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

Caitlynvs Anivia

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

Caitlyn vs Anivia is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.5. Caitlyn wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Anivia based on 12 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.

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
Anivia - 50.0% win rateAnivia(50.0%)
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: 12
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.8
CS / min
6.5
1,078
DMG / min
829
15,339
Gold / game
12,861
195
Heal / min
134
414
DMG Mitigated / min
529
0.8
CC / min
1.7
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 12 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 1.0s 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
6.8Caitlyn
6.5Anivia
Caitlyn edges out Anivia by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Caitlyn.
Damage
1,078Caitlyn
829Anivia
Caitlyn heavily out-damages Anivia by 250 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
15,339Caitlyn
12,861Anivia
Caitlyn generates a commanding 2,478 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
0.8Caitlyn
1.7Anivia
Anivia brings significantly more crowd control than Caitlyn, with 1.0 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
609Caitlyn
664Anivia
Anivia heals and mitigates 55 more damage per minute than Caitlyn, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Anivia 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 Anivia

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

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 AniviaCut Down - best Caitlyn rune vs Anivia
Inspiration rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs AniviaInspiration
Cash Back - best Caitlyn rune vs AniviaTriple Tonic - best Caitlyn rune vs Anivia
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Inspiration 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 26.5. 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 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 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.5.

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 26.5. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Anivia?

The best Caitlyn build against Anivia includes The Collector, Rapid Firecannon, Lord Dominik's Regards 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 Anivia?

The best Caitlyn runes against Anivia use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% 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 26.5 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.