Caitlyn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
9.8%

Caitlynvs Sion

CMarksman
Patch26.5
Matches469,660
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 16, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Caitlyn vs Sion is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.5. Caitlyn wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Sion based on 9 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 Sion 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
Sion - 66.7% win rateSion(66.7%)
Caitlyn - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
66.7% WR
VS
Sion vs Caitlyn matchup - 33.3% win rate
Sion
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Sion Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Sion matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 9
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
7.4
CS / min
6.5
1,289
DMG / min
814
14,406
Gold / game
13,401
192
Heal / min
315
441
DMG Mitigated / min
2,419
0.8
CC / min
1.5
80.0%
Early Game WR
20.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Caitlyn vs Sion Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Sion matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Sion's 33.3%, giving Caitlyn a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Caitlyn dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Sion players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sion leads by 2,100 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn players can confidently pick into Sion and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Sion 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 Sion Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Sion in League of Legends

Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Sion, 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
7.4Caitlyn
6.5Sion
Caitlyn significantly out-farms Sion by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Caitlyn a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Sion players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,289Caitlyn
814Sion
Caitlyn heavily out-damages Sion by 475 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Sion 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
14,406Caitlyn
13,401Sion
Caitlyn generates a commanding 1,004 more gold per game than Sion. This substantial economic advantage means Caitlyn consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Sion should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Caitlyn
1.5Sion
Sion provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Caitlyn, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Sion coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
634Caitlyn
2,733Sion
Sion vastly out-sustains Caitlyn, healing and mitigating 2,100 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sion 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 Sion

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Sion, providing the mobility and stats Caitlyn needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Caitlyn against Sion are Lord Dominik's Regards, Infinity Edge and Hexoptics C44. 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 Sion. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Caitlyn vs Sion matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn80.0%
Sion early game win rateSion20.0%
Late Game
Caitlyn
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn50.0%
Sion late game win rateSion50.0%

Caitlyn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Sion. 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 Sion. 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. Sion players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Caitlyn Runes Against Sion

Precision rune tree - Caitlyn primary runes vs SionPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Caitlyn rune vs SionPresence of Mind - best Caitlyn rune vs SionLegend: Bloodline - best Caitlyn rune vs SionCoup de Grace - best Caitlyn rune vs Sion
Sorcery rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs SionSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Caitlyn rune vs SionGathering Storm - best Caitlyn rune vs Sion
100.0% WR

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


Caitlyn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.5. 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 26.5
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.83%9686.684413,56347.0%48.5%
45.94%8496.990913,81843.6%48.0%
49.23%8406.986413,83053.6%46.1%
45.75%6126.883813,41545.5%46.0%
50.54%5607.088313,73748.0%52.6%
47.84%4857.089913,91349.3%46.8%
51.37%4387.091114,32053.8%49.6%
54.81%3436.896414,44157.1%52.9%
50.16%3176.779813,48161.3%41.1%
46.81%2826.688413,65648.8%45.3%
50.00%2707.186713,70652.6%47.4%
52.19%2516.689213,84254.8%50.0%
53.66%2466.990313,69957.1%50.4%
49.17%2407.089413,90656.1%41.9%
55.17%2327.086414,13756.0%54.6%
54.95%2027.098114,73060.5%51.2%
50.79%1906.686513,15850.0%51.8%
49.18%1836.883113,57243.8%52.7%
48.28%1166.885413,42349.0%47.8%
47.37%1146.597613,68336.6%53.4%
49.56%1137.289414,21948.0%50.8%
54.46%1126.997213,88458.2%50.9%
52.68%1126.777113,25746.0%58.1%
33.96%1066.883213,27223.3%41.3%
49.50%1016.884913,98043.2%53.1%
52.69%936.787314,64056.8%50.0%
44.94%897.21,00113,96147.5%42.9%
58.44%776.81,02915,17356.7%59.6%
64.00%756.91,00415,14276.3%51.4%
55.00%406.680314,61453.3%56.0%
51.28%396.885814,49855.6%47.6%
42.11%386.667012,69150.0%37.5%
55.26%387.292415,11346.1%60.0%
30.00%306.586813,78933.3%26.7%
60.71%286.786015,07333.3%73.7%
55.00%206.272713,06755.6%54.5%
61.11%186.086615,86150.0%70.0%
47.06%177.288414,35950.0%45.5%
42.86%147.186011,58344.4%40.0%
57.14%146.895814,53057.1%57.1%
35.71%146.51,08614,34957.1%14.3%
50.00%126.81,07815,33950.0%50.0%
60.00%106.983614,64140.0%80.0%
55.56%96.483815,529100.0%42.9%
44.44%96.588414,9100.0%57.1%
66.67%97.41,28914,40680.0%50.0%
44.44%96.569815,06366.7%33.3%
44.44%95.879711,830100.0%16.7%
55.56%96.377712,07250.0%60.0%
55.56%97.01,11515,24050.0%60.0%
50.00%87.578312,52866.7%40.0%
25.00%87.485211,26225.0%25.0%
50.00%87.71,21514,37266.7%40.0%
50.00%86.91,19213,51160.0%33.3%
75.00%86.581515,2930.0%85.7%
42.86%76.682214,9140.0%50.0%
16.67%66.99448,71820.0%0.0%
16.67%66.581714,1550.0%33.3%
0.00%66.777910,9270.0%0.0%
100.00%55.979911,313100.0%100.0%
40.00%56.285416,1660.0%40.0%
60.00%56.71,13912,50233.3%100.0%
20.00%56.875214,23850.0%0.0%
80.00%57.31,00312,345100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.765313,925100.0%33.3%

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Caitlyn vs Sion - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Sion in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Sion matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Sion's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.5.

How does Caitlyn do against Sion in the early game?

In the early game, Caitlyn has the advantage against Sion with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. 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 Sion in the late game?

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

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Sion with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.5. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Sion?

The best Caitlyn build against Sion includes Lord Dominik's Regards, Infinity Edge, Hexoptics C44 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 Sion?

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

Does Caitlyn counter Sion?

Yes, Caitlyn has a favorable matchup against Sion with a 66.7% win rate. Caitlyn strongly counters Sion in lane based on current patch 26.5 data.

How do I play Caitlyn against Sion?

When playing Caitlyn against Sion, 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.