Caitlyn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
8.9%

Caitlynvs Annie

DMarksman
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Caitlyn vs Annie is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Caitlyn wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Annie 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 Annie 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
Annie - 66.7% win rateAnnie(66.7%)
Caitlyn - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
66.7% WR
VS
Annie vs Caitlyn matchup - 33.3% win rate
Annie
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Annie Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Annie matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
5.6
CS / min
5.1
593
DMG / min
783
13,123
Gold / game
12,620
141
Heal / min
64
321
DMG Mitigated / min
458
0.5
CC / min
1.0
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Caitlyn vs Annie Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Annie matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Annie's 33.3%, giving Caitlyn a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Caitlyn dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Annie 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 Annie leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn players can confidently pick into Annie and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Annie 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 Annie Laning Phase Breakdown

Annie wins the laning phase against Caitlyn in League of Legends

Annie is favored during the laning phase against Caitlyn, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Annie holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.6Caitlyn
5.1Annie
Caitlyn edges out Annie by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Caitlyn.
Damage
593Caitlyn
783Annie
Annie heavily out-damages Caitlyn by 190 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Caitlyn should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Annie's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,123Caitlyn
12,620Annie
Caitlyn earns 503 more gold per game than Annie, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Caitlyn slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.5Caitlyn
1.0Annie
Annie provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Caitlyn, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Annie coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
462Caitlyn
522Annie
Annie heals and mitigates 60 more damage per minute than Caitlyn, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Annie 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 Annie

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Annie, providing the mobility and stats Caitlyn needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Caitlyn against Annie are The Collector, Blade of The Ruined King and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Caitlyn an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Caitlyn vs Annie matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn100.0%
Annie early game win rateAnnie0.0%
Late Game
Caitlyn
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn60.0%
Annie late game win rateAnnie40.0%

Caitlyn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Annie. This lopsided early game means Caitlyn 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 Annie. 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. Annie players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Caitlyn Runes Against Annie

Precision rune tree - Caitlyn primary runes vs AnniePrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Caitlyn rune vs AnniePresence of Mind - best Caitlyn rune vs AnnieLegend: Bloodline - best Caitlyn rune vs AnnieCoup de Grace - best Caitlyn rune vs Annie
Sorcery rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs AnnieSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Caitlyn rune vs AnnieGathering Storm - best Caitlyn rune vs Annie
100.0% WR

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


Caitlyn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.64%9776.883613,13550.8%48.7%
47.64%7647.290013,71544.5%49.8%
52.40%7296.985213,30450.5%53.8%
48.28%7276.685513,25447.2%49.1%
47.89%6647.086113,47446.2%49.3%
51.93%6497.085013,20247.7%55.3%
51.99%4526.890913,52858.5%46.8%
49.76%4187.091214,02045.9%52.4%
49.61%2546.788513,43150.0%49.3%
49.59%2466.789013,50851.0%48.6%
48.23%2266.784813,98051.7%46.0%
56.13%2126.792113,67850.0%61.2%
49.01%2027.082812,88848.9%49.1%
47.89%1907.387214,06351.9%45.0%
47.34%1886.985513,40539.0%53.1%
54.05%1857.089413,18057.8%50.5%
45.65%1847.086813,58842.6%47.4%
50.86%1757.088013,13454.5%47.1%
55.95%1687.088713,24857.3%54.8%
46.97%1327.188713,11847.5%46.6%
63.89%1087.31,01514,65266.0%62.3%
54.29%1056.874813,20751.2%56.3%
50.63%796.690513,18142.4%56.5%
45.95%746.996013,71558.8%35.0%
60.56%717.298113,69650.0%69.2%
46.38%696.984112,96255.2%40.0%
49.25%676.982113,78660.0%42.9%
33.85%656.981312,96227.8%41.4%
51.67%607.477313,99557.1%48.7%
40.00%556.578312,29938.1%41.2%
42.00%507.173912,68536.4%46.4%
68.75%486.893914,51273.3%66.7%
40.43%477.186813,45347.4%35.7%
39.47%386.869212,02850.0%25.0%
36.11%366.799614,44758.3%25.0%
41.38%297.476212,96237.5%46.1%
51.72%297.091414,16455.6%50.0%
46.43%287.377313,83150.0%44.4%
45.00%207.172512,06960.0%30.0%
17.65%177.062512,52337.5%0.0%
20.00%157.578113,67916.7%22.2%
20.00%156.384313,16720.0%20.0%
64.29%147.01,04115,91980.0%55.6%
78.57%146.874911,67388.9%60.0%
61.54%136.587212,43825.0%77.8%
45.45%116.71,06214,88450.0%42.9%
45.45%116.881712,32016.7%80.0%
72.73%116.492312,23366.7%80.0%
60.00%107.795914,41966.7%50.0%
50.00%86.050210,51940.0%66.7%
42.86%76.888414,769100.0%33.3%
57.14%74.065710,90350.0%60.0%
42.86%75.883811,04433.3%50.0%
57.14%76.283812,61833.3%75.0%
50.00%67.093213,24333.3%66.7%
16.67%67.886312,09850.0%0.0%
66.67%65.659313,123100.0%60.0%
66.67%67.81,13913,94766.7%66.7%
40.00%57.597516,59850.0%33.3%
20.00%54.599615,728100.0%0.0%
80.00%54.962710,04666.7%100.0%
20.00%55.486312,8240.0%25.0%
20.00%56.06209,74533.3%0.0%
80.00%55.285816,4290.0%80.0%
40.00%57.675612,73250.0%33.3%
40.00%57.375613,1940.0%40.0%

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Caitlyn vs Annie - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Annie in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Annie matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Annie's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Caitlyn do against Annie in the early game?

In the early game, Caitlyn has the advantage against Annie with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Annie in the late game?

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

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Annie with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Annie?

The best Caitlyn build against Annie includes The Collector, Blade of The Ruined King, Lord Dominik's Regards with Gunmetal Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Caitlyn runes against Annie?

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

Does Caitlyn counter Annie?

Yes, Caitlyn has a favorable matchup against Annie with a 66.7% win rate. Caitlyn strongly counters Annie in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Caitlyn against Annie?

When playing Caitlyn against Annie, 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.