Caitlyn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
9.5%

Caitlynvs Qiyana

CMarksman
Patch26.10
Matches595,409
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Caitlyn vs Qiyana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Qiyana wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Caitlyn based on 5 games. Caitlyn wins the early laning phase while Qiyana scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Caitlyn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Caitlyn vs Qiyana 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
Qiyana - 40.0% win rateQiyana(40.0%)
Caitlyn - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
40.0% WR
VS
Qiyana vs Caitlyn matchup - 60.0% win rate
Qiyana
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Qiyana Matchup?

Qiyana wins the Caitlyn vs Qiyana matchup
Winner
Qiyana
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.3
CS / min
5.3
994
DMG / min
917
15,702
Gold / game
15,659
177
Heal / min
147
395
DMG Mitigated / min
462
0.7
CC / min
0.6
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Caitlyn vs Qiyana Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Qiyana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Qiyana wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 40.0%, giving Qiyana a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Caitlyn controls the early laning stage, but Qiyana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Caitlyn needs to press advantages before Qiyana reaches their power spikes, while Qiyana should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Caitlyn leads by 1.0 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Qiyana 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 Qiyana 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 Qiyana Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Qiyana in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.3Caitlyn
5.3Qiyana
Caitlyn significantly out-farms Qiyana by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Caitlyn a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Qiyana players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
994Caitlyn
917Qiyana
Caitlyn deals 76 more champion damage per minute than Qiyana. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Qiyana choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Caitlyn's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
15,702Caitlyn
15,659Qiyana
Caitlyn and Qiyana generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 44 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.7Caitlyn
0.6Qiyana
Both Caitlyn and Qiyana provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
572Caitlyn
609Qiyana
Caitlyn and Qiyana have comparable sustain profiles, with only 37 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Caitlyn Build Against Qiyana

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn0.0%
Qiyana early game win rateQiyana0.0%
Late Game
Qiyana
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn40.0%
Qiyana late game win rateQiyana60.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Caitlyn and Qiyana, with Caitlyn holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Qiyana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Caitlyn. Extended games heavily favor Qiyana, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Caitlyn has the edge early, but Qiyana 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 Qiyana

Precision rune tree - Caitlyn primary runes vs QiyanaPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Caitlyn rune vs QiyanaPresence of Mind - best Caitlyn rune vs QiyanaLegend: Bloodline - best Caitlyn rune vs QiyanaCoup de Grace - best Caitlyn rune vs Qiyana
Sorcery rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs QiyanaSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Caitlyn rune vs QiyanaGathering Storm - best Caitlyn rune vs Qiyana
50.0% WR

The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Caitlyn the best tools to compete against Qiyana 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
46.22%1,4956.992113,37946.7%45.9%
49.35%1,1516.885412,87748.3%50.2%
47.82%9167.086913,28949.3%46.6%
48.08%9136.683413,26249.6%47.1%
45.55%8766.884013,01343.4%47.1%
53.01%6816.988713,33350.9%54.6%
52.17%3916.890513,29155.8%49.6%
52.55%3737.090413,39852.1%52.9%
52.60%2896.784313,13456.9%49.1%
49.26%2726.987412,77149.3%49.3%
53.33%2706.990613,42349.1%56.6%
53.18%2676.889113,29756.0%51.0%
55.14%2436.788512,88550.0%59.7%
53.65%2336.885813,30849.1%57.7%
48.07%2336.889213,33445.0%50.4%
51.15%2177.082012,81051.0%51.3%
56.35%1977.088813,14759.8%53.0%
47.25%1827.184813,39448.8%46.0%
47.40%1737.187412,86354.4%41.5%
45.34%1616.982813,51147.7%43.8%
53.66%1237.091213,01548.3%58.5%
43.81%1057.077512,93841.5%45.3%
44.94%896.680213,46353.1%40.4%
50.00%807.085112,74058.1%40.5%
40.79%766.889814,08240.7%40.8%
45.33%756.881913,45141.4%47.8%
46.67%756.494013,80138.9%53.9%
47.22%726.382912,12035.5%56.1%
56.92%656.476212,82150.0%63.6%
50.88%577.088113,42046.7%55.6%
47.06%517.178313,96545.0%48.4%
56.52%466.895813,80947.1%62.1%
30.43%466.681813,63618.8%36.7%
42.86%426.572812,18437.5%46.1%
43.59%396.996813,45425.0%56.5%
58.82%346.778012,68753.9%61.9%
42.42%336.979212,75438.5%45.0%
58.06%317.384711,39162.5%42.9%
42.86%286.677012,65036.4%47.1%
44.44%276.41,08112,41116.7%66.7%
31.82%227.51,04716,6230.0%36.8%
40.00%207.097814,4740.0%53.3%
47.06%177.087912,50250.0%44.4%
56.25%167.072314,08320.0%72.7%
66.67%156.484815,22666.7%66.7%
64.29%147.299213,14866.7%60.0%
61.54%136.781211,35655.6%75.0%
58.33%126.888514,47740.0%71.4%
45.45%117.379113,99525.0%57.1%
60.00%106.71,18516,36650.0%62.5%
30.00%106.370212,77775.0%0.0%
80.00%106.91,24714,39480.0%80.0%
60.00%106.992913,10780.0%40.0%
55.56%96.381812,66966.7%50.0%
11.11%96.484011,4150.0%20.0%
50.00%85.81,10511,63150.0%50.0%
62.50%86.893315,68166.7%60.0%
57.14%77.091915,548100.0%40.0%
42.86%76.861912,4030.0%50.0%
14.29%76.81,1519,72225.0%0.0%
57.14%76.984015,90766.7%50.0%
42.86%76.184211,74150.0%33.3%
33.33%67.062911,27450.0%0.0%
66.67%65.283514,6140.0%100.0%
50.00%67.077010,42250.0%50.0%
50.00%66.881411,67175.0%0.0%
20.00%57.482710,35825.0%0.0%
40.00%56.399415,7020.0%40.0%
20.00%55.36699,19725.0%0.0%
20.00%56.16939,28325.0%0.0%
60.00%56.577212,42366.7%50.0%
60.00%55.771612,662100.0%0.0%
40.00%56.680612,4810.0%66.7%
60.00%56.81,01813,439100.0%33.3%
60.00%56.71,21218,5710.0%60.0%

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Caitlyn vs Qiyana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Qiyana in League of Legends?

Qiyana wins the Caitlyn vs Qiyana matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Caitlyn do against Qiyana in the early game?

In the early game, Caitlyn has the advantage against Qiyana with a 0.0% 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 Qiyana in the late game?

In the late game, Qiyana takes over the Caitlyn vs Qiyana matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Qiyana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Caitlyn vs Qiyana matchup?

Qiyana wins the matchup against Caitlyn with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Qiyana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Qiyana?

The best Caitlyn build against Qiyana includes The Collector, Rapid Firecannon, 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 Qiyana?

The best Caitlyn runes against Qiyana use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Caitlyn vs Qiyana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Caitlyn counter Qiyana?

No, Caitlyn struggles against Qiyana with only a 40.0% win rate. Qiyana has the advantage in this matchup. Caitlyn players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Qiyana's lead.

How do I play Caitlyn against Qiyana?

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