Caitlyn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
9.7%

Caitlynvs Pantheon

BMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Caitlyn vs Pantheon is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Caitlyn wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Pantheon based on 7 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 Pantheon 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
Pantheon - 57.1% win ratePantheon(57.1%)
Caitlyn - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
57.1% WR
VS
Pantheon vs Caitlyn matchup - 42.9% win rate
Pantheon
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Pantheon Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Pantheon matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 7
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
5.6
CS / min
4.3
930
DMG / min
917
14,839
Gold / game
14,113
138
Heal / min
161
481
DMG Mitigated / min
869
0.7
CC / min
0.8
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Caitlyn vs Pantheon Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Pantheon matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Pantheon's 42.9%, giving Caitlyn a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Caitlyn dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Pantheon players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Pantheon leads by 410 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn players can confidently pick into Pantheon and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Pantheon 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 Pantheon Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Pantheon in League of Legends

Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Pantheon, 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
5.6Caitlyn
4.3Pantheon
Caitlyn significantly out-farms Pantheon by 1.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 20 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Caitlyn a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Pantheon players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
930Caitlyn
917Pantheon
Damage output is virtually even between Caitlyn and Pantheon, with only 13 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
14,839Caitlyn
14,113Pantheon
Caitlyn earns 726 more gold per game than Pantheon, 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
0.7Caitlyn
0.8Pantheon
Both Caitlyn and Pantheon provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
619Caitlyn
1,029Pantheon
Pantheon vastly out-sustains Caitlyn, healing and mitigating 410 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Pantheon 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 Pantheon

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn100.0%
Pantheon early game win ratePantheon0.0%
Late Game
Caitlyn
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn50.0%
Pantheon late game win ratePantheon50.0%

Caitlyn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Pantheon. This lopsided early game means Caitlyn 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 Pantheon. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best Caitlyn Runes Against Pantheon

Precision rune tree - Caitlyn primary runes vs PantheonPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Caitlyn rune vs PantheonPresence of Mind - best Caitlyn rune vs PantheonLegend: Bloodline - best Caitlyn rune vs PantheonCoup de Grace - best Caitlyn rune vs Pantheon
Sorcery rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs PantheonSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Caitlyn rune vs PantheonGathering Storm - best Caitlyn rune vs Pantheon
100.0% WR

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


Caitlyn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.73%9736.886513,53646.7%44.9%
48.82%9326.584313,59048.6%49.0%
47.40%9226.990113,70150.4%44.9%
49.30%8626.886513,57846.6%51.6%
51.32%6067.091314,01145.8%55.2%
47.38%5346.992414,03644.0%49.5%
53.26%4457.091513,81458.1%48.7%
50.98%3576.890813,79754.7%48.0%
51.32%3047.095214,38752.5%50.3%
50.36%2746.583913,33261.9%41.7%
50.74%2727.188013,59358.3%44.1%
50.74%2706.887513,54455.5%45.9%
51.20%2506.794114,16350.0%52.1%
50.23%2156.986313,87258.7%43.9%
53.27%2146.986513,48050.9%55.6%
50.00%2086.785113,79840.2%57.0%
49.74%1936.989913,84755.8%44.9%
46.45%1557.091713,59252.1%41.7%
53.52%1426.894613,99059.1%48.7%
35.38%1306.887713,93229.7%40.9%
46.15%1177.287913,46741.1%50.8%
51.30%1157.073713,55352.2%50.7%
43.27%1046.669112,70335.4%50.0%
49.50%1016.690214,14630.6%60.0%
55.10%986.81,01114,44261.7%49.0%
58.51%946.693013,61853.9%61.8%
46.51%866.577913,06645.5%47.6%
43.04%796.982313,12950.0%37.2%
46.97%666.994014,41943.8%50.0%
57.14%636.690813,80860.7%54.3%
58.82%516.378013,67950.0%65.5%
38.10%426.982013,52525.0%46.1%
55.00%406.992314,20058.8%52.2%
44.74%387.083913,37638.9%50.0%
40.54%377.093914,45138.9%42.1%
55.56%277.01,05012,23250.0%61.5%
37.04%276.266012,04033.3%38.9%
54.55%226.990214,74150.0%56.3%
47.37%196.988916,497100.0%44.4%
37.50%167.277612,80922.2%57.1%
31.25%166.01,07912,54930.0%33.3%
43.75%166.481311,70344.4%42.9%
20.00%156.561610,02822.2%16.7%
21.43%146.81,01012,80233.3%12.5%
23.08%137.385713,79916.7%28.6%
25.00%126.891713,36625.0%25.0%
27.27%116.291614,49750.0%14.3%
45.45%116.51,06614,58540.0%50.0%
44.44%96.497514,14740.0%50.0%
33.33%97.364910,55350.0%0.0%
37.50%84.769212,62066.7%20.0%
42.86%76.51,05713,17025.0%66.7%
57.14%75.693014,839100.0%50.0%
85.71%76.11,51922,231100.0%83.3%
14.29%76.576212,2650.0%50.0%
71.43%77.163710,11766.7%100.0%
14.29%77.369712,5680.0%25.0%
71.43%76.61,04513,084100.0%50.0%
33.33%66.382810,94066.7%0.0%
50.00%66.11,10211,67033.3%66.7%
50.00%66.066211,196100.0%0.0%
66.67%65.588714,166100.0%60.0%
0.00%66.36549,5640.0%0.0%
16.67%66.772010,9360.0%50.0%
50.00%64.391412,5060.0%100.0%
83.33%67.077210,98666.7%100.0%
100.00%57.190216,830100.0%100.0%
60.00%56.594212,72166.7%50.0%
20.00%56.567011,05625.0%0.0%
40.00%56.765111,1660.0%66.7%
40.00%56.198112,38650.0%33.3%

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Caitlyn vs Pantheon - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Pantheon in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Pantheon matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Pantheon's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Caitlyn do against Pantheon in the early game?

In the early game, Caitlyn has the advantage against Pantheon 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 Pantheon in the late game?

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

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Pantheon with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Pantheon?

The best Caitlyn build against Pantheon includes The Collector, Rapid Firecannon, Infinity Edge with Berserker's 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 Pantheon?

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

Does Caitlyn counter Pantheon?

Yes, Caitlyn has a favorable matchup against Pantheon with a 57.1% win rate. Caitlyn strongly counters Pantheon in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Caitlyn against Pantheon?

When playing Caitlyn against Pantheon, 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.