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

Caitlynvs Sylas

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

Caitlyn vs Sylas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Caitlyn wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Sylas 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 Sylas 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 - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
55.6% WR
VS
Sylas vs Caitlyn matchup - 44.4% win rate
Sylas
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Sylas Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Sylas matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 9
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
7.0
CS / min
5.1
1,033
DMG / min
890
12,043
Gold / game
10,690
145
Heal / min
256
338
DMG Mitigated / min
797
0.5
CC / min
0.8
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Caitlyn vs Sylas Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Sylas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Sylas's 44.4%, giving Caitlyn a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Caitlyn dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Sylas players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sylas leads by 569 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn players can confidently pick into Sylas and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Sylas 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 Sylas Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Sylas in League of Legends

Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Sylas, 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
7.0Caitlyn
5.1Sylas
Caitlyn significantly out-farms Sylas by 1.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 29 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Caitlyn a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Sylas players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,033Caitlyn
890Sylas
Caitlyn heavily out-damages Sylas by 143 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Sylas 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
12,043Caitlyn
10,690Sylas
Caitlyn generates a commanding 1,353 more gold per game than Sylas. This substantial economic advantage means Caitlyn consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Sylas should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Caitlyn
0.8Sylas
Both Caitlyn and Sylas provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
483Caitlyn
1,053Sylas
Sylas vastly out-sustains Caitlyn, healing and mitigating 569 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sylas 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 Sylas

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn50.0%
Sylas early game win rateSylas50.0%
Late Game
Caitlyn
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn60.0%
Sylas late game win rateSylas40.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Caitlyn and Sylas, with Caitlyn holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

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

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

Best Caitlyn Runes Against Sylas

Inspiration rune tree - Caitlyn primary runes vs SylasInspiration
First Strike - best Caitlyn rune vs SylasMagical Footwear - best Caitlyn rune vs SylasBiscuit Delivery - best Caitlyn rune vs SylasCosmic Insight - best Caitlyn rune vs Sylas
Sorcery rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs SylasSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Caitlyn rune vs SylasGathering Storm - best Caitlyn rune vs Sylas
60.0% WR

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


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 Sylas - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Sylas in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Sylas matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Sylas's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Caitlyn do against Sylas in the early game?

In the early game, Caitlyn has the advantage against Sylas with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Sylas in the late game?

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

Who wins the Caitlyn vs Sylas matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Sylas with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Sylas?

The best Caitlyn build against Sylas includes Hubris, Mortal Reminder, Infinity Edge 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 Sylas?

The best Caitlyn runes against Sylas use the Inspiration primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Caitlyn vs Sylas matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Caitlyn counter Sylas?

Yes, Caitlyn has a favorable matchup against Sylas with a 55.6% win rate. Caitlyn strongly counters Sylas in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Caitlyn against Sylas?

When playing Caitlyn against Sylas, 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.