Caitlyn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.7%
Pick Rate
9.7%

Caitlynvs Anivia

DMarksman
Patch26.12
Matches328,930
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Caitlyn vs Anivia is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Caitlyn wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Anivia based on 6 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 Anivia 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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Anivia vs Caitlyn matchup - 50.0% win rate
Anivia
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Anivia Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Anivia matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.5
CS / min
5.8
963
DMG / min
621
13,544
Gold / game
12,238
130
Heal / min
136
322
DMG Mitigated / min
492
0.7
CC / min
2.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Caitlyn vs Anivia Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Anivia 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 Anivia's 50.0%, giving Caitlyn a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Caitlyn holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Anivia can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Anivia leads by 1.3s 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 Anivia'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 Anivia Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Anivia in League of Legends

Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Anivia, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Caitlyn holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.5Caitlyn
5.8Anivia
Caitlyn edges out Anivia 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
963Caitlyn
621Anivia
Caitlyn heavily out-damages Anivia by 342 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Anivia 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
13,544Caitlyn
12,238Anivia
Caitlyn generates a commanding 1,306 more gold per game than Anivia. This substantial economic advantage means Caitlyn consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Anivia should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Caitlyn
2.0Anivia
Anivia brings significantly more crowd control than Caitlyn, with 1.3 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Anivia 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
452Caitlyn
628Anivia
Anivia vastly out-sustains Caitlyn, healing and mitigating 176 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Anivia 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.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn50.0%
Anivia early game win rateAnivia50.0%
Late Game
Caitlyn
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn50.0%
Anivia late game win rateAnivia50.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Caitlyn and Anivia, 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.

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

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Caitlyn nor Anivia has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Caitlyn Runes Against Anivia

Precision rune tree - Caitlyn primary runes vs AniviaPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Caitlyn rune vs AniviaPresence of Mind - best Caitlyn rune vs AniviaLegend: Bloodline - best Caitlyn rune vs AniviaCoup de Grace - best Caitlyn rune vs Anivia
Sorcery rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs AniviaSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Caitlyn rune vs AniviaGathering Storm - best Caitlyn rune vs Anivia
60.0% WR

The Precision 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 Anivia.


Caitlyn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. 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 26.12
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.27%5316.889513,45949.5%45.7%
49.25%5306.886313,17850.4%48.2%
49.14%5236.883513,06749.6%48.8%
48.48%4956.783513,00946.4%50.2%
44.62%4476.782412,84744.3%44.9%
48.99%3466.986113,15446.1%51.0%
45.78%2496.889213,80852.0%41.7%
49.57%2346.991414,29850.6%49.0%
54.29%2106.995713,94358.4%51.2%
50.24%2056.991913,54153.3%47.8%
49.74%1896.580213,00453.4%46.5%
57.71%1756.887812,63954.4%61.5%
50.60%1686.784213,01451.3%50.0%
42.03%1387.376512,97439.3%44.2%
54.26%1296.894213,07655.9%52.9%
43.20%1256.891113,75736.0%48.0%
47.83%1156.587412,91442.9%52.5%
47.75%1116.882913,16550.0%45.8%
52.34%1077.185912,91151.2%53.0%
60.40%1016.986213,32373.1%46.9%
43.48%926.989312,97758.5%31.4%
42.50%806.772312,75548.3%39.2%
37.70%616.675813,17644.0%33.3%
47.27%556.871512,27336.0%56.7%
40.82%496.986613,72133.3%44.1%
36.17%476.882311,41635.5%37.5%
45.65%466.475212,62347.4%44.4%
46.67%456.883812,71347.4%46.1%
46.67%457.081213,37968.4%30.8%
39.02%416.880112,13347.1%33.3%
48.48%336.983113,48143.8%52.9%
54.55%336.789413,32650.0%57.9%
43.33%306.780712,88335.7%50.0%
37.50%246.667711,77040.0%35.7%
31.82%226.01,07912,57412.5%42.9%
50.00%207.385813,89466.7%25.0%
52.63%197.01,04811,28263.6%37.5%
35.29%176.076412,46125.0%44.4%
60.00%156.983914,54883.3%44.4%
40.00%157.372112,71616.7%55.6%
38.46%136.884214,18333.3%40.0%
50.00%127.074911,70242.9%60.0%
25.00%126.676213,34833.3%16.7%
30.00%107.081713,55425.0%33.3%
40.00%107.583311,41760.0%20.0%
55.56%97.494511,93775.0%40.0%
33.33%96.471412,75050.0%20.0%
28.57%76.364710,02820.0%50.0%
50.00%67.06809,94550.0%0.0%
33.33%66.585412,9610.0%66.7%
66.67%66.31,08511,28550.0%100.0%
50.00%66.283411,3640.0%75.0%
50.00%66.596313,54450.0%50.0%
40.00%56.581710,84250.0%0.0%
40.00%55.696112,740100.0%25.0%
60.00%57.294213,526100.0%33.3%
40.00%56.596710,65533.3%50.0%

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Caitlyn vs Anivia - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Anivia in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Anivia matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Anivia's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.

How does Caitlyn do against Anivia in the early game?

In the early game, Caitlyn has the advantage against Anivia 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 Anivia in the late game?

In the late game, Caitlyn takes over the Caitlyn vs Anivia 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 Anivia matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Anivia with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. 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 Anivia?

The best Caitlyn build against Anivia includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Caitlyn runes against Anivia?

The best Caitlyn runes against Anivia use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Caitlyn vs Anivia matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Caitlyn counter Anivia?

Yes, Caitlyn has a favorable matchup against Anivia with a 50.0% win rate. Caitlyn slightly edges out Anivia in lane based on current patch 26.12 data.

How do I play Caitlyn against Anivia?

When playing Caitlyn against Anivia, 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.