Ezreal - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.0%
Pick Rate
5.1%

Ezrealvs Caitlyn

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ezreal vs Caitlyn is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Caitlyn wins with a 51.2% win rate (+2.3%) over Ezreal based on 602 games. Caitlyn holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Ezreal build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ezreal vs Caitlyn matchup.

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Ezreal Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ezreal 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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Ezreal - 48.8% win rate in this matchup
Ezreal
48.8% WR
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Caitlyn vs Ezreal matchup - 51.2% win rate
Caitlyn
51.2% WR

Who Wins the Ezreal vs Caitlyn Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Ezreal vs Caitlyn matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 602
48.8%
Win Rate
51.2%
6.6
CS / min
6.8
963
DMG / min
878
12,785
Gold / game
13,115
230
Heal / min
181
445
DMG Mitigated / min
412
0.1
CC / min
0.6
48.1%
Early Game WR
51.9%
49.3%
Late Game WR
50.7%

Ezreal vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary

The Ezreal vs Caitlyn matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 602 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 51.2% win rate compared to Ezreal's 48.8%, giving Caitlyn a 2.3 percentage point advantage. Caitlyn holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Ezreal can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Caitlyn leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Caitlyn is slightly favored, Ezreal can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Caitlyn's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ezreal vs Caitlyn Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Ezreal in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.6Ezreal
6.8Caitlyn
Ezreal and Caitlyn farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
963Ezreal
878Caitlyn
Ezreal heavily out-damages Caitlyn by 86 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 Ezreal's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,785Ezreal
13,115Caitlyn
Caitlyn earns 330 more gold per game than Ezreal, 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
0.1Ezreal
0.6Caitlyn
Caitlyn provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ezreal, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Caitlyn coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
676Ezreal
594Caitlyn
Ezreal heals and mitigates 82 more damage per minute than Caitlyn, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Ezreal to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Caitlyn.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
51.9%
+3.8% advantage
Ezreal early game win rateEzreal48.1%
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn51.9%
Late Game
Caitlyn
50.7%
+1.4% advantage
Ezreal late game win rateEzreal49.3%
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn50.7%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Caitlyn has a meaningful 51.9% win rate, outperforming Ezreal by 3.8 percentage points. Caitlyn players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Caitlyn at 50.7% win rate — only 1.4 points ahead of Ezreal. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Caitlyn holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Ezreal players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Ezreal Runes Against Caitlyn

Precision rune tree - Ezreal primary runes vs CaitlynPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Ezreal rune vs CaitlynPresence of Mind - best Ezreal rune vs CaitlynLegend: Bloodline - best Ezreal rune vs CaitlynCoup de Grace - best Ezreal rune vs Caitlyn
Inspiration rune tree - Ezreal secondary runes vs CaitlynInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Ezreal rune vs CaitlynMagical Footwear - best Ezreal rune vs Caitlyn
48.0% WR

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


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

Ezreal 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
48.84%6026.696312,78548.1%49.3%
47.39%4986.292212,30051.3%44.8%
50.52%3866.493312,91858.5%45.9%
46.94%2946.593312,35648.5%45.7%
46.18%2626.593612,23440.4%50.0%
43.15%2416.698912,84139.6%45.3%
44.81%1836.591711,88043.7%45.8%
44.81%1836.695513,26954.8%39.7%
45.14%1446.594012,90245.2%45.1%
52.24%1346.593611,63357.1%47.9%
48.09%1316.595213,84159.1%42.5%
44.80%1256.698212,88360.9%35.4%
52.83%1066.592113,50264.7%47.2%
39.80%986.61,04513,20340.5%39.3%
53.13%966.785011,00748.1%59.1%
46.88%966.593311,93053.2%40.8%
40.66%916.796112,82647.5%35.3%
51.85%816.71,06012,95461.8%44.7%
46.84%796.691813,52057.1%41.2%
46.75%776.296712,04344.1%48.8%
42.25%716.796512,74739.1%43.8%
45.76%596.71,06013,60150.0%43.6%
43.40%536.085112,82623.8%56.3%
40.38%526.71,00712,97442.1%39.4%
50.00%506.51,00513,07556.3%47.1%
30.43%466.496213,11635.7%28.1%
40.00%456.798012,75642.1%38.5%
59.09%446.188911,51052.6%64.0%
54.76%426.41,08613,16056.3%53.9%
51.43%357.01,03112,67052.9%50.0%
30.30%336.486411,61926.7%33.3%
34.38%326.896111,61128.6%38.9%
33.33%307.381411,67525.0%38.9%
37.04%276.686910,53342.9%30.8%
51.85%276.991011,33938.5%64.3%
47.83%236.999812,10033.3%57.1%
40.00%206.888813,50842.9%38.5%
52.63%196.21,05411,40933.3%70.0%
35.29%177.084010,23433.3%37.5%
41.18%176.81,00411,93071.4%20.0%
56.25%165.695711,09250.0%60.0%
46.15%136.592713,8770.0%60.0%
61.54%136.495311,24250.0%66.7%
46.15%137.01,18512,83360.0%37.5%
25.00%126.31,04111,29428.6%20.0%
66.67%126.696212,64160.0%71.4%
45.45%115.81,14711,76880.0%16.7%
45.45%116.089912,08650.0%42.9%
30.00%105.91,21011,32325.0%33.3%
40.00%106.01,10013,28566.7%28.6%
33.33%96.91,02110,86760.0%0.0%
77.78%96.395912,265100.0%75.0%
44.44%96.61,06914,40750.0%42.9%
55.56%96.51,10512,45833.3%66.7%
62.50%85.091812,21266.7%60.0%
37.50%85.81,18514,1890.0%50.0%
50.00%86.31,20413,49933.3%60.0%
37.50%85.71,07010,94133.3%40.0%
71.43%77.11,02511,52166.7%75.0%
57.14%76.384710,89866.7%50.0%
50.00%67.01,0158,67150.0%0.0%
33.33%66.780811,34850.0%0.0%
50.00%67.291513,6360.0%75.0%
40.00%54.879111,5730.0%50.0%
20.00%56.07776,8190.0%100.0%
40.00%55.21,08614,9640.0%50.0%
60.00%54.675813,557100.0%50.0%

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Ezreal vs Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ezreal do against Caitlyn in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Ezreal vs Caitlyn matchup with a 51.2% win rate compared to Ezreal's 48.8%, a 2.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 602 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Ezreal do against Caitlyn in the early game?

In the early game, Caitlyn has the advantage against Ezreal with a 51.9% win rate versus 48.1%. Caitlyn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ezreal do against Caitlyn in the late game?

In the late game, Caitlyn takes over the Ezreal vs Caitlyn matchup with a 50.7% win rate compared to 49.3%. Caitlyn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ezreal vs Caitlyn matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Ezreal with a 51.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 2.3 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 602 games analyzed.

What is the best Ezreal build against Caitlyn?

The best Ezreal build against Caitlyn includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ezreal runes against Caitlyn?

The best Ezreal runes against Caitlyn use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 48.0% win rate in the Ezreal vs Caitlyn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ezreal counter Caitlyn?

No, Ezreal struggles against Caitlyn with only a 48.8% win rate. Caitlyn has the advantage in this matchup. Ezreal players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Caitlyn's lead.

How do I play Ezreal against Caitlyn?

When playing Ezreal 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.