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

Caitlynvs Ziggs

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

Caitlyn vs Ziggs is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Ziggs wins with a 56.1% win rate (+12.2%) over Caitlyn based on 41 games. Ziggs 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 Ziggs 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 - 43.9% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
43.9% WR
VS
Ziggs vs Caitlyn matchup - 56.1% win rate
Ziggs
56.1% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Ziggs Matchup?

Ziggs wins the Caitlyn vs Ziggs matchup
Winner
Ziggs
Matches: 41
43.9%
Win Rate
56.1%
6.8
CS / min
6.6
691
DMG / min
975
12,897
Gold / game
13,222
173
Heal / min
60
347
DMG Mitigated / min
271
0.6
CC / min
0.6
46.1%
Early Game WR
53.9%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Caitlyn vs Ziggs Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Ziggs matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 41 recent matches analyzed, Ziggs wins with a 56.1% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 43.9%, giving Ziggs a 12.2 percentage point advantage. Ziggs dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Caitlyn players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Caitlyn leads by 188 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ziggs 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 Ziggs 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 Ziggs Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Ziggs in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Caitlyn
6.6Ziggs
Caitlyn and Ziggs farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
691Caitlyn
975Ziggs
Ziggs heavily out-damages Caitlyn by 284 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Caitlyn should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Ziggs's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,897Caitlyn
13,222Ziggs
Ziggs earns 325 more gold per game than Caitlyn, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Ziggs slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.6Caitlyn
0.6Ziggs
Both Caitlyn and Ziggs provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
520Caitlyn
331Ziggs
Caitlyn vastly out-sustains Ziggs, healing and mitigating 188 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Caitlyn can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ziggs is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ziggs, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ziggs
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn46.1%
Ziggs early game win rateZiggs53.9%
Late Game
Ziggs
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn42.9%
Ziggs late game win rateZiggs57.1%

Ziggs dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.9% win rate — a 7.7 percentage point lead over Caitlyn. This lopsided early game means Ziggs can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

Ziggs holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Caitlyn players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Caitlyn Runes Against Ziggs

Domination rune tree - Caitlyn primary runes vs ZiggsDomination
Dark Harvest - best Caitlyn rune vs ZiggsCheap Shot - best Caitlyn rune vs ZiggsGrisly Mementos - best Caitlyn rune vs ZiggsUltimate Hunter - best Caitlyn rune vs Ziggs
Sorcery rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs ZiggsSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Caitlyn rune vs ZiggsAxiom Arcanist - best Caitlyn rune vs Ziggs
100.0% WR

The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Caitlyn the best tools to compete against Ziggs in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Ziggs - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Ziggs in League of Legends?

Ziggs wins the Caitlyn vs Ziggs matchup with a 56.1% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 43.9%, a 12.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 41 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.

How does Caitlyn do against Ziggs in the early game?

In the early game, Ziggs has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 53.9% win rate versus 46.1%. Ziggs players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Caitlyn do against Ziggs in the late game?

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

Who wins the Caitlyn vs Ziggs matchup?

Ziggs wins the matchup against Caitlyn with a 56.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 12.2 percentage point advantage means Ziggs is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 41 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Ziggs?

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

What are the best Caitlyn runes against Ziggs?

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

Does Caitlyn counter Ziggs?

No, Caitlyn struggles against Ziggs with only a 43.9% win rate. Ziggs has the advantage in this matchup. Caitlyn players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ziggs's lead.

How do I play Caitlyn against Ziggs?

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