Caitlyn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.1%
Pick Rate
10.2%

Caitlynvs Sett

DMarksman
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Caitlyn vs Sett is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Caitlyn wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Sett based on 6 games. Caitlyn wins the early laning phase while Sett scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Caitlyn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Caitlyn vs Sett matchup.

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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.

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Caitlyn - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
50.0% WR
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Sett vs Caitlyn matchup - 50.0% win rate
Sett
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Sett Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Sett matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.2
CS / min
5.4
929
DMG / min
843
10,726
Gold / game
10,713
116
Heal / min
236
321
DMG Mitigated / min
1,277
0.8
CC / min
0.9
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Caitlyn vs Sett Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Sett matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Sett's 50.0%, giving Caitlyn a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Caitlyn controls the early laning stage, but Sett outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Caitlyn needs to press advantages before Sett reaches their power spikes, while Sett should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sett leads by 1,076 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Sett's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Caitlyn vs Sett Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Sett in League of Legends

Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Sett, 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
6.2Caitlyn
5.4Sett
Caitlyn significantly out-farms Sett by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Caitlyn a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Sett players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
929Caitlyn
843Sett
Caitlyn heavily out-damages Sett by 85 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Sett should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Caitlyn's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,726Caitlyn
10,713Sett
Caitlyn and Sett generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 13 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.8Caitlyn
0.9Sett
Both Caitlyn and Sett 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
437Caitlyn
1,513Sett
Sett vastly out-sustains Caitlyn, healing and mitigating 1,076 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sett 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 Sett

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Sett, providing the mobility and stats Caitlyn needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Caitlyn against Sett are Hubris, 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 Sett matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn100.0%
Sett early game win rateSett0.0%
Late Game
Sett
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn25.0%
Sett late game win rateSett75.0%

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

Sett is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Caitlyn. Extended games heavily favor Sett, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Caitlyn must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Sett reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Sett 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 Sett

Precision rune tree - Caitlyn primary runes vs SettPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Caitlyn rune vs SettPresence of Mind - best Caitlyn rune vs SettLegend: Bloodline - best Caitlyn rune vs SettCoup de Grace - best Caitlyn rune vs Sett
Sorcery rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs SettSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Caitlyn rune vs SettGathering Storm - best Caitlyn rune vs Sett
66.7% WR

The Precision primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Caitlyn maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Sett.


Caitlyn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.21%1,1996.583212,79950.4%45.1%
45.58%9616.686113,23038.9%49.4%
53.57%7716.787812,73852.1%54.7%
52.57%6436.785312,97849.2%54.9%
51.16%6026.887813,11551.9%50.7%
52.78%4136.686612,83752.6%52.9%
58.74%4127.093213,09054.4%62.3%
50.87%3446.991412,92752.2%49.7%
46.58%3076.790513,25851.2%43.4%
50.35%2886.887313,68650.5%50.3%
44.80%2796.485313,25150.0%41.7%
41.67%2526.777012,40328.7%49.4%
51.19%2526.690513,02652.0%50.6%
44.35%2306.887112,44039.6%48.7%
50.70%2156.680712,68552.4%49.6%
51.17%2136.685212,84057.0%47.8%
50.00%1906.987013,40042.6%54.1%
52.75%1826.886412,41347.5%56.9%
43.26%1786.685412,79941.3%44.4%
56.18%1786.889013,02447.4%62.8%
47.53%1626.780312,26434.3%56.8%
52.11%1426.885813,35049.1%54.0%
49.14%1167.186312,59356.6%42.9%
50.00%906.790313,73050.0%50.0%
51.14%886.986813,39551.6%50.9%
43.68%876.786913,54644.4%43.3%
31.76%856.575611,75722.2%38.8%
48.10%796.495812,83351.9%46.1%
50.00%786.484712,01939.4%57.8%
42.11%766.677213,76520.0%47.5%
45.45%666.579412,15152.0%41.5%
44.64%566.586612,66752.0%38.7%
43.75%487.276812,18352.6%37.9%
57.45%476.994414,12555.0%59.3%
42.55%476.467211,40528.6%53.9%
38.10%427.079012,64630.8%41.4%
34.48%296.386112,19438.5%31.3%
52.00%255.977812,14355.6%50.0%
56.00%256.891413,26642.9%61.1%
47.83%236.785011,59957.1%43.8%
57.14%216.386314,03150.0%60.0%
42.86%216.975514,37766.7%33.3%
35.00%205.91,07813,94125.0%41.7%
33.33%185.367210,09930.0%37.5%
29.41%176.484113,8780.0%41.7%
40.00%156.078711,20040.0%40.0%
35.71%147.196316,3440.0%41.7%
46.15%136.593910,80342.9%50.0%
30.77%136.286615,14833.3%30.0%
58.33%126.974811,87080.0%42.9%
63.64%116.081412,54150.0%71.4%
55.56%97.01,03312,04350.0%60.0%
66.67%97.31,05116,451100.0%62.5%
44.44%96.51,03113,70925.0%60.0%
75.00%87.21,07515,19666.7%80.0%
25.00%85.567412,3070.0%33.3%
50.00%86.070411,01333.3%60.0%
75.00%87.062212,89366.7%80.0%
42.86%76.580913,91333.3%50.0%
14.29%76.184011,9200.0%20.0%
50.00%66.292910,726100.0%25.0%
33.33%65.71,38214,1740.0%50.0%
16.67%65.679314,3110.0%25.0%
83.33%65.91,20614,810100.0%75.0%
100.00%66.41,02515,942100.0%100.0%
20.00%56.264913,7490.0%20.0%
60.00%57.282211,92633.3%100.0%
60.00%56.31,18417,823100.0%50.0%
20.00%56.173210,1710.0%50.0%

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Caitlyn vs Sett - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Sett in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Sett matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Sett's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Caitlyn do against Sett in the early game?

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

In the late game, Sett takes over the Caitlyn vs Sett matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Sett scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Caitlyn vs Sett matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Sett with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Sett?

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

What are the best Caitlyn runes against Sett?

The best Caitlyn runes against Sett use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Caitlyn vs Sett matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Caitlyn counter Sett?

Yes, Caitlyn has a favorable matchup against Sett with a 50.0% win rate. Caitlyn slightly edges out Sett in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Caitlyn against Sett?

When playing Caitlyn against Sett, 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.