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

Caitlynvs Aurelion Sol

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

Caitlyn vs Aurelion Sol is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.5. Caitlyn wins with a 55.3% win rate (+10.5%) over Aurelion Sol based on 38 games. Aurelion Sol 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 Aurelion Sol 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
Aurelion Sol - 55.3% win rateAurelion Sol(55.3%)
Caitlyn - 55.3% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
55.3% WR
VS
Aurelion Sol vs Caitlyn matchup - 44.7% win rate
Aurelion Sol
44.7% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Aurelion Sol Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Aurelion Sol matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 38
55.3%
Win Rate
44.7%
7.2
CS / min
6.8
924
DMG / min
922
15,113
Gold / game
14,148
185
Heal / min
106
386
DMG Mitigated / min
405
0.6
CC / min
0.9
46.1%
Early Game WR
53.9%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Caitlyn vs Aurelion Sol Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Aurelion Sol matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 38 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 55.3% win rate compared to Aurelion Sol's 44.7%, giving Caitlyn a 10.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Aurelion Sol controls the early laning stage, but Caitlyn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Aurelion Sol 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 Aurelion Sol leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn players can confidently pick into Aurelion Sol and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Aurelion Sol 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 Aurelion Sol Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Aurelion Sol in League of Legends

Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Aurelion Sol, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Caitlyn holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.2Caitlyn
6.8Aurelion Sol
Caitlyn edges out Aurelion Sol by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Caitlyn.
Damage
924Caitlyn
922Aurelion Sol
Damage output is virtually even between Caitlyn and Aurelion Sol, with only 2 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
15,113Caitlyn
14,148Aurelion Sol
Caitlyn generates a commanding 965 more gold per game than Aurelion Sol. This substantial economic advantage means Caitlyn consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Aurelion Sol should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Caitlyn
0.9Aurelion Sol
Both Caitlyn and Aurelion Sol provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
571Caitlyn
511Aurelion Sol
Caitlyn heals and mitigates 60 more damage per minute than Aurelion Sol, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Caitlyn to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Aurelion Sol.

Best Caitlyn Build Against Aurelion Sol

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aurelion Sol
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn46.1%
Aurelion Sol early game win rateAurelion Sol53.9%
Late Game
Caitlyn
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn60.0%
Aurelion Sol late game win rateAurelion Sol40.0%

Aurelion Sol dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.9% win rate — a 7.7 percentage point lead over Caitlyn. This lopsided early game means Aurelion Sol 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 Aurelion Sol. 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: Aurelion Sol 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 Aurelion Sol

Inspiration rune tree - Caitlyn primary runes vs Aurelion SolInspiration
First Strike - best Caitlyn rune vs Aurelion SolMagical Footwear - best Caitlyn rune vs Aurelion SolBiscuit Delivery - best Caitlyn rune vs Aurelion SolCosmic Insight - best Caitlyn rune vs Aurelion Sol
Sorcery rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs Aurelion SolSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Caitlyn rune vs Aurelion SolGathering Storm - best Caitlyn rune vs Aurelion Sol
57.1% WR

Running Inspiration primary with Sorcery secondary allows Caitlyn to press their advantage against Aurelion Sol, 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 Aurelion Sol - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Aurelion Sol in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Aurelion Sol matchup with a 55.3% win rate compared to Aurelion Sol's 44.7%, a 10.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 38 recent ranked games in patch 26.5.

How does Caitlyn do against Aurelion Sol in the early game?

In the early game, Aurelion Sol has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 53.9% win rate versus 46.1%. Aurelion Sol players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Caitlyn do against Aurelion Sol in the late game?

In the late game, Caitlyn takes over the Caitlyn vs Aurelion Sol 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 Aurelion Sol matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Aurelion Sol with a 55.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.5. The 10.5 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 38 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Aurelion Sol?

The best Caitlyn build against Aurelion Sol includes The Collector, Bloodthirster, 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 Aurelion Sol?

The best Caitlyn runes against Aurelion Sol use the Inspiration primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.1% win rate in the Caitlyn vs Aurelion Sol matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Caitlyn counter Aurelion Sol?

Yes, Caitlyn has a favorable matchup against Aurelion Sol with a 55.3% win rate. Caitlyn strongly counters Aurelion Sol in lane based on current patch 26.5 data.

How do I play Caitlyn against Aurelion Sol?

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