Caitlyn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.1%
Pick Rate
9.6%

Caitlynvs Vladimir

FMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Caitlyn vs Vladimir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Caitlyn wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Vladimir based on 27 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 Vladimir 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
Vladimir - 55.6% win rateVladimir(55.6%)
Caitlyn - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
55.6% WR
VS
Vladimir vs Caitlyn matchup - 44.4% win rate
Vladimir
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Vladimir Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Vladimir matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 27
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
7.0
CS / min
7.1
1,050
DMG / min
817
12,232
Gold / game
11,253
164
Heal / min
965
372
DMG Mitigated / min
570
0.7
CC / min
0.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
61.5%
Late Game WR
38.5%

Caitlyn vs Vladimir Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Vladimir matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 27 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Vladimir'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 Vladimir 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 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn players can confidently pick into Vladimir and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vladimir 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 Vladimir Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Vladimir in League of Legends

Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Vladimir, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Caitlyn holds advantages in damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.0Caitlyn
7.1Vladimir
Caitlyn and Vladimir 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
1,050Caitlyn
817Vladimir
Caitlyn heavily out-damages Vladimir by 233 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vladimir 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
12,232Caitlyn
11,253Vladimir
Caitlyn generates a commanding 979 more gold per game than Vladimir. This substantial economic advantage means Caitlyn consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vladimir should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Caitlyn
0.1Vladimir
Caitlyn provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Vladimir, 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
536Caitlyn
1,536Vladimir
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Caitlyn, healing and mitigating 999 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir 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 Vladimir

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn50.0%
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir50.0%
Late Game
Caitlyn
61.5%
+23.1% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn61.5%
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir38.5%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Caitlyn and Vladimir, 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 61.5% win rate — 23.1 points above Vladimir. 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. Vladimir players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Caitlyn Runes Against Vladimir

Inspiration rune tree - Caitlyn primary runes vs VladimirInspiration
First Strike - best Caitlyn rune vs VladimirMagical Footwear - best Caitlyn rune vs VladimirBiscuit Delivery - best Caitlyn rune vs VladimirCosmic Insight - best Caitlyn rune vs Vladimir
Sorcery rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs VladimirSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Caitlyn rune vs VladimirGathering Storm - best Caitlyn rune vs Vladimir
83.3% WR

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


Caitlyn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.73%9736.886513,53646.7%44.9%
48.82%9326.584313,59048.6%49.0%
47.40%9226.990113,70150.4%44.9%
49.30%8626.886513,57846.6%51.6%
51.32%6067.091314,01145.8%55.2%
47.38%5346.992414,03644.0%49.5%
53.26%4457.091513,81458.1%48.7%
50.98%3576.890813,79754.7%48.0%
51.32%3047.095214,38752.5%50.3%
50.36%2746.583913,33261.9%41.7%
50.74%2727.188013,59358.3%44.1%
50.74%2706.887513,54455.5%45.9%
51.20%2506.794114,16350.0%52.1%
50.23%2156.986313,87258.7%43.9%
53.27%2146.986513,48050.9%55.6%
50.00%2086.785113,79840.2%57.0%
49.74%1936.989913,84755.8%44.9%
46.45%1557.091713,59252.1%41.7%
53.52%1426.894613,99059.1%48.7%
35.38%1306.887713,93229.7%40.9%
46.15%1177.287913,46741.1%50.8%
51.30%1157.073713,55352.2%50.7%
43.27%1046.669112,70335.4%50.0%
49.50%1016.690214,14630.6%60.0%
55.10%986.81,01114,44261.7%49.0%
58.51%946.693013,61853.9%61.8%
46.51%866.577913,06645.5%47.6%
43.04%796.982313,12950.0%37.2%
46.97%666.994014,41943.8%50.0%
57.14%636.690813,80860.7%54.3%
58.82%516.378013,67950.0%65.5%
38.10%426.982013,52525.0%46.1%
55.00%406.992314,20058.8%52.2%
44.74%387.083913,37638.9%50.0%
40.54%377.093914,45138.9%42.1%
55.56%277.01,05012,23250.0%61.5%
37.04%276.266012,04033.3%38.9%
54.55%226.990214,74150.0%56.3%
47.37%196.988916,497100.0%44.4%
37.50%167.277612,80922.2%57.1%
31.25%166.01,07912,54930.0%33.3%
43.75%166.481311,70344.4%42.9%
20.00%156.561610,02822.2%16.7%
21.43%146.81,01012,80233.3%12.5%
23.08%137.385713,79916.7%28.6%
25.00%126.891713,36625.0%25.0%
27.27%116.291614,49750.0%14.3%
45.45%116.51,06614,58540.0%50.0%
44.44%96.497514,14740.0%50.0%
33.33%97.364910,55350.0%0.0%
37.50%84.769212,62066.7%20.0%
42.86%76.51,05713,17025.0%66.7%
57.14%75.693014,839100.0%50.0%
85.71%76.11,51922,231100.0%83.3%
14.29%76.576212,2650.0%50.0%
71.43%77.163710,11766.7%100.0%
14.29%77.369712,5680.0%25.0%
71.43%76.61,04513,084100.0%50.0%
33.33%66.382810,94066.7%0.0%
50.00%66.11,10211,67033.3%66.7%
50.00%66.066211,196100.0%0.0%
66.67%65.588714,166100.0%60.0%
0.00%66.36549,5640.0%0.0%
16.67%66.772010,9360.0%50.0%
50.00%64.391412,5060.0%100.0%
83.33%67.077210,98666.7%100.0%
100.00%57.190216,830100.0%100.0%
60.00%56.594212,72166.7%50.0%
20.00%56.567011,05625.0%0.0%
40.00%56.765111,1660.0%66.7%
40.00%56.198112,38650.0%33.3%

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Caitlyn vs Vladimir - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Vladimir in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Vladimir matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Vladimir's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 27 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Caitlyn do against Vladimir in the early game?

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

In the late game, Caitlyn takes over the Caitlyn vs Vladimir matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to 38.5%. Caitlyn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Caitlyn vs Vladimir matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Vladimir with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 27 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Vladimir?

The best Caitlyn build against Vladimir includes Mortal Reminder, Infinity Edge, Hexoptics C44 with Mercury's Treads. 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 Vladimir?

The best Caitlyn runes against Vladimir use the Inspiration primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 83.3% win rate in the Caitlyn vs Vladimir matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Caitlyn counter Vladimir?

Yes, Caitlyn has a favorable matchup against Vladimir with a 55.6% win rate. Caitlyn strongly counters Vladimir in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Caitlyn against Vladimir?

When playing Caitlyn against Vladimir, 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.