Caitlyn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
9.8%

Caitlynvs Akshan

CMarksman
Patch26.13
Matches177,854
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Caitlyn vs Akshan is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Caitlyn wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Akshan based on 6 games. Akshan 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 Akshan matchup.

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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.

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Caitlyn - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
50.0% WR
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Akshan vs Caitlyn matchup - 50.0% win rate
Akshan
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Akshan Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Akshan matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.1
CS / min
5.8
1,244
DMG / min
878
17,551
Gold / game
15,729
199
Heal / min
163
505
DMG Mitigated / min
592
0.6
CC / min
0.0
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Caitlyn vs Akshan Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Akshan matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Akshan's 50.0%, giving Caitlyn a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Akshan controls the early laning stage, but Caitlyn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Akshan 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 Caitlyn leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Akshan'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.

Caitlyn vs Akshan Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Akshan in League of Legends

Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Akshan, 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
6.1Caitlyn
5.8Akshan
Caitlyn and Akshan farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
1,244Caitlyn
878Akshan
Caitlyn heavily out-damages Akshan by 366 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Akshan 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
17,551Caitlyn
15,729Akshan
Caitlyn generates a commanding 1,823 more gold per game than Akshan. This substantial economic advantage means Caitlyn consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Akshan should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Caitlyn
0.0Akshan
Caitlyn provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Akshan, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Caitlyn coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
704Caitlyn
756Akshan
Akshan heals and mitigates 52 more damage per minute than Caitlyn, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Akshan to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Caitlyn.

Best Caitlyn Build Against Akshan

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Akshan, providing the mobility and stats Caitlyn needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Caitlyn against Akshan are Hubris, The Collector and Rapid Firecannon. 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 Akshan. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Caitlyn vs Akshan matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Akshan
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn0.0%
Akshan early game win rateAkshan100.0%
Late Game
Caitlyn
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn60.0%
Akshan late game win rateAkshan40.0%

Akshan dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Caitlyn. This lopsided early game means Akshan can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Caitlyn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Akshan. Extended games heavily favor Caitlyn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Akshan must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Caitlyn reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Caitlyn survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Caitlyn Runes Against Akshan

Inspiration rune tree - Caitlyn primary runes vs AkshanInspiration
First Strike - best Caitlyn rune vs AkshanMagical Footwear - best Caitlyn rune vs AkshanBiscuit Delivery - best Caitlyn rune vs AkshanCosmic Insight - best Caitlyn rune vs Akshan
Sorcery rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs AkshanSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Caitlyn rune vs AkshanGathering Storm - best Caitlyn rune vs Akshan
100.0% WR

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


Caitlyn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.52%3136.980712,80351.0%48.1%
54.18%2996.584213,38456.4%52.8%
46.64%2986.682713,38641.0%50.3%
41.06%2636.784713,14441.0%41.1%
47.89%1906.985013,35444.7%50.5%
43.87%1556.886013,69941.4%45.4%
44.52%1466.984713,44047.1%42.3%
46.21%1456.786313,05841.7%49.4%
53.38%1336.888413,11756.9%50.7%
55.86%1116.482914,04564.3%50.7%
42.99%1076.883113,06642.3%43.6%
53.47%1016.889713,95446.0%57.8%
56.00%1006.889613,49655.8%56.1%
55.79%956.783811,97855.3%56.3%
48.10%797.285013,16848.6%47.6%
38.96%776.780911,84550.0%29.3%
47.54%617.088513,83140.0%52.8%
25.00%606.476813,70628.6%23.1%
42.31%526.884513,42536.4%46.7%
54.17%486.580113,73264.7%48.4%
47.73%446.982512,69936.4%59.1%
53.49%436.680413,04447.1%57.7%
66.67%336.984713,60780.0%60.9%
54.84%316.268411,77958.3%52.6%
48.28%296.785913,75350.0%47.4%
59.26%276.584014,41150.0%61.9%
36.00%256.495415,04328.6%38.9%
45.83%247.176312,60045.5%46.1%
62.50%246.877512,08150.0%80.0%
66.67%247.283714,23580.0%57.1%
73.68%196.797414,38085.7%66.7%
41.18%176.092913,21750.0%38.5%
47.06%176.875012,13525.0%66.7%
23.53%176.677411,82022.2%25.0%
33.33%156.85999,84340.0%20.0%
78.57%147.01,19916,83180.0%77.8%
45.45%117.282015,0270.0%62.5%
55.56%97.463213,53850.0%60.0%
22.22%96.576013,5530.0%28.6%
50.00%85.892814,32550.0%50.0%
25.00%86.278112,54020.0%33.3%
28.57%76.776011,9920.0%40.0%
71.43%76.778211,63750.0%100.0%
50.00%66.582811,65266.7%33.3%
33.33%67.264915,7850.0%40.0%
83.33%67.01,13115,829100.0%50.0%
50.00%66.11,24417,5510.0%60.0%
40.00%56.34689,30140.0%0.0%
60.00%56.68139,628100.0%0.0%
80.00%56.496917,5370.0%80.0%
20.00%56.676611,5140.0%25.0%

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Caitlyn vs Akshan - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Akshan in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Akshan matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Akshan's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Caitlyn do against Akshan in the early game?

In the early game, Akshan has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Akshan players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Caitlyn do against Akshan in the late game?

In the late game, Caitlyn takes over the Caitlyn vs Akshan matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Caitlyn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Caitlyn vs Akshan matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Akshan with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Akshan?

The best Caitlyn build against Akshan includes Hubris, The Collector, Rapid Firecannon with Gunmetal 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 Akshan?

The best Caitlyn runes against Akshan use the Inspiration primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Caitlyn vs Akshan matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Caitlyn counter Akshan?

Yes, Caitlyn has a favorable matchup against Akshan with a 50.0% win rate. Caitlyn slightly edges out Akshan in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Caitlyn against Akshan?

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