Caitlynvs Yasuo
Caitlyn vs Yasuo is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Yasuo wins with a 56.3% win rate (+12.5%) over Caitlyn based on 16 games. Yasuo 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 Yasuo 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.
Yasuo(43.8%)Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Yasuo Matchup?
Caitlyn vs Yasuo Matchup Summary
The Caitlyn vs Yasuo matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 16 recent matches analyzed, Yasuo wins with a 56.3% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 43.8%, giving Yasuo a 12.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Yasuo controls the early laning stage, but Caitlyn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Yasuo 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 Yasuo leads by 839 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Yasuo 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 Yasuo 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 Yasuo Laning Phase Breakdown
Yasuo is favored during the laning phase against Caitlyn, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Yasuo holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Caitlyn Build Against Yasuo
Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Yasuo, providing the mobility and stats Caitlyn needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Caitlyn against Yasuo are Axiom Arc, The Collector and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Caitlyn an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Caitlyn vs Yasuo matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Caitlyn37.5%Yasuo62.5%Caitlyn50.0%Yasuo50.0%Yasuo dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Caitlyn. This lopsided early game means Yasuo 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 Yasuo. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Yasuo 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 Yasuo
Precision
Sorcery
The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Caitlyn the best tools to compete against Yasuo in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Caitlyn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.35% | 245 | 6.7 | 805 | 12,722 | 47.1% | 47.5% | |
| 50.75% | 201 | 6.8 | 883 | 13,393 | 49.5% | 51.9% | |
| 45.16% | 186 | 6.5 | 838 | 12,939 | 42.2% | 47.6% | |
| 53.85% | 182 | 7.0 | 913 | 13,345 | 56.4% | 51.9% | |
| 44.51% | 173 | 7.0 | 876 | 13,568 | 52.7% | 38.4% | |
| 63.64% | 143 | 7.1 | 927 | 14,521 | 56.0% | 67.7% | |
| 51.91% | 131 | 6.8 | 909 | 13,221 | 55.2% | 49.3% | |
| 46.51% | 129 | 7.1 | 876 | 14,166 | 47.9% | 45.7% | |
| 46.05% | 76 | 6.9 | 855 | 13,407 | 45.2% | 46.7% | |
| 43.28% | 67 | 6.6 | 962 | 14,843 | 42.9% | 43.5% | |
| 51.52% | 66 | 6.6 | 880 | 14,014 | 51.7% | 51.4% | |
| 44.83% | 58 | 6.8 | 783 | 12,134 | 46.4% | 43.3% | |
| 50.00% | 56 | 6.7 | 873 | 13,287 | 30.8% | 66.7% | |
| 38.00% | 50 | 6.9 | 815 | 12,687 | 33.3% | 42.3% | |
| 62.00% | 50 | 7.0 | 922 | 13,875 | 57.1% | 65.5% | |
| 58.33% | 48 | 7.2 | 984 | 13,848 | 68.4% | 51.7% | |
| 44.44% | 45 | 6.6 | 895 | 14,039 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 45 | 7.1 | 865 | 13,268 | 47.6% | 41.7% | |
| 42.22% | 45 | 6.9 | 906 | 14,257 | 46.7% | 40.0% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 6.7 | 837 | 13,031 | 41.7% | 52.6% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 7.2 | 855 | 12,167 | 50.0% | 47.1% | |
| 68.97% | 29 | 7.1 | 971 | 13,001 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 7.2 | 1,154 | 13,688 | 40.0% | 58.3% | |
| 31.82% | 22 | 6.6 | 700 | 10,745 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 6.9 | 718 | 12,398 | 22.2% | 58.3% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 7.0 | 678 | 12,080 | 57.1% | 23.1% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 7.0 | 825 | 12,008 | 25.0% | 36.4% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 6.6 | 843 | 13,749 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 6.5 | 868 | 12,831 | 75.0% | 62.5% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.5 | 848 | 14,044 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 15 | 6.5 | 873 | 13,989 | 100.0% | 72.7% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 7.1 | 548 | 10,623 | 28.6% | 20.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 7.3 | 757 | 12,441 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 1,108 | 14,906 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 7.6 | 623 | 13,190 | 80.0% | 60.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 6.8 | 836 | 11,821 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.0 | 832 | 14,459 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 7.3 | 1,094 | 18,733 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.9 | 714 | 10,541 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.4 | 788 | 14,841 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Caitlyn vs Yasuo - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Caitlyn do against Yasuo in League of Legends?
Yasuo wins the Caitlyn vs Yasuo matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 43.8%, a 12.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Caitlyn do against Yasuo in the early game?
In the early game, Yasuo has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. Yasuo players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Caitlyn do against Yasuo in the late game?
In the late game, Caitlyn takes over the Caitlyn vs Yasuo 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 Yasuo matchup?
Yasuo wins the matchup against Caitlyn with a 56.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 12.5 percentage point advantage means Yasuo is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.
What is the best Caitlyn build against Yasuo?
The best Caitlyn build against Yasuo includes Axiom Arc, The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards with Crimson Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Caitlyn runes against Yasuo?
The best Caitlyn runes against Yasuo use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Caitlyn vs Yasuo matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Caitlyn counter Yasuo?
No, Caitlyn struggles against Yasuo with only a 43.8% win rate. Yasuo has the advantage in this matchup. Caitlyn players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Yasuo's lead.
How do I play Caitlyn against Yasuo?
When playing Caitlyn against Yasuo, play cautiously and avoid Yasuo's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Yasuo in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.