Caitlyn, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
9.0%
Ban Rate
34.8%

Caitlyn ADC Win Rate & Tier

Caitlyn S TierMarksman
Patch
26.20
Games
16,020
Lane
Bot
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 16, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

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.

Is Caitlyn Good in Patch 26.20?

Yes — Caitlyn is one of the strongest picks right now: S tier as Bot in Patch 26.20. Caitlyn's 50.5% win rate ranks #12 of 30 Bot champions, and its pick rate ranks #1. That is up 0.8 points from Patch 26.19. Caitlyn is banned in 34.8% of games and present (picked or banned) in 53.2%.

Tier
S
Win Rate
50.5%#12 of 30 Bot
Pick Rate
9.0%#1 of 30 Bot
Ban Rate
34.8%
Win rate change
+0.8vs Patch 26.19

Win rate over the last patches (Bot)

Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Caitlyn →

Caitlyn Roles

Caitlyn goes Bot in 97% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.

Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.

Patch 26.20 Caitlyn Changes

Win Rate
Patch 26.1949.60%
Patch 26.2050.38%
+0.78%
Pick Rate
Patch 26.199.22%
Patch 26.209.22%
0.00%

Quick overview of Caitlyn's optimal setup in League of Legends. Caitlyn's top build includes Berserker's Greaves, Lord Dominik's Regards, Infinity Edge, using First Strike, Magical Footwear, Biscuit Delivery for maximum effectiveness. Caitlyn performs well against Ezreal, MissFortune, Aphelios but struggles against Jinx, Sivir, Kaisa.

Caitlyn Strengths and Weaknesses

Where Caitlyn stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.

Strengths

  • Damage to buildings: better than 91% of champions
  • CS: better than 88% of champions
  • Damage to champions: better than 75% of champions

Weaknesses

  • Vision score: below 88% of champions
  • Damage mitigated: below 83% of champions
  • Healing: below 72% of champions

Caitlyn ranks in the 46.9 percentile for early game strength, 53.1 percentile for late game scaling, 66.7 percentile for objective control, 49.2 percentile for support strength, 68.8 percentile for creep farming, and 31.3 percentile for damage output.

Caitlyn demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 47.6% decrease from Iron to Chal tiers. This pattern suggests that Caitlyn may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Caitlyn achieves a 47.6% win rate, which gradually declines to 0.0% in Chal. This trend often indicates that Caitlyn's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (47.6%), Bronze (52.4%), Silver (51.4%), Gold (49.2%), Platinum (51.9%)) suggests that while Caitlyn can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Caitlyn's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Caitlyn is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Caitlyn, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Caitlyn at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.

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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 52.37% win rate in 45 minute games, while performing lowest at 49.44% in 20 minute games. Understanding Caitlyn Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Champions similar to Caitlyn include Sivir, Varus, Teemo. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Caitlyn in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Caitlyn, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
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Is Caitlyn Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20

Is Caitlyn good in Patch 26.20?

Yes. Caitlyn is S tier as Bot in Patch 26.20 with a 50.5% win rate — one of the strongest picks of the patch. That win rate ranks #12 of 30 Bot champions.

What lane is Caitlyn played in?

Caitlyn is a Bot champion: 97% of ranked games this patch.

How often is Caitlyn banned?

Caitlyn is banned in 34.8% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 53.2%.

What is Caitlyn good at?

Compared with every champion this patch, Caitlyn stands out for Damage to buildings (91/100), CS (88/100), Damage to champions (75/100).

Which champions are similar to Caitlyn?

Champions that play like Caitlyn: Sivir, Varus, Teemo.