Caitlyn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
8.8%

Caitlynvs Zeri

CMarksman
Patch26.9
Matches139,310
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 1, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Caitlyn vs Zeri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Caitlyn wins with a 69.0% win rate (+37.9%) over Zeri based on 29 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 Zeri 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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Zeri - 69.0% win rateZeri(69.0%)
Caitlyn - 69.0% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
69.0% WR
VS
Zeri vs Caitlyn matchup - 31.0% win rate
Zeri
31.0% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Zeri Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Zeri matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 29
69.0%
Win Rate
31.0%
7.1
CS / min
7.6
971
DMG / min
762
13,001
Gold / game
12,859
189
Heal / min
177
430
DMG Mitigated / min
460
0.6
CC / min
0.2
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
71.4%
Late Game WR
28.6%

Caitlyn vs Zeri Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Zeri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 29 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 69.0% win rate compared to Zeri's 31.0%, giving Caitlyn a 37.9 percentage point advantage. Caitlyn dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Zeri 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 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn players can confidently pick into Zeri and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zeri 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 Zeri Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Zeri in League of Legends

Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Zeri, 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
7.1Caitlyn
7.6Zeri
Zeri edges out Caitlyn 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 Zeri.
Damage
971Caitlyn
762Zeri
Caitlyn heavily out-damages Zeri by 210 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Zeri 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
13,001Caitlyn
12,859Zeri
Caitlyn and Zeri generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 142 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.6Caitlyn
0.2Zeri
Caitlyn provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Zeri, 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
618Caitlyn
637Zeri
Caitlyn and Zeri have comparable sustain profiles, with only 19 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn66.7%
Zeri early game win rateZeri33.3%
Late Game
Caitlyn
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn71.4%
Zeri late game win rateZeri28.6%

Caitlyn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Zeri. 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 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Zeri. 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. Zeri players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Caitlyn Runes Against Zeri

Precision rune tree - Caitlyn primary runes vs ZeriPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Caitlyn rune vs ZeriPresence of Mind - best Caitlyn rune vs ZeriLegend: Bloodline - best Caitlyn rune vs ZeriCoup de Grace - best Caitlyn rune vs Zeri
Sorcery rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs ZeriSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Caitlyn rune vs ZeriGathering Storm - best Caitlyn rune vs Zeri
100.0% WR

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


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
47.35%2456.780512,72247.1%47.5%
50.75%2016.888313,39349.5%51.9%
45.16%1866.583812,93942.2%47.6%
53.85%1827.091313,34556.4%51.9%
44.51%1737.087613,56852.7%38.4%
63.64%1437.192714,52156.0%67.7%
51.91%1316.890913,22155.2%49.3%
46.51%1297.187614,16647.9%45.7%
46.05%766.985513,40745.2%46.7%
43.28%676.696214,84342.9%43.5%
51.52%666.688014,01451.7%51.4%
44.83%586.878312,13446.4%43.3%
50.00%566.787313,28730.8%66.7%
38.00%506.981512,68733.3%42.3%
62.00%507.092213,87557.1%65.5%
58.33%487.298413,84868.4%51.7%
44.44%456.689514,03933.3%50.0%
44.44%457.186513,26847.6%41.7%
42.22%456.990614,25746.7%40.0%
48.39%316.783713,03141.7%52.6%
48.39%317.285512,16750.0%47.1%
68.97%297.197113,00166.7%71.4%
50.00%227.21,15413,68840.0%58.3%
31.82%226.670010,74525.0%40.0%
42.86%216.971812,39822.2%58.3%
35.00%207.067812,08057.1%23.1%
31.58%197.082512,00825.0%36.4%
56.25%166.684313,74950.0%62.5%
68.75%166.586812,83175.0%62.5%
43.75%166.584814,04437.5%50.0%
80.00%156.587313,989100.0%72.7%
25.00%127.154810,62328.6%20.0%
45.45%117.375712,44142.9%50.0%
40.00%106.71,10814,90666.7%0.0%
70.00%107.662313,19080.0%60.0%
22.22%96.883611,82133.3%0.0%
57.14%77.083214,45966.7%50.0%
83.33%67.31,09418,733100.0%80.0%
66.67%67.971410,54175.0%50.0%
20.00%57.478814,841100.0%0.0%

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Caitlyn vs Zeri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Zeri in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Zeri matchup with a 69.0% win rate compared to Zeri's 31.0%, a 37.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 29 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Caitlyn do against Zeri in the early game?

In the early game, Caitlyn has the advantage against Zeri with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Zeri in the late game?

In the late game, Caitlyn takes over the Caitlyn vs Zeri matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Caitlyn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Caitlyn vs Zeri matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Zeri with a 69.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 37.9 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 29 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Zeri?

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

What are the best Caitlyn runes against Zeri?

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

Does Caitlyn counter Zeri?

Yes, Caitlyn has a favorable matchup against Zeri with a 69.0% win rate. Caitlyn strongly counters Zeri in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Caitlyn against Zeri?

When playing Caitlyn against Zeri, 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.