Caitlyn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
8.9%

Caitlynvs Yone

DMarksman
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Caitlyn vs Yone is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Yone wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Caitlyn based on 11 games. Caitlyn wins the early laning phase while Yone scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Caitlyn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Caitlyn vs Yone 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
Yone - 45.5% win rateYone(45.5%)
Caitlyn - 45.5% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
45.5% WR
VS
Yone vs Caitlyn matchup - 54.5% win rate
Yone
54.5% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Yone Matchup?

Yone wins the Caitlyn vs Yone matchup
Winner
Yone
Matches: 11
45.5%
Win Rate
54.5%
6.7
CS / min
6.2
1,062
DMG / min
854
14,884
Gold / game
13,619
183
Heal / min
318
461
DMG Mitigated / min
1,177
0.9
CC / min
0.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Caitlyn vs Yone Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Yone matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Yone wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 45.5%, giving Yone a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Caitlyn controls the early laning stage, but Yone outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Caitlyn needs to press advantages before Yone reaches their power spikes, while Yone should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Yone leads by 851 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Yone 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 Yone 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 Yone Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Yone in League of Legends

Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Yone, 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
6.7Caitlyn
6.2Yone
Caitlyn edges out Yone by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Caitlyn.
Damage
1,062Caitlyn
854Yone
Caitlyn heavily out-damages Yone by 208 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Yone 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
14,884Caitlyn
13,619Yone
Caitlyn generates a commanding 1,265 more gold per game than Yone. This substantial economic advantage means Caitlyn consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Yone should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Caitlyn
0.9Yone
Both Caitlyn and Yone provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
644Caitlyn
1,495Yone
Yone vastly out-sustains Caitlyn, healing and mitigating 851 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Yone 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 Yone

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Yone, providing the mobility and stats Caitlyn needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Caitlyn against Yone are The Collector, Rapid Firecannon and Lord Dominik's Regards. 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 Yone. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Caitlyn vs Yone matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn50.0%
Yone early game win rateYone50.0%
Late Game
Yone
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn42.9%
Yone late game win rateYone57.1%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Caitlyn and Yone, 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.

Yone is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Caitlyn. Extended games heavily favor Yone, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Caitlyn has the edge early, but Yone 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 Yone

Inspiration rune tree - Caitlyn primary runes vs YoneInspiration
First Strike - best Caitlyn rune vs YoneCash Back - best Caitlyn rune vs YoneBiscuit Delivery - best Caitlyn rune vs YoneCosmic Insight - best Caitlyn rune vs Yone
Sorcery rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs YoneSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Caitlyn rune vs YoneGathering Storm - best Caitlyn rune vs Yone
100.0% WR

The Inspiration and Sorcery rune setup gives Caitlyn the best tools to compete against Yone 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.

Caitlyn matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.64%9776.883613,13550.8%48.7%
47.64%7647.290013,71544.5%49.8%
52.40%7296.985213,30450.5%53.8%
48.28%7276.685513,25447.2%49.1%
47.89%6647.086113,47446.2%49.3%
51.93%6497.085013,20247.7%55.3%
51.99%4526.890913,52858.5%46.8%
49.76%4187.091214,02045.9%52.4%
49.61%2546.788513,43150.0%49.3%
49.59%2466.789013,50851.0%48.6%
48.23%2266.784813,98051.7%46.0%
56.13%2126.792113,67850.0%61.2%
49.01%2027.082812,88848.9%49.1%
47.89%1907.387214,06351.9%45.0%
47.34%1886.985513,40539.0%53.1%
54.05%1857.089413,18057.8%50.5%
45.65%1847.086813,58842.6%47.4%
50.86%1757.088013,13454.5%47.1%
55.95%1687.088713,24857.3%54.8%
46.97%1327.188713,11847.5%46.6%
63.89%1087.31,01514,65266.0%62.3%
54.29%1056.874813,20751.2%56.3%
50.63%796.690513,18142.4%56.5%
45.95%746.996013,71558.8%35.0%
60.56%717.298113,69650.0%69.2%
46.38%696.984112,96255.2%40.0%
49.25%676.982113,78660.0%42.9%
33.85%656.981312,96227.8%41.4%
51.67%607.477313,99557.1%48.7%
40.00%556.578312,29938.1%41.2%
42.00%507.173912,68536.4%46.4%
68.75%486.893914,51273.3%66.7%
40.43%477.186813,45347.4%35.7%
39.47%386.869212,02850.0%25.0%
36.11%366.799614,44758.3%25.0%
41.38%297.476212,96237.5%46.1%
51.72%297.091414,16455.6%50.0%
46.43%287.377313,83150.0%44.4%
45.00%207.172512,06960.0%30.0%
17.65%177.062512,52337.5%0.0%
20.00%157.578113,67916.7%22.2%
20.00%156.384313,16720.0%20.0%
64.29%147.01,04115,91980.0%55.6%
78.57%146.874911,67388.9%60.0%
61.54%136.587212,43825.0%77.8%
45.45%116.71,06214,88450.0%42.9%
45.45%116.881712,32016.7%80.0%
72.73%116.492312,23366.7%80.0%
60.00%107.795914,41966.7%50.0%
50.00%86.050210,51940.0%66.7%
42.86%76.888414,769100.0%33.3%
57.14%74.065710,90350.0%60.0%
42.86%75.883811,04433.3%50.0%
57.14%76.283812,61833.3%75.0%
50.00%67.093213,24333.3%66.7%
16.67%67.886312,09850.0%0.0%
66.67%65.659313,123100.0%60.0%
66.67%67.81,13913,94766.7%66.7%
40.00%57.597516,59850.0%33.3%
20.00%54.599615,728100.0%0.0%
80.00%54.962710,04666.7%100.0%
20.00%55.486312,8240.0%25.0%
20.00%56.06209,74533.3%0.0%
80.00%55.285816,4290.0%80.0%
40.00%57.675612,73250.0%33.3%
40.00%57.375613,1940.0%40.0%

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Caitlyn vs Yone - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Yone in League of Legends?

Yone wins the Caitlyn vs Yone matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Caitlyn do against Yone in the early game?

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

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

Who wins the Caitlyn vs Yone matchup?

Yone wins the matchup against Caitlyn with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Yone is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Yone?

The best Caitlyn build against Yone includes The Collector, Rapid Firecannon, Lord Dominik's Regards 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 Yone?

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

Does Caitlyn counter Yone?

No, Caitlyn struggles against Yone with only a 45.5% win rate. Yone has the advantage in this matchup. Caitlyn players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Yone's lead.

How do I play Caitlyn against Yone?

When playing Caitlyn against Yone, play cautiously and avoid Yone's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Yone has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.