Caitlyn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
9.6%

Caitlynvs Diana

CMarksman
Patch26.10
Matches1,120,787
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Caitlyn vs Diana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Diana wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Caitlyn based on 6 games. Diana 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 Diana 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
Diana - 33.3% win rateDiana(33.3%)
Caitlyn - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
33.3% WR
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Diana vs Caitlyn matchup - 66.7% win rate
Diana
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Diana Matchup?

Diana wins the Caitlyn vs Diana matchup
Winner
Diana
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
7.0
CS / min
5.5
808
DMG / min
882
12,721
Gold / game
10,812
198
Heal / min
132
405
DMG Mitigated / min
1,169
0.6
CC / min
0.3
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Caitlyn vs Diana Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Diana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Diana wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 33.3%, giving Diana a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Diana controls the early laning stage, but Caitlyn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Diana 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 sustain, where Diana leads by 698 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Diana 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 Diana 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 Diana Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Diana in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.0Caitlyn
5.5Diana
Caitlyn significantly out-farms Diana by 1.5 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 23 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Caitlyn a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Diana players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
808Caitlyn
882Diana
Diana deals 74 more champion damage per minute than Caitlyn. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Caitlyn choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Diana's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,721Caitlyn
10,812Diana
Caitlyn generates a commanding 1,909 more gold per game than Diana. This substantial economic advantage means Caitlyn consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Diana should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Caitlyn
0.3Diana
Caitlyn provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Diana, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Caitlyn coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
603Caitlyn
1,301Diana
Diana vastly out-sustains Caitlyn, healing and mitigating 698 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Diana 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.

Best Caitlyn Build Against Diana

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Diana, providing the mobility and stats Caitlyn needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Caitlyn against Diana are The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards and Infinity Edge. 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 Diana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Diana
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn0.0%
Diana early game win rateDiana100.0%
Late Game
Caitlyn
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn50.0%
Diana late game win rateDiana50.0%

Diana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Caitlyn. This lopsided early game means Diana can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Diana has the edge early, but Caitlyn gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Caitlyn Runes Against Diana

Domination rune tree - Caitlyn primary runes vs DianaDomination
Dark Harvest - best Caitlyn rune vs DianaCheap Shot - best Caitlyn rune vs DianaSixth Sense - best Caitlyn rune vs DianaUltimate Hunter - best Caitlyn rune vs Diana
Sorcery rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs DianaSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Caitlyn rune vs DianaGathering Storm - best Caitlyn rune vs Diana
100.0% WR

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


Caitlyn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.13%2,4416.991113,27947.2%45.4%
49.05%1,9986.885113,09148.5%49.5%
48.59%1,5996.987213,22849.9%47.5%
49.05%1,5866.583713,13051.4%47.3%
46.19%1,4966.885113,22343.4%48.1%
54.39%1,1406.988513,52251.3%56.7%
51.46%6516.889013,29556.9%47.3%
56.46%6507.091713,83655.7%57.0%
51.15%5206.786513,04051.6%50.7%
49.90%5196.683212,86952.6%47.7%
47.98%4966.888512,80250.0%46.1%
54.14%4716.989413,50449.5%57.7%
48.70%3846.989313,60749.4%48.2%
51.87%3746.789613,06154.1%49.7%
56.28%3666.989913,09357.4%55.2%
54.32%3606.783913,24949.4%58.4%
48.69%3437.081613,01048.8%48.6%
48.18%3037.086013,40849.6%47.1%
43.19%3016.981413,40741.6%44.3%
54.45%2927.192113,68360.8%49.7%
51.50%2336.992013,49644.3%57.5%
41.90%2106.977113,41937.8%44.1%
48.34%1516.789413,38642.6%53.0%
47.59%1456.681313,29543.1%50.6%
46.21%1457.187512,99646.4%46.0%
48.23%1416.883413,46249.1%47.7%
44.44%1266.486012,19839.0%49.3%
51.43%1056.678513,13248.1%54.7%
49.04%1046.986413,12657.1%39.6%
44.12%1026.678012,96035.9%49.2%
46.24%936.882413,30141.5%50.0%
43.02%866.475913,28936.7%46.4%
37.50%806.677813,39628.6%42.3%
46.88%646.574012,71036.0%53.9%
49.21%636.993213,76641.7%53.9%
47.54%617.097214,30833.3%56.8%
45.28%536.671111,54835.5%59.1%
55.77%526.41,01212,35238.5%73.1%
41.18%517.31,01114,96342.9%40.5%
36.00%507.296812,00643.8%22.2%
44.19%436.980812,59937.5%48.1%
51.72%296.890513,86844.4%55.0%
53.85%266.686412,46446.1%61.5%
68.00%257.01,05114,78370.0%66.7%
60.00%256.789613,84650.0%64.7%
42.86%216.981413,52030.0%54.5%
65.00%207.096916,17733.3%78.6%
55.00%207.268813,55342.9%61.5%
45.00%207.076511,61233.3%62.5%
43.75%166.71,01114,20457.1%33.3%
33.33%156.977212,18644.4%16.7%
42.86%146.661511,09933.3%50.0%
42.86%147.479510,09330.0%75.0%
35.71%145.888110,22042.9%28.6%
50.00%146.887113,16071.4%28.6%
53.85%137.079812,61742.9%66.7%
69.23%136.61,23616,02466.7%70.0%
53.85%136.083212,34566.7%42.9%
53.85%135.773012,21366.7%42.9%
38.46%136.487811,81225.0%44.4%
58.33%126.11,06714,8730.0%77.8%
33.33%126.367111,11357.1%0.0%
75.00%126.894212,60975.0%75.0%
41.67%126.686411,89933.3%50.0%
36.36%116.71,03416,432100.0%30.0%
45.45%116.673612,37340.0%50.0%
60.00%105.483514,26550.0%66.7%
30.00%105.676811,48833.3%25.0%
60.00%105.973111,57860.0%60.0%
44.44%96.799413,41540.0%50.0%
37.50%86.469813,08250.0%25.0%
75.00%87.11,00117,05866.7%80.0%
75.00%86.391011,12550.0%100.0%
25.00%85.875912,90625.0%25.0%
62.50%86.287715,007100.0%57.1%
75.00%85.984111,84966.7%80.0%
37.50%87.11,32711,66850.0%25.0%
50.00%86.81,02315,33450.0%50.0%
71.43%76.488213,18066.7%75.0%
0.00%73.461412,0040.0%0.0%
57.14%75.080414,0420.0%80.0%
57.14%76.092212,31866.7%50.0%
42.86%76.56739,73440.0%50.0%
50.00%66.778113,39166.7%33.3%
66.67%65.984712,668100.0%0.0%
33.33%66.51,03614,1960.0%50.0%
50.00%66.786710,38833.3%66.7%
33.33%66.56059,8770.0%66.7%
33.33%67.080812,7210.0%50.0%
40.00%56.582911,726100.0%0.0%
20.00%56.11,01817,1690.0%20.0%
60.00%55.978512,51333.3%100.0%
40.00%56.099715,174100.0%0.0%
20.00%56.782113,5120.0%33.3%
80.00%55.569013,629100.0%66.7%
60.00%56.570210,71050.0%66.7%
60.00%57.194613,5310.0%100.0%
60.00%56.886611,52266.7%50.0%
80.00%55.91,02715,9530.0%80.0%

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Caitlyn vs Diana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Diana in League of Legends?

Diana wins the Caitlyn vs Diana matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Caitlyn do against Diana in the early game?

In the early game, Diana has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Diana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Caitlyn do against Diana in the late game?

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

Diana wins the matchup against Caitlyn with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Diana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Diana?

The best Caitlyn build against Diana includes The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards, Infinity Edge with Gunmetal Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Caitlyn runes against Diana?

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

Does Caitlyn counter Diana?

No, Caitlyn struggles against Diana with only a 33.3% win rate. Diana has the advantage in this matchup. Caitlyn players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Diana's lead.

How do I play Caitlyn against Diana?

When playing Caitlyn against Diana, play cautiously and avoid Diana's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Diana in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.