Morgana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
4.6%

Morganavs Caitlyn

BSupportMage
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Morgana vs Caitlyn is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Morgana wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Caitlyn based on 8 games. Morgana wins the early laning phase while Caitlyn scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Morgana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Morgana vs Caitlyn matchup.

Morgana Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Morgana 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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Caitlyn - 50.0% win rateCaitlyn(50.0%)
Morgana - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Morgana
50.0% WR
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Caitlyn vs Morgana matchup - 50.0% win rate
Caitlyn
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Morgana vs Caitlyn Matchup?

Morgana wins the Morgana vs Caitlyn matchup
Winner
Morgana
Matches: 8
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
4.2
CS / min
5.3
674
DMG / min
883
11,696
Gold / game
12,832
180
Heal / min
153
419
DMG Mitigated / min
426
1.7
CC / min
0.7
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Morgana vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary

The Morgana vs Caitlyn matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Morgana wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 50.0%, giving Morgana a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Morgana controls the early laning stage, but Caitlyn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Morgana 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 Morgana leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Morgana has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Caitlyn's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Morgana vs Caitlyn Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Morgana in League of Legends

Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Morgana, 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
4.2Morgana
5.3Caitlyn
Caitlyn significantly out-farms Morgana by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 16 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Caitlyn a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Morgana players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
674Morgana
883Caitlyn
Caitlyn heavily out-damages Morgana by 209 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Morgana should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Caitlyn's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,696Morgana
12,832Caitlyn
Caitlyn generates a commanding 1,136 more gold per game than Morgana. This substantial economic advantage means Caitlyn consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Morgana should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.7Morgana
0.7Caitlyn
Morgana brings significantly more crowd control than Caitlyn, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Morgana 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
599Morgana
579Caitlyn
Morgana and Caitlyn have comparable sustain profiles, with only 20 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Morgana
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Morgana early game win rateMorgana66.7%
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn33.3%
Late Game
Caitlyn
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Morgana late game win rateMorgana40.0%
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn60.0%

Morgana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Caitlyn. This lopsided early game means Morgana 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Morgana. 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: Morgana 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 Morgana Runes Against Caitlyn

Sorcery rune tree - Morgana primary runes vs CaitlynSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Morgana rune vs CaitlynManaflow Band - best Morgana rune vs CaitlynTranscendence - best Morgana rune vs CaitlynScorch - best Morgana rune vs Caitlyn
Inspiration rune tree - Morgana secondary runes vs CaitlynInspiration
Cash Back - best Morgana rune vs CaitlynBiscuit Delivery - best Morgana rune vs Caitlyn
100.0% WR

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


Morgana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. The table below shows Morgana'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 Morgana build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Morgana matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.32%6542.058410,20244.9%47.2%
46.34%4651.55979,78345.6%46.9%
54.22%4521.66129,91355.3%53.5%
46.50%4311.65869,72548.9%44.9%
49.16%4181.66229,67150.8%47.8%
47.49%3991.75969,85551.4%45.2%
51.06%3301.65879,52551.3%50.9%
50.78%2561.66209,92551.0%50.6%
52.72%2401.65609,53253.9%51.9%
53.56%2392.163810,40150.6%55.2%
46.98%2321.860110,01149.0%45.5%
52.68%2241.66429,55654.8%50.8%
48.40%2201.760610,03250.0%47.3%
48.15%2161.66239,67050.6%46.7%
51.17%2141.661910,15950.5%51.6%
49.76%2121.65389,47959.5%42.6%
52.50%2001.64769,04449.5%55.6%
50.00%1872.459710,09548.0%51.3%
45.56%1691.964210,10240.3%49.0%
52.98%1681.55629,57257.1%49.5%
53.05%1651.86919,91044.9%59.0%
47.85%1641.859810,33245.3%49.1%
53.99%1631.56579,94956.5%52.1%
56.21%1531.67299,79754.7%57.7%
46.31%1512.463710,66245.5%46.7%
51.54%1301.66409,79452.8%50.6%
56.14%1151.65909,67055.8%56.5%
48.15%1081.66049,89950.0%47.1%
53.00%1001.56449,60450.0%55.4%
55.56%991.962710,37647.4%60.7%
46.81%941.659810,25747.4%46.4%
49.45%911.659610,06157.1%44.6%
52.38%844.473311,06474.3%36.7%
55.95%842.469311,25663.0%52.6%
43.75%815.679711,25646.1%41.5%
44.44%721.66749,20551.6%39.0%
57.81%645.579311,43259.3%56.8%
50.79%631.560110,03350.0%51.4%
47.46%591.757110,39740.0%51.3%
60.34%586.078010,74551.5%72.0%
72.41%581.85629,63484.0%63.6%
53.70%552.067410,46456.3%52.6%
54.55%553.569610,89464.7%50.0%
50.00%485.887011,17155.0%46.4%
55.32%472.071510,45947.6%61.5%
43.48%465.17479,45550.0%35.0%
65.22%462.064710,42160.0%69.2%
51.11%453.566310,18150.0%52.0%
63.64%444.673111,61878.6%56.7%
50.00%421.663710,21557.1%46.4%
52.50%404.676211,74443.8%58.3%
40.00%403.65879,29833.3%50.0%
37.50%405.274110,33627.8%45.5%
48.72%395.477011,78853.3%45.8%
54.29%364.271911,14950.0%57.9%
42.86%356.175510,94840.0%45.0%
50.00%343.079910,92442.9%55.0%
35.29%344.468311,03620.0%47.4%
57.58%332.96819,75946.7%66.7%
50.00%324.983711,36447.1%53.3%
48.39%315.385611,52458.3%42.1%
48.28%291.362310,44745.5%50.0%
44.83%295.674410,26043.8%46.1%
50.00%283.16499,93941.7%56.3%
57.69%264.366010,60666.7%50.0%
50.00%243.277610,48375.0%25.0%
50.00%245.587111,87150.0%50.0%
60.87%235.479010,96266.7%57.1%
47.83%235.57609,63641.7%54.5%
39.13%231.874911,65138.5%40.0%
47.62%213.589012,44325.0%52.9%
60.00%201.678412,01640.0%66.7%
36.84%201.459411,43257.1%25.0%
65.00%202.66049,76380.0%50.0%
55.00%201.983411,74344.4%63.6%
42.11%205.77159,22745.5%37.5%
75.00%203.798510,80880.0%70.0%
47.37%192.274110,55336.4%62.5%
83.33%183.270512,12340.0%100.0%
33.33%183.46009,15660.0%0.0%
66.67%181.865711,65580.0%50.0%
27.78%182.575712,16228.6%27.3%
41.18%173.880110,28312.5%66.7%
35.29%171.561711,21742.9%30.0%
70.59%171.767911,61875.0%66.7%
58.82%176.389112,39260.0%58.3%
58.82%174.980412,24977.8%37.5%
41.18%171.567211,51480.0%25.0%
62.50%173.264111,51750.0%66.7%
46.67%172.288113,28950.0%45.5%
43.75%161.95568,92266.7%30.0%
62.50%161.67339,99363.6%60.0%
40.00%151.264211,50922.2%66.7%
28.57%141.163210,97720.0%33.3%
42.86%145.772112,09950.0%41.7%
50.00%143.869810,63257.1%42.9%
61.54%135.385611,04550.0%71.4%
61.54%131.573313,04975.0%55.6%
69.23%132.485713,919100.0%60.0%
69.23%135.48219,94660.0%75.0%
38.46%131.968012,49262.5%0.0%
46.15%130.960111,98960.0%37.5%
46.15%134.761211,05560.0%37.5%
53.85%135.682911,65080.0%37.5%
30.77%136.272910,60520.0%37.5%
58.33%125.995711,61380.0%42.9%
75.00%123.875512,21775.0%75.0%
54.55%122.474910,26566.7%50.0%
50.00%124.369211,26260.0%42.9%
58.33%125.186411,83266.7%50.0%
58.33%125.57209,20457.1%60.0%
72.73%125.083012,81860.0%83.3%
27.27%111.789913,41850.0%14.3%
60.00%111.370712,80640.0%80.0%
45.45%115.073710,99366.7%37.5%
54.55%112.168612,78550.0%57.1%
72.73%111.167910,46485.7%50.0%
63.64%114.46749,04771.4%50.0%
70.00%103.477912,976100.0%66.7%
50.00%104.886411,810100.0%44.4%
60.00%103.978912,751100.0%42.9%
60.00%105.569011,29525.0%83.3%
55.56%91.467310,92133.3%100.0%
66.67%94.978212,21950.0%80.0%
37.50%83.55399,63440.0%33.3%
37.50%81.058312,16225.0%50.0%
50.00%84.267411,69666.7%40.0%
62.50%82.16099,27875.0%50.0%
37.50%82.775010,77333.3%40.0%
62.50%85.070912,45533.3%80.0%
57.14%71.562210,12860.0%50.0%
42.86%73.360011,01650.0%40.0%
71.43%75.25489,17275.0%66.7%
71.43%75.787312,916100.0%66.7%
16.67%72.764510,9700.0%25.0%
57.14%73.085110,75860.0%50.0%
50.00%64.282114,7080.0%60.0%
33.33%61.167510,27733.3%33.3%
66.67%63.570910,69150.0%75.0%
50.00%64.991011,14550.0%50.0%
50.00%63.498911,05850.0%50.0%
50.00%63.81,13014,4240.0%50.0%
33.33%62.54626,82620.0%100.0%
40.00%51.357712,3920.0%50.0%
100.00%55.37929,700100.0%100.0%
60.00%54.988011,44350.0%66.7%
40.00%52.783010,407100.0%0.0%
100.00%53.46808,778100.0%100.0%
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Morgana vs Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Morgana do against Caitlyn in League of Legends?

Morgana wins the Morgana vs Caitlyn matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Morgana do against Caitlyn in the early game?

In the early game, Morgana has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Morgana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Morgana do against Caitlyn in the late game?

In the late game, Caitlyn takes over the Morgana vs Caitlyn matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Caitlyn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Morgana vs Caitlyn matchup?

Morgana wins the matchup against Caitlyn with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Morgana is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Morgana build against Caitlyn?

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

What are the best Morgana runes against Caitlyn?

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

Does Morgana counter Caitlyn?

Yes, Morgana has a favorable matchup against Caitlyn with a 50.0% win rate. Morgana slightly edges out Caitlyn in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Morgana against Caitlyn?

When playing Morgana against Caitlyn, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.