Caitlyn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.4%
Pick Rate
9.5%

Caitlynvs Vayne

DMarksman
Patch26.12
Matches157,752
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Caitlyn vs Vayne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Caitlyn wins with a 55.7% win rate (+11.3%) over Vayne based on 106 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 Vayne 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.

Compare against an opponent
Caitlyn - 55.7% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
55.7% WR
VS
Vayne vs Caitlyn matchup - 44.3% win rate
Vayne
44.3% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Vayne Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Vayne matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 106
55.7%
Win Rate
44.3%
6.8
CS / min
5.9
955
DMG / min
761
13,942
Gold / game
12,751
164
Heal / min
223
403
DMG Mitigated / min
482
0.6
CC / min
0.3
56.8%
Early Game WR
43.2%
54.8%
Late Game WR
45.2%

Caitlyn vs Vayne Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Vayne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 106 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 55.7% win rate compared to Vayne's 44.3%, giving Caitlyn a 11.3 percentage point advantage. Caitlyn dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vayne players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Caitlyn leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn players can confidently pick into Vayne and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vayne 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 Vayne Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Vayne in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Caitlyn
5.9Vayne
Caitlyn significantly out-farms Vayne by 1.0 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. Vayne players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
955Caitlyn
761Vayne
Caitlyn heavily out-damages Vayne by 194 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vayne 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
13,942Caitlyn
12,751Vayne
Caitlyn generates a commanding 1,190 more gold per game than Vayne. This substantial economic advantage means Caitlyn consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vayne should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Caitlyn
0.3Vayne
Caitlyn provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Vayne, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Caitlyn coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
568Caitlyn
705Vayne
Vayne heals and mitigates 137 more damage per minute than Caitlyn, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Vayne to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Caitlyn.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
56.8%
+13.6% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn56.8%
Vayne early game win rateVayne43.2%
Late Game
Caitlyn
54.8%
+9.7% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn54.8%
Vayne late game win rateVayne45.2%

Caitlyn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.8% win rate — a 13.6 percentage point lead over Vayne. This lopsided early game means Caitlyn can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Caitlyn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.8% win rate — 9.7 points above Vayne. 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. Vayne players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Caitlyn Runes Against Vayne

Precision rune tree - Caitlyn primary runes vs VaynePrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Caitlyn rune vs VaynePresence of Mind - best Caitlyn rune vs VayneLegend: Bloodline - best Caitlyn rune vs VayneCoup de Grace - best Caitlyn rune vs Vayne
Sorcery rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs VayneSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Caitlyn rune vs VayneGathering Storm - best Caitlyn rune vs Vayne
60.0% WR

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


Caitlyn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. 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 26.12
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.19%2466.783912,97546.1%51.9%
47.70%2396.891313,57452.9%43.8%
46.03%2396.882812,81844.2%47.4%
55.02%2296.891513,37858.3%51.4%
43.12%2196.780613,05541.8%44.2%
51.90%1586.986613,31849.2%53.8%
45.61%1146.992414,48955.6%41.0%
48.62%1096.991514,25641.7%52.0%
55.66%1066.895513,94256.8%54.8%
50.52%977.093213,89058.3%45.9%
56.82%886.681914,02660.0%54.7%
56.76%746.889313,13057.9%55.6%
40.54%747.377612,96334.3%46.1%
47.14%706.782113,20050.0%44.1%
45.00%606.688613,13839.3%50.0%
35.59%596.880712,95836.0%35.3%
59.65%577.283212,68264.0%56.3%
50.00%546.772712,33852.0%48.3%
55.77%526.890012,37259.3%52.0%
46.81%476.786412,71765.0%33.3%
55.81%437.181812,88272.0%33.3%
43.90%416.869112,89746.1%42.9%
29.03%316.683614,00330.0%28.6%
37.50%246.888112,83138.5%36.4%
54.55%226.877812,60344.4%61.5%
52.38%216.977613,31860.0%50.0%
42.86%217.083411,49554.5%30.0%
45.00%206.464111,14033.3%54.5%
45.00%206.882013,31850.0%40.0%
42.11%196.882312,48544.4%40.0%
50.00%187.177412,81575.0%30.0%
57.14%146.71,07912,01650.0%66.7%
50.00%147.081213,99842.9%57.1%
35.71%145.968910,32042.9%28.6%
41.67%125.81,10313,3380.0%55.6%
27.27%117.280614,30460.0%0.0%
50.00%107.085015,00850.0%50.0%
50.00%107.11,25111,97375.0%33.3%
42.86%77.676212,69766.7%25.0%
33.33%65.376312,6100.0%66.7%
16.67%66.875713,6090.0%25.0%
16.67%67.77409,9050.0%50.0%
66.67%66.383511,61466.7%66.7%
50.00%65.574814,9280.0%60.0%
60.00%57.795310,457100.0%33.3%

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Caitlyn vs Vayne - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Vayne in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Vayne matchup with a 55.7% win rate compared to Vayne's 44.3%, a 11.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 106 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.

How does Caitlyn do against Vayne in the early game?

In the early game, Caitlyn has the advantage against Vayne with a 56.8% win rate versus 43.2%. 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 Vayne in the late game?

In the late game, Caitlyn takes over the Caitlyn vs Vayne matchup with a 54.8% win rate compared to 45.2%. Caitlyn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Caitlyn vs Vayne matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Vayne with a 55.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 11.3 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 106 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Vayne?

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

What are the best Caitlyn runes against Vayne?

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

Does Caitlyn counter Vayne?

Yes, Caitlyn has a favorable matchup against Vayne with a 55.7% win rate. Caitlyn strongly counters Vayne in lane based on current patch 26.12 data.

How do I play Caitlyn against Vayne?

When playing Caitlyn against Vayne, 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.