Caitlyn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
9.8%

Caitlynvs Zyra

CMarksman
Patch26.5
Matches469,660
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 16, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Caitlyn vs Zyra is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.5. Zyra wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Caitlyn based on 7 games. Zyra 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 Zyra 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
Zyra - 42.9% win rateZyra(42.9%)
Caitlyn - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
42.9% WR
VS
Zyra vs Caitlyn matchup - 57.1% win rate
Zyra
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Zyra Matchup?

Zyra wins the Caitlyn vs Zyra matchup
Winner
Zyra
Matches: 7
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
6.6
CS / min
5.5
822
DMG / min
998
14,914
Gold / game
14,494
195
Heal / min
120
392
DMG Mitigated / min
407
0.7
CC / min
1.6
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Caitlyn vs Zyra Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Zyra matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Zyra wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 42.9%, giving Zyra a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zyra controls the early laning stage, but Caitlyn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zyra 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 crowd control, where Zyra leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zyra 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 Zyra 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 Zyra Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Zyra in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.6Caitlyn
5.5Zyra
Caitlyn significantly out-farms Zyra by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 16 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Caitlyn a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Zyra players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
822Caitlyn
998Zyra
Zyra heavily out-damages Caitlyn by 176 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 Zyra's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,914Caitlyn
14,494Zyra
Caitlyn earns 420 more gold per game than Zyra, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Caitlyn slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.7Caitlyn
1.6Zyra
Zyra brings significantly more crowd control than Caitlyn, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Zyra far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Caitlyn should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
587Caitlyn
527Zyra
Caitlyn heals and mitigates 60 more damage per minute than Zyra, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Caitlyn to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Zyra.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zyra
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn0.0%
Zyra early game win rateZyra100.0%
Late Game
Caitlyn
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn50.0%
Zyra late game win rateZyra50.0%

Zyra dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Caitlyn. This lopsided early game means Zyra 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 Zyra. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Zyra 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 Zyra

Precision rune tree - Caitlyn primary runes vs ZyraPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Caitlyn rune vs ZyraPresence of Mind - best Caitlyn rune vs ZyraLegend: Bloodline - best Caitlyn rune vs ZyraCoup de Grace - best Caitlyn rune vs Zyra
Sorcery rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs ZyraSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Caitlyn rune vs ZyraGathering Storm - best Caitlyn rune vs Zyra
50.0% WR

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


Caitlyn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.5. 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 26.5
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.83%9686.684413,56347.0%48.5%
45.94%8496.990913,81843.6%48.0%
49.23%8406.986413,83053.6%46.1%
45.75%6126.883813,41545.5%46.0%
50.54%5607.088313,73748.0%52.6%
47.84%4857.089913,91349.3%46.8%
51.37%4387.091114,32053.8%49.6%
54.81%3436.896414,44157.1%52.9%
50.16%3176.779813,48161.3%41.1%
46.81%2826.688413,65648.8%45.3%
50.00%2707.186713,70652.6%47.4%
52.19%2516.689213,84254.8%50.0%
53.66%2466.990313,69957.1%50.4%
49.17%2407.089413,90656.1%41.9%
55.17%2327.086414,13756.0%54.6%
54.95%2027.098114,73060.5%51.2%
50.79%1906.686513,15850.0%51.8%
49.18%1836.883113,57243.8%52.7%
48.28%1166.885413,42349.0%47.8%
47.37%1146.597613,68336.6%53.4%
49.56%1137.289414,21948.0%50.8%
54.46%1126.997213,88458.2%50.9%
52.68%1126.777113,25746.0%58.1%
33.96%1066.883213,27223.3%41.3%
49.50%1016.884913,98043.2%53.1%
52.69%936.787314,64056.8%50.0%
44.94%897.21,00113,96147.5%42.9%
58.44%776.81,02915,17356.7%59.6%
64.00%756.91,00415,14276.3%51.4%
55.00%406.680314,61453.3%56.0%
51.28%396.885814,49855.6%47.6%
42.11%386.667012,69150.0%37.5%
55.26%387.292415,11346.1%60.0%
30.00%306.586813,78933.3%26.7%
60.71%286.786015,07333.3%73.7%
55.00%206.272713,06755.6%54.5%
61.11%186.086615,86150.0%70.0%
47.06%177.288414,35950.0%45.5%
42.86%147.186011,58344.4%40.0%
57.14%146.895814,53057.1%57.1%
35.71%146.51,08614,34957.1%14.3%
50.00%126.81,07815,33950.0%50.0%
60.00%106.983614,64140.0%80.0%
55.56%96.483815,529100.0%42.9%
44.44%96.588414,9100.0%57.1%
66.67%97.41,28914,40680.0%50.0%
44.44%96.569815,06366.7%33.3%
44.44%95.879711,830100.0%16.7%
55.56%96.377712,07250.0%60.0%
55.56%97.01,11515,24050.0%60.0%
50.00%87.578312,52866.7%40.0%
25.00%87.485211,26225.0%25.0%
50.00%87.71,21514,37266.7%40.0%
50.00%86.91,19213,51160.0%33.3%
75.00%86.581515,2930.0%85.7%
42.86%76.682214,9140.0%50.0%
16.67%66.99448,71820.0%0.0%
16.67%66.581714,1550.0%33.3%
0.00%66.777910,9270.0%0.0%
100.00%55.979911,313100.0%100.0%
40.00%56.285416,1660.0%40.0%
60.00%56.71,13912,50233.3%100.0%
20.00%56.875214,23850.0%0.0%
80.00%57.31,00312,345100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.765313,925100.0%33.3%

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Caitlyn vs Zyra - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Zyra in League of Legends?

Zyra wins the Caitlyn vs Zyra matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.5.

How does Caitlyn do against Zyra in the early game?

In the early game, Zyra has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Zyra players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Caitlyn do against Zyra in the late game?

In the late game, Caitlyn takes over the Caitlyn vs Zyra 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 Zyra matchup?

Zyra wins the matchup against Caitlyn with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.5. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Zyra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Zyra?

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

What are the best Caitlyn runes against Zyra?

The best Caitlyn runes against Zyra use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Caitlyn vs Zyra matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Caitlyn counter Zyra?

No, Caitlyn struggles against Zyra with only a 42.9% win rate. Zyra has the advantage in this matchup. Caitlyn players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zyra's lead.

How do I play Caitlyn against Zyra?

When playing Caitlyn against Zyra, play cautiously and avoid Zyra's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Zyra in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.