Sett - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
4.6%

Settvs Caitlyn

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

Sett vs Caitlyn is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Sett wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Caitlyn based on 6 games. Caitlyn wins the early laning phase while Sett scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Sett build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sett vs Caitlyn matchup.

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Sett Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Sett vs Caitlyn Matchup?

Sett wins the Sett vs Caitlyn matchup
Winner
Sett
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
5.4
CS / min
6.2
843
DMG / min
929
10,713
Gold / game
10,726
236
Heal / min
116
1,277
DMG Mitigated / min
321
0.9
CC / min
0.8
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Sett vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary

The Sett vs Caitlyn matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Sett wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 50.0%, giving Sett a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Caitlyn controls the early laning stage, but Sett outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Caitlyn needs to press advantages before Sett reaches their power spikes, while Sett should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sett leads by 1,076 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sett 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.

Sett vs Caitlyn Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Sett in League of Legends

Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Sett, 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
5.4Sett
6.2Caitlyn
Caitlyn significantly out-farms Sett by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Caitlyn a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Sett players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
843Sett
929Caitlyn
Caitlyn heavily out-damages Sett by 85 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Sett 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
10,713Sett
10,726Caitlyn
Sett and Caitlyn generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 13 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.9Sett
0.8Caitlyn
Both Sett and Caitlyn provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,513Sett
437Caitlyn
Sett vastly out-sustains Caitlyn, healing and mitigating 1,076 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sett 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 Sett Build Against Caitlyn

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Caitlyn, providing the mobility and stats Sett needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sett against Caitlyn are Stridebreaker, Spear of Shojin and Overlord's Bloodmail. This combination gives Sett an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Caitlyn. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sett vs Caitlyn matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Sett early game win rateSett0.0%
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn100.0%
Late Game
Sett
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Sett late game win rateSett75.0%
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn25.0%

Caitlyn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Sett. This lopsided early game means Caitlyn can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Sett is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Caitlyn. Extended games heavily favor Sett, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Caitlyn must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Sett reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Sett 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 Sett Runes Against Caitlyn

Resolve rune tree - Sett primary runes vs CaitlynResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Sett rune vs CaitlynDemolish - best Sett rune vs CaitlynSecond Wind - best Sett rune vs CaitlynOvergrowth - best Sett rune vs Caitlyn
Precision rune tree - Sett secondary runes vs CaitlynPrecision
Last Stand - best Sett rune vs CaitlynTriumph - best Sett rune vs Caitlyn
50.0% WR

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


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

Sett 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
45.45%3085.688411,39846.1%45.1%
50.23%2196.21,01111,85952.8%48.4%
54.29%2105.993311,68858.8%50.4%
54.67%1505.875610,38556.9%52.9%
50.00%1285.578012,36352.6%48.9%
53.28%1225.891611,69950.0%55.1%
50.00%1186.393612,44140.5%55.3%
48.31%1186.089411,34139.1%54.2%
47.79%1135.887911,09550.0%45.9%
57.14%1126.41,37312,16551.2%60.6%
47.57%1035.388210,24839.5%53.3%
51.06%946.083412,61760.0%46.9%
56.38%945.71,08311,20160.5%52.9%
56.52%926.196512,00566.7%49.1%
56.52%926.097410,92354.8%58.0%
45.65%925.81,00511,10150.0%42.0%
50.00%905.71,09210,89350.0%50.0%
43.68%876.298611,55345.2%42.2%
51.85%816.097612,05661.8%44.7%
56.00%755.893011,58550.0%59.2%
48.61%725.786712,19059.1%44.0%
59.15%715.884711,89173.9%52.1%
50.70%715.187110,91250.0%51.2%
52.31%655.891612,19337.5%61.0%
63.08%656.897111,99263.0%63.2%
58.73%636.21,16912,61547.1%63.0%
57.14%636.01,03812,61652.2%60.0%
42.37%595.686512,53538.9%43.9%
35.09%575.472011,08240.0%31.3%
53.70%545.998812,44568.0%41.4%
38.00%505.996911,34038.9%37.5%
32.65%496.685412,27756.3%21.2%
43.75%486.493512,45235.3%48.4%
47.92%486.188611,89359.1%38.5%
47.92%486.182311,44650.0%46.1%
44.68%476.11,00611,09176.5%26.7%
52.17%465.285710,19865.0%42.3%
69.57%466.092612,25971.4%68.0%
53.66%416.093913,25158.3%51.7%
33.33%396.294111,56430.0%36.8%
57.89%385.991510,13466.7%50.0%
54.05%375.691512,05953.3%54.5%
65.71%355.888612,70376.9%59.1%
45.71%356.281612,30530.0%52.0%
59.38%326.291111,83077.8%52.2%
40.00%255.295911,84277.8%18.8%
62.50%245.578512,91450.0%65.0%
37.50%245.691011,65433.3%38.9%
73.91%235.190512,59078.6%66.7%
50.00%205.479211,31655.6%45.5%
33.33%185.087611,81720.0%38.5%
17.65%173.86809,90311.1%25.0%
68.75%165.495110,78050.0%80.0%
37.50%162.381011,72225.0%41.7%
46.67%155.298713,32125.0%54.5%
46.67%156.179712,84233.3%50.0%
60.00%154.570311,08471.4%50.0%
35.71%146.186813,29333.3%36.4%
46.15%131.865210,7170.0%60.0%
38.46%133.676712,28040.0%37.5%
41.67%123.970511,93871.4%0.0%
41.67%126.091812,10060.0%28.6%
33.33%122.866311,4290.0%44.4%
54.55%116.396411,54060.0%50.0%
70.00%105.599511,81560.0%80.0%
55.56%95.581613,088100.0%33.3%
0.00%95.27449,7600.0%0.0%
62.50%83.083210,54666.7%50.0%
75.00%85.193812,386100.0%60.0%
37.50%84.882712,50666.7%20.0%
50.00%82.27209,93233.3%100.0%
25.00%83.369610,0040.0%33.3%
50.00%85.073212,959100.0%33.3%
50.00%86.174913,7860.0%50.0%
57.14%76.363211,913100.0%25.0%
42.86%75.892112,9480.0%50.0%
71.43%73.959611,374100.0%50.0%
57.14%75.76367,73940.0%100.0%
57.14%75.883914,05650.0%60.0%
71.43%75.88499,08360.0%100.0%
42.86%75.175211,07650.0%33.3%
57.14%75.493010,5380.0%80.0%
71.43%72.66009,30366.7%75.0%
71.43%75.391511,508100.0%50.0%
16.67%62.478113,0880.0%25.0%
16.67%64.382610,7110.0%25.0%
16.67%63.467511,9750.0%16.7%
33.33%65.494111,4540.0%50.0%
83.33%62.986813,4920.0%83.3%
50.00%65.484310,7130.0%75.0%
83.33%64.161412,9780.0%83.3%
66.67%64.596012,7400.0%66.7%
40.00%56.096811,6560.0%50.0%
40.00%53.05626,32050.0%0.0%
60.00%54.966610,684100.0%33.3%
40.00%54.777310,65450.0%33.3%
100.00%53.073011,023100.0%100.0%
60.00%51.87449,92766.7%50.0%
60.00%56.982210,78150.0%100.0%

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Sett vs Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sett do against Caitlyn in League of Legends?

Sett wins the Sett 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 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Sett do against Caitlyn in the early game?

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

How does Sett do against Caitlyn in the late game?

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

Who wins the Sett vs Caitlyn matchup?

Sett wins the matchup against Caitlyn with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Sett is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Sett build against Caitlyn?

The best Sett build against Caitlyn includes Stridebreaker, Spear of Shojin, Overlord's Bloodmail with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Sett runes against Caitlyn?

The best Sett runes against Caitlyn use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Sett vs Caitlyn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Sett counter Caitlyn?

Yes, Sett has a favorable matchup against Caitlyn with a 50.0% win rate. Sett slightly edges out Caitlyn in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Sett against Caitlyn?

When playing Sett against Caitlyn, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Caitlyn. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.