Cassiopeia - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Cassiopeiavs Caitlyn

DMage
Patch26.14
Matches134,440
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Cassiopeia vs Caitlyn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Caitlyn wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Cassiopeia based on 5 games. Cassiopeia wins the early laning phase while Caitlyn scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Cassiopeia build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Cassiopeia vs Caitlyn matchup.

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Cassiopeia Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Cassiopeia 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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Cassiopeia - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Cassiopeia
40.0% WR
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Caitlyn vs Cassiopeia matchup - 60.0% win rate
Caitlyn
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Cassiopeia vs Caitlyn Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Cassiopeia vs Caitlyn matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.8
CS / min
7.2
984
DMG / min
1,000
16,517
Gold / game
17,008
298
Heal / min
230
560
DMG Mitigated / min
461
1.5
CC / min
0.5
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Cassiopeia vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary

The Cassiopeia vs Caitlyn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Cassiopeia's 40.0%, giving Caitlyn a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Cassiopeia controls the early laning stage, but Caitlyn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Cassiopeia 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 Cassiopeia leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn has a strong advantage in this matchup. Cassiopeia players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Caitlyn 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.

Cassiopeia vs Caitlyn Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Cassiopeia in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Cassiopeia
7.2Caitlyn
Caitlyn edges out Cassiopeia by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Caitlyn.
Damage
984Cassiopeia
1,000Caitlyn
Damage output is virtually even between Cassiopeia and Caitlyn, with only 16 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
16,517Cassiopeia
17,008Caitlyn
Caitlyn earns 491 more gold per game than Cassiopeia, 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
1.5Cassiopeia
0.5Caitlyn
Cassiopeia brings significantly more crowd control than Caitlyn, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Cassiopeia 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
858Cassiopeia
690Caitlyn
Cassiopeia vastly out-sustains Caitlyn, healing and mitigating 168 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Cassiopeia can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Caitlyn is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Caitlyn, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Cassiopeia Build Against Caitlyn

The top-performing core items for Cassiopeia against Caitlyn are Zhonya's Hourglass, Rylai's Crystal Scepter and Seraph's Embrace. This combination gives Cassiopeia an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This streamlined build focuses on the essentials for the Cassiopeia vs Caitlyn matchup, with room for situational adjustments based on team compositions and game state.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Cassiopeia
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Cassiopeia early game win rateCassiopeia100.0%
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn0.0%
Late Game
Caitlyn
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Cassiopeia late game win rateCassiopeia25.0%
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn75.0%

Cassiopeia 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 Cassiopeia 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Cassiopeia. 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: Cassiopeia 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 Cassiopeia Runes Against Caitlyn

Precision rune tree - Cassiopeia primary runes vs CaitlynPrecision
Conqueror - best Cassiopeia rune vs CaitlynPresence of Mind - best Cassiopeia rune vs CaitlynLegend: Haste - best Cassiopeia rune vs CaitlynLast Stand - best Cassiopeia rune vs Caitlyn
Sorcery rune tree - Cassiopeia secondary runes vs CaitlynSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Cassiopeia rune vs CaitlynTranscendence - best Cassiopeia rune vs Caitlyn
100.0% WR

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


Cassiopeia matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Cassiopeia'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 Cassiopeia build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Cassiopeia matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.00%87.297612,22750.0%50.0%
37.50%85.255310,0410.0%60.0%
50.00%86.972110,6180.0%66.7%
25.00%87.181412,6720.0%40.0%
71.43%76.47778,351100.0%60.0%
85.71%76.691414,052100.0%80.0%
42.86%75.87639,88533.3%50.0%
33.33%66.170412,20850.0%25.0%
83.33%66.46909,131100.0%66.7%
60.00%56.58359,69166.7%50.0%
20.00%57.086213,5790.0%25.0%
20.00%56.55138,61720.0%0.0%
60.00%56.690312,75350.0%66.7%
40.00%56.898416,517100.0%25.0%
40.00%56.664011,32650.0%0.0%
25.00%46.76299,5380.0%50.0%
25.00%46.875011,2410.0%50.0%
75.00%46.96318,68666.7%100.0%

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Cassiopeia vs Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Cassiopeia do against Caitlyn in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Cassiopeia vs Caitlyn matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Cassiopeia's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Cassiopeia do against Caitlyn in the early game?

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

How does Cassiopeia do against Caitlyn in the late game?

In the late game, Caitlyn takes over the Cassiopeia vs Caitlyn matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Caitlyn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Cassiopeia vs Caitlyn matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Cassiopeia with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Cassiopeia build against Caitlyn?

The best Cassiopeia build against Caitlyn includes Zhonya's Hourglass, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Seraph's Embrace. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Cassiopeia runes against Caitlyn?

The best Cassiopeia runes against Caitlyn use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Cassiopeia vs Caitlyn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Cassiopeia counter Caitlyn?

No, Cassiopeia struggles against Caitlyn with only a 40.0% win rate. Caitlyn has the advantage in this matchup. Cassiopeia players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Caitlyn's lead.

How do I play Cassiopeia against Caitlyn?

When playing Cassiopeia against Caitlyn, play cautiously and avoid Caitlyn's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Caitlyn has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.