Caitlyn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
9.8%

Caitlynvs Akshan

CMarksman
Patch26.5
Matches469,660
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 16, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Caitlyn vs Akshan is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.5. Caitlyn wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Akshan based on 9 games. Caitlyn holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Caitlyn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Caitlyn vs Akshan 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
Akshan - 55.6% win rateAkshan(55.6%)
Caitlyn - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
55.6% WR
VS
Akshan vs Caitlyn matchup - 44.4% win rate
Akshan
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Akshan Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Akshan matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 9
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
7.0
CS / min
6.3
1,115
DMG / min
622
15,240
Gold / game
12,109
236
Heal / min
126
426
DMG Mitigated / min
544
0.8
CC / min
0.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Caitlyn vs Akshan Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Akshan matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Akshan's 44.4%, giving Caitlyn a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Caitlyn dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Akshan players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Caitlyn leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn players can confidently pick into Akshan and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Akshan away from CS whenever possible. 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
7.0Caitlyn
6.3Akshan
Caitlyn edges out Akshan by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Caitlyn.
Damage
1,115Caitlyn
622Akshan
Caitlyn heavily out-damages Akshan by 492 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
15,240Caitlyn
12,109Akshan
Caitlyn generates a commanding 3,131 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
0.8Caitlyn
0.0Akshan
Caitlyn provides 0.7 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
662Caitlyn
669Akshan
Caitlyn and Akshan have comparable sustain profiles, with only 8 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn50.0%
Akshan early game win rateAkshan50.0%
Late Game
Caitlyn
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn60.0%
Akshan late game win rateAkshan40.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Caitlyn and Akshan, with Caitlyn holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). 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 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.

Caitlyn holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Akshan players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Caitlyn Runes Against Akshan

Precision rune tree - Caitlyn primary runes vs AkshanPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Caitlyn rune vs AkshanTriumph - best Caitlyn rune vs AkshanLegend: Alacrity - best Caitlyn rune vs AkshanCut Down - best Caitlyn rune vs Akshan
Inspiration rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs AkshanInspiration
Cash Back - best Caitlyn rune vs AkshanTriple Tonic - best Caitlyn rune vs Akshan
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Caitlyn to press their advantage against Akshan, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Caitlyn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.5. 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 26.5
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.83%9686.684413,56347.0%48.5%
45.94%8496.990913,81843.6%48.0%
49.23%8406.986413,83053.6%46.1%
45.75%6126.883813,41545.5%46.0%
50.54%5607.088313,73748.0%52.6%
47.84%4857.089913,91349.3%46.8%
51.37%4387.091114,32053.8%49.6%
54.81%3436.896414,44157.1%52.9%
50.16%3176.779813,48161.3%41.1%
46.81%2826.688413,65648.8%45.3%
50.00%2707.186713,70652.6%47.4%
52.19%2516.689213,84254.8%50.0%
53.66%2466.990313,69957.1%50.4%
49.17%2407.089413,90656.1%41.9%
55.17%2327.086414,13756.0%54.6%
54.95%2027.098114,73060.5%51.2%
50.79%1906.686513,15850.0%51.8%
49.18%1836.883113,57243.8%52.7%
48.28%1166.885413,42349.0%47.8%
47.37%1146.597613,68336.6%53.4%
49.56%1137.289414,21948.0%50.8%
54.46%1126.997213,88458.2%50.9%
52.68%1126.777113,25746.0%58.1%
33.96%1066.883213,27223.3%41.3%
49.50%1016.884913,98043.2%53.1%
52.69%936.787314,64056.8%50.0%
44.94%897.21,00113,96147.5%42.9%
58.44%776.81,02915,17356.7%59.6%
64.00%756.91,00415,14276.3%51.4%
55.00%406.680314,61453.3%56.0%
51.28%396.885814,49855.6%47.6%
42.11%386.667012,69150.0%37.5%
55.26%387.292415,11346.1%60.0%
30.00%306.586813,78933.3%26.7%
60.71%286.786015,07333.3%73.7%
55.00%206.272713,06755.6%54.5%
61.11%186.086615,86150.0%70.0%
47.06%177.288414,35950.0%45.5%
42.86%147.186011,58344.4%40.0%
57.14%146.895814,53057.1%57.1%
35.71%146.51,08614,34957.1%14.3%
50.00%126.81,07815,33950.0%50.0%
60.00%106.983614,64140.0%80.0%
55.56%96.483815,529100.0%42.9%
44.44%96.588414,9100.0%57.1%
66.67%97.41,28914,40680.0%50.0%
44.44%96.569815,06366.7%33.3%
44.44%95.879711,830100.0%16.7%
55.56%96.377712,07250.0%60.0%
55.56%97.01,11515,24050.0%60.0%
50.00%87.578312,52866.7%40.0%
25.00%87.485211,26225.0%25.0%
50.00%87.71,21514,37266.7%40.0%
50.00%86.91,19213,51160.0%33.3%
75.00%86.581515,2930.0%85.7%
42.86%76.682214,9140.0%50.0%
16.67%66.99448,71820.0%0.0%
16.67%66.581714,1550.0%33.3%
0.00%66.777910,9270.0%0.0%
100.00%55.979911,313100.0%100.0%
40.00%56.285416,1660.0%40.0%
60.00%56.71,13912,50233.3%100.0%
20.00%56.875214,23850.0%0.0%
80.00%57.31,00312,345100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.765313,925100.0%33.3%

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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 55.6% win rate compared to Akshan's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.5.

How does Caitlyn do against Akshan in the early game?

In the early game, Caitlyn has the advantage against Akshan with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Caitlyn 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 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.5. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Akshan?

The best Caitlyn build against Akshan includes optimized core items. 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 Precision primary tree with Inspiration 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 55.6% win rate. Caitlyn strongly counters Akshan in lane based on current patch 26.5 data.

How do I play Caitlyn against Akshan?

When playing Caitlyn against Akshan, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.