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

Caitlynvs Syndra

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

Caitlyn vs Syndra is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.5. Caitlyn wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Syndra based on 9 games. Caitlyn wins the early laning phase while Syndra scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Caitlyn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Caitlyn vs Syndra 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.

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Syndra - 55.6% win rateSyndra(55.6%)
Caitlyn - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
55.6% WR
VS
Syndra vs Caitlyn matchup - 44.4% win rate
Syndra
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Syndra Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Syndra matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 9
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
6.4
CS / min
6.5
838
DMG / min
1,055
15,529
Gold / game
16,390
164
Heal / min
85
346
DMG Mitigated / min
311
0.8
CC / min
1.6
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Caitlyn vs Syndra Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Syndra 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 Syndra's 44.4%, giving Caitlyn a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Caitlyn controls the early laning stage, but Syndra outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Caitlyn needs to press advantages before Syndra reaches their power spikes, while Syndra should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Syndra leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn players can confidently pick into Syndra and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Syndra 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 Syndra Laning Phase Breakdown

Syndra wins the laning phase against Caitlyn in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Caitlyn
6.5Syndra
Caitlyn and Syndra farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
838Caitlyn
1,055Syndra
Syndra heavily out-damages Caitlyn by 217 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Caitlyn should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Syndra's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
15,529Caitlyn
16,390Syndra
Syndra generates a commanding 861 more gold per game than Caitlyn. This substantial economic advantage means Syndra consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Caitlyn should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Caitlyn
1.6Syndra
Syndra provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Caitlyn, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Syndra coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
510Caitlyn
395Syndra
Caitlyn heals and mitigates 115 more damage per minute than Syndra, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Caitlyn to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Syndra.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn100.0%
Syndra early game win rateSyndra0.0%
Late Game
Syndra
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn42.9%
Syndra late game win rateSyndra57.1%

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

Syndra is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Caitlyn. Extended games heavily favor Syndra, 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 Syndra reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Syndra 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 Syndra

Precision rune tree - Caitlyn primary runes vs SyndraPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Caitlyn rune vs SyndraPresence of Mind - best Caitlyn rune vs SyndraLegend: Bloodline - best Caitlyn rune vs SyndraCoup de Grace - best Caitlyn rune vs Syndra
Sorcery rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs SyndraSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Caitlyn rune vs SyndraGathering Storm - best Caitlyn rune vs Syndra
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Caitlyn to press their advantage against Syndra, 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 Syndra - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Syndra in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Syndra matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Syndra's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.5.

How does Caitlyn do against Syndra in the early game?

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

In the late game, Syndra takes over the Caitlyn vs Syndra matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Syndra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Caitlyn vs Syndra matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Syndra with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.5. 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 Syndra?

The best Caitlyn build against Syndra includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Caitlyn runes against Syndra?

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

Does Caitlyn counter Syndra?

Yes, Caitlyn has a favorable matchup against Syndra with a 55.6% win rate. Caitlyn strongly counters Syndra in lane based on current patch 26.5 data.

How do I play Caitlyn against Syndra?

When playing Caitlyn against Syndra, 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.