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

Caitlynvs Sion

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

Caitlyn vs Sion is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Sion wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Caitlyn based on 6 games. Sion 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 Sion 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 - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
33.3% WR
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Sion vs Caitlyn matchup - 66.7% win rate
Sion
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Sion Matchup?

Sion wins the Caitlyn vs Sion matchup
Winner
Sion
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
5.7
CS / min
6.5
1,382
DMG / min
789
14,174
Gold / game
14,555
183
Heal / min
440
520
DMG Mitigated / min
2,245
0.7
CC / min
1.5
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
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 6 recent matches analyzed, Sion wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 33.3%, giving Sion a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sion controls the early laning stage, but Caitlyn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sion 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 Sion leads by 1,982 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sion 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 Sion 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 Sion Laning Phase Breakdown

Sion wins the laning phase against Caitlyn in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.7Caitlyn
6.5Sion
Sion edges out Caitlyn by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 12 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Sion.
Damage
1,382Caitlyn
789Sion
Caitlyn heavily out-damages Sion by 594 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
14,174Caitlyn
14,555Sion
Sion earns 381 more gold per game than Caitlyn, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Sion slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.7Caitlyn
1.5Sion
Sion brings significantly more crowd control than Caitlyn, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Sion far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Caitlyn should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
703Caitlyn
2,685Sion
Sion vastly out-sustains Caitlyn, healing and mitigating 1,982 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.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sion
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn0.0%
Sion early game win rateSion100.0%
Late Game
Caitlyn
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn50.0%
Sion late game win rateSion50.0%

Sion 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 Sion 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.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Sion 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 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
66.7% WR

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


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 Sion - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Sion in League of Legends?

Sion wins the Caitlyn vs Sion 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 26.14.

How does Caitlyn do against Sion in the early game?

In the early game, Sion has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Sion 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?

Sion wins the matchup against Caitlyn with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Sion is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Sion?

The best Caitlyn build against Sion includes optimized core items. 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 66.7% win rate in the Caitlyn vs Sion matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Caitlyn counter Sion?

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

How do I play Caitlyn against Sion?

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