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

Caitlynvs Zyra

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

Caitlyn vs Zyra is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Caitlyn wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Zyra based on 8 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.

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Zyra - 50.0% win rateZyra(50.0%)
Caitlyn - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
50.0% WR
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Zyra vs Caitlyn matchup - 50.0% win rate
Zyra
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Zyra Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Zyra matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 8
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.0
CS / min
6.0
502
DMG / min
830
10,519
Gold / game
10,427
149
Heal / min
85
334
DMG Mitigated / min
264
0.3
CC / min
1.3
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Caitlyn vs Zyra Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Zyra matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Zyra's 50.0%, giving Caitlyn a 0.0 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 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Zyra's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. 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
6.0Caitlyn
6.0Zyra
Caitlyn and Zyra farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
502Caitlyn
830Zyra
Zyra heavily out-damages Caitlyn by 328 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
10,519Caitlyn
10,427Zyra
Caitlyn and Zyra generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 92 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.3Caitlyn
1.3Zyra
Zyra brings significantly more crowd control than Caitlyn, with 0.9 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
483Caitlyn
349Zyra
Caitlyn heals and mitigates 134 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
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn40.0%
Zyra early game win rateZyra60.0%
Late Game
Caitlyn
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn66.7%
Zyra late game win rateZyra33.3%

Zyra dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 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.

Caitlyn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Zyra. Extended games heavily favor Caitlyn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Zyra must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Caitlyn reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Caitlyn survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

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
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Caitlyn maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Zyra.


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 Zyra - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Zyra in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Zyra matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Zyra's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Caitlyn do against Zyra in the early game?

In the early game, Zyra has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Caitlyn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Caitlyn vs Zyra matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Zyra with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 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 100.0% win rate in the Caitlyn vs Zyra matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Caitlyn counter Zyra?

Yes, Caitlyn has a favorable matchup against Zyra with a 50.0% win rate. Caitlyn slightly edges out Zyra in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Caitlyn against Zyra?

When playing Caitlyn against Zyra, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Zyra. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.