.3%33.3%
33.33%66.61,03716,3190.0%40.0%
100.00%66.91,27414,419100.0%100.0%
50.00%66.47489,37340.0%100.0%
33.33%65.67959,36733.3%33.3%
50.00%67.091715,25450.0%50.0%
33.33%66.670910,86233.3%33.3%
66.67%66.059711,18666.7%66.7%
60.00%56.379313,5590.0%75.0%
40.00%56.583713,9440.0%66.7%
20.00%53.772813,6910.0%20.0%
40.00%55.882211,16750.0%33.3%
60.00%55.976814,889100.0%33.3%
80.00%57.089914,602100.0%75.0%
40.00%56.35809,405100.0%0.0%
40.00%55.659811,0860.0%66.7%
40.00%56.786212,28450.0%33.3%
20.00%55.886912,621100.0%0.0%
60.00%57.61,11714,90550.0%100.0%
40.00%56.01,00711,41633.3%50.0%
0.00%57.185211,8860.0%0.0%

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Caitlyn vs Aatrox - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Aatrox in League of Legends?

Aatrox wins the Caitlyn vs Aatrox matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Caitlyn do against Aatrox in the early game?

In the early game, Aatrox has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Aatrox players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Caitlyn do against Aatrox in the late game?

In the late game, Caitlyn takes over the Caitlyn vs Aatrox matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Caitlyn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Caitlyn vs Aatrox matchup?

Aatrox wins the matchup against Caitlyn with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Aatrox is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Aatrox?

The best Caitlyn build against Aatrox includes The Collector, Rapid Firecannon, Mortal Reminder with Berserker's Greaves. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Caitlyn runes against Aatrox?

The best Caitlyn runes against Aatrox use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Caitlyn vs Aatrox matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Caitlyn counter Aatrox?

No, Caitlyn struggles against Aatrox with only a 40.0% win rate. Aatrox has the advantage in this matchup. Caitlyn players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aatrox's lead.

How do I play Caitlyn against Aatrox?

When playing Caitlyn against Aatrox, play cautiously and avoid Aatrox's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Aatrox in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.