Caitlyn the Sheriff of Piltover
Renowned as its finest peacekeeper, Caitlyn Kiramman is also Piltover's best shot at ridding the city of its elusive criminal elements. She is often paired with Vi, acting as a cool counterpoint to her partner's more impetuous nature. Even though she carries a one-of-a-kind hextech rifle, Caitlyn's most powerful weapon is her superior intellect, allowing her to lay elaborate traps for any lawbreakers foolish enough to operate in the City of Progress.
Headshot
Every few basic attacks, or against a target she has trapped or netted, Caitlyn will fire a headshot dealing bonus damage that scales with her critical strike chance. On trapped or netted targets, Caitlyn's Headshot attack range is doubled.
Piltover Peacemaker
Caitlyn revs up her rifle for 1 second to unleash a penetrating shot that deals physical damage (deals less damage to subsequent targets).
Cost:- 55/
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Cooldown:- 10/
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Range:- 1250
Yordle Snap Trap
Caitlyn sets a trap that, when sprung, reveals and immobilizes the enemy champion for 1.5 seconds, granting Caitlyn an empowered Headshot.
Cost:- 20
Cooldown:- 1
Range:- 800
90 Caliber Net
Caitlyn fires a heavy net to slow her target. The recoil knocks Caitlyn back.
Cost:- 75
Cooldown:- 16/
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Range:- 750
Ace in the Hole
Caitlyn takes time to line up the perfect shot, dealing massive damage to a single target at a huge range. Enemy champions can intercept the bullet for their ally.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 90
Range:- 3500
- Marksman
Patch 26.1 Caitlyn Changes
Quick overview of Caitlyn's optimal setup in League of Legends. Caitlyn's top build includes Boots of Swiftness, The Collector, Rapid Firecannon, using Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Bloodline for maximum effectiveness. Caitlyn performs well against Ezreal, Yunara, Zeri but struggles against Ziggs, Sivir, Jinx.
- Caitlyn's Top Build
- Caitlyn's Best Runes
- Caitlyn's Top Matchups
- Caitlyn's Counters
Caitlyn's base statistics in League of Legends. Caitlyn has 580 base health, 62 attack damage, 27 armor, and 30 magic resist. Understanding Caitlyn's stats is crucial for maximizing Caitlyn's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Caitlyn's stats against other champions to see how Caitlyn ranks.
AP:0
AD:62(3.8 per level)
AS:0(4 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:315(40 per level)
Mana Regen:7(0.7 per level)
Health:580(107 per level)
Health Regen:3(0.55 per level)
Armor:27(4.7 per level)
MR:30(1.3 per level)
Speed:325
Attack Range:650(650 per level)
Caitlyn Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Caitlyn Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 50.69% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 48.85% in 40 minute games. Understanding Caitlyn Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Caitlyn's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 62.8%, Late Game: 45.4%, Objective Control: 62.2%, Supportive Strength: 22.4%, Creep Farming: 84.9%, Damage: 74.4%. These percentile rankings show how Caitlyn compares to other champions in each category.
Caitlyn maintains relatively consistent performance across different skill tiers in League of Legends, with win rates remaining stable from Iron (50.5%) to Diamond (50.7%). This stability, with only a 0.2% variance, indicates that Caitlyn has a balanced skill floor and ceiling. The champion's effectiveness doesn't drastically change based on player skill level, suggesting that Caitlyn's core strengths are accessible to players across all ranks while still offering depth for experienced players. Performance data across tiers (Iron (50.5%), Bronze (49.4%), Silver (48.8%), Gold (50.4%), Platinum (51.1%)) shows that Caitlyn provides value regardless of whether you're learning the champion or have mastered the mechanics. This consistency makes Caitlyn a reliable pick for players at any skill level. Both new and veteran players can find success by focusing on fundamental gameplay principles such as proper positioning, ability timing, and decision-making. While mechanical skill helps optimize Caitlyn's performance, the champion's stable win rate across ranks demonstrates that game knowledge and smart play are equally important. Players can confidently pick Caitlyn knowing that the champion's viability isn't heavily dependent on reaching higher skill tiers, though continued practice and improvement will naturally enhance your effectiveness.
When to Pick Caitlyn
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Ezreal and Yunara
- Optimal rune setup achieves 73.7% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Ziggs (43.2% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Caitlyn into favorable matchups like Ezreal where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Precision + $Sorcery rune setup for a $73.7% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Caitlyn Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Caitlyn in League of Legends?
Caitlyn is currently B tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Caitlyn ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Caitlyn's win rate?
Caitlyn has a 49.97% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Caitlyn's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Caitlyn?
Champions similar to Caitlyn include Samira, Graves, and Kayle. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Caitlyn in League of Legends.
How does Caitlyn perform during different match durations?
Caitlyn's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Caitlyn's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Caitlyn's performance at different game lengths.