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Caitlyn Runes

The top Caitlyn runes in LoL patch 25.23 are Fleet Footwork, Absorb Life, Legend: Bloodline, Cut Down for Caitlyn's primary runes. Caitlyn's runes in his secondary tree best utilizes Bone Plating and Revitalize. These Caitlyn rune choices provide the best Caitlyn rune build for ranked.

  • Caitlyn passive ability - Headshot - League of Legends
    Headshot

    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.

  • Caitlyn Q ability - Piltover Peacemaker - League of Legends
    Piltover Peacemaker

    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/
    • 60/
    • 65/
    • 70/
    • 75
    Cooldown:
    • 10/
    • 9/
    • 8/
    • 7/
    • 6
    Range:
    • 1250
  • Caitlyn W ability - Yordle Snap Trap - League of Legends
    Yordle Snap Trap

    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
  • Caitlyn E ability - 90 Caliber Net - League of Legends
    90 Caliber Net

    90 Caliber Net

    Caitlyn fires a heavy net to slow her target. The recoil knocks Caitlyn back.

    Cost:
    • 75
    Cooldown:
    • 16/
    • 14/
    • 12/
    • 10/
    • 8
    Range:
    • 750
  • Caitlyn R ultimate ability - Ace in the Hole - League of Legends
    Ace in the Hole

    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
Classes:
  • Marksman
47.94%Win Rate
Caitlyn F tier

Caitlyn performs best with Fleet Footwork as the keystone rune. The optimal primary runes for Caitlyn include Fleet Footwork, Absorb Life, Legend: Bloodline. This rune setup achieves a 1.00% win rate across 1 Caitlyn games.

This alternative Caitlyn rune build uses Fleet Footwork as the keystone. This setup provides a different playstyle for Caitlyn and achieves a 1.00% win rate. Consider this rune page when facing specific matchups or team compositions.

Caitlyn Runes - Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best Caitlyn runes?

The best Caitlyn runes in patch 25.23 are Fleet Footwork, Absorb Life, Legend: Bloodline, and Cut Down for the primary tree, and Bone Plating and Revitalize for the secondary tree. These runes provide optimal performance for Caitlyn.

What keystone should I use on Caitlyn?

Fleet Footwork is the best keystone rune for Caitlyn. This keystone synergizes well with Caitlyn's abilities and provides maximum value in most matchups.

What are Caitlyn's secondary runes?

Caitlyn's best secondary runes are Bone Plating and Revitalize. These secondary runes complement Caitlyn's primary rune choices and enhance overall effectiveness.

Can I use different rune setups on Caitlyn?

Yes, Caitlyn can utilize different rune setups depending on matchup and playstyle. While Fleet Footwork is most popular, alternative keystones may work better in specific situations.