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

Caitlynvs Aurelion Sol

DMarksman
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Caitlyn vs Aurelion Sol is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Aurelion Sol wins with a 59.6% win rate (+19.1%) over Caitlyn based on 47 games. Aurelion Sol 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 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 - 40.4% win rateAurelion Sol(40.4%)
Caitlyn - 40.4% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
40.4% WR
VS
Aurelion Sol vs Caitlyn matchup - 59.6% win rate
Aurelion Sol
59.6% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Aurelion Sol Matchup?

Aurelion Sol wins the Caitlyn vs Aurelion Sol matchup
Winner
Aurelion Sol
Matches: 47
40.4%
Win Rate
59.6%
7.1
CS / min
6.5
868
DMG / min
829
13,453
Gold / game
12,725
180
Heal / min
119
377
DMG Mitigated / min
355
0.6
CC / min
0.8
47.4%
Early Game WR
52.6%
35.7%
Late Game WR
64.3%

Caitlyn vs Aurelion Sol Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Aurelion Sol matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 47 recent matches analyzed, Aurelion Sol wins with a 59.6% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 40.4%, giving Aurelion Sol a 19.1 percentage point advantage. Aurelion Sol dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Caitlyn 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 Aurelion Sol leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aurelion Sol has a strong advantage in this matchup. Caitlyn players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Aurelion Sol overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. 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
7.1Caitlyn
6.5Aurelion Sol
Caitlyn edges out Aurelion Sol by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Caitlyn.
Damage
868Caitlyn
829Aurelion Sol
Caitlyn deals 39 more champion damage per minute than Aurelion Sol. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Aurelion Sol choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Caitlyn's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,453Caitlyn
12,725Aurelion Sol
Caitlyn earns 728 more gold per game than Aurelion Sol, 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
0.6Caitlyn
0.8Aurelion 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
557Caitlyn
474Aurelion Sol
Caitlyn heals and mitigates 83 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, Rapid Firecannon 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 Aurelion Sol matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aurelion Sol
52.6%
+5.3% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn47.4%
Aurelion Sol early game win rateAurelion Sol52.6%
Late Game
Aurelion Sol
64.3%
+28.6% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn35.7%
Aurelion Sol late game win rateAurelion Sol64.3%

Aurelion Sol dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.6% win rate — a 5.3 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.

Aurelion Sol is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 64.3% win rate — 28.6 points above Caitlyn. Extended games heavily favor Aurelion Sol, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Caitlyn Runes Against Aurelion Sol

Precision rune tree - Caitlyn primary runes vs Aurelion SolPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Caitlyn rune vs Aurelion SolPresence of Mind - best Caitlyn rune vs Aurelion SolLegend: Bloodline - best Caitlyn rune vs Aurelion SolCoup de Grace - 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
33.3% WR

The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Caitlyn the best tools to compete against Aurelion Sol in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Aurelion Sol - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Aurelion Sol wins the Caitlyn vs Aurelion Sol matchup with a 59.6% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 40.4%, a 19.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 47 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

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

In the early game, Aurelion Sol has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 52.6% win rate versus 47.4%. 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, Aurelion Sol takes over the Caitlyn vs Aurelion Sol matchup with a 64.3% win rate compared to 35.7%. Aurelion Sol scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Caitlyn vs Aurelion Sol matchup?

Aurelion Sol wins the matchup against Caitlyn with a 59.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 19.1 percentage point advantage means Aurelion Sol is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 47 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Aurelion Sol?

The best Caitlyn build against Aurelion Sol includes The Collector, Rapid Firecannon, 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 Aurelion Sol?

The best Caitlyn runes against Aurelion Sol use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Caitlyn vs Aurelion Sol matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Caitlyn counter Aurelion Sol?

No, Caitlyn struggles against Aurelion Sol with only a 40.4% win rate. Aurelion Sol has the advantage in this matchup. Caitlyn players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aurelion Sol's lead.

How do I play Caitlyn against Aurelion Sol?

When playing Caitlyn against Aurelion Sol, play cautiously and avoid Aurelion Sol's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Aurelion Sol has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.