Syndra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Syndravs Caitlyn

BMage
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Syndra vs Caitlyn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Caitlyn wins with a 58.8% win rate (+17.6%) over Syndra based on 17 games. Syndra wins the early laning phase while Caitlyn scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Syndra vs Caitlyn matchup.

Syndra Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Syndra 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.

Compare against an opponent
Caitlyn - 41.2% win rateCaitlyn(41.2%)
Syndra - 41.2% win rate in this matchup
Syndra
41.2% WR
VS
Caitlyn vs Syndra matchup - 58.8% win rate
Caitlyn
58.8% WR

Who Wins the Syndra vs Caitlyn Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Syndra vs Caitlyn matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 17
41.2%
Win Rate
58.8%
6.7
CS / min
6.9
880
DMG / min
839
14,158
Gold / game
14,850
81
Heal / min
175
342
DMG Mitigated / min
405
1.5
CC / min
0.7
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
30.0%
Late Game WR
70.0%

Syndra vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary

The Syndra vs Caitlyn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 58.8% win rate compared to Syndra's 41.2%, giving Caitlyn a 17.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Syndra controls the early laning stage, but Caitlyn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Syndra 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 Syndra leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn has a strong advantage in this matchup. Syndra 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.

Syndra vs Caitlyn Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Syndra in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.7Syndra
6.9Caitlyn
Syndra 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
880Syndra
839Caitlyn
Syndra deals 41 more champion damage per minute than Caitlyn. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Caitlyn choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Syndra's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
14,158Syndra
14,850Caitlyn
Caitlyn earns 692 more gold per game than Syndra, 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
1.5Syndra
0.7Caitlyn
Syndra provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Caitlyn, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Syndra coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
423Syndra
580Caitlyn
Caitlyn vastly out-sustains Syndra, healing and mitigating 157 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Caitlyn can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Syndra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Syndra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Syndra Build Against Caitlyn

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Caitlyn, providing the mobility and stats Syndra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Syndra against Caitlyn are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Syndra an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Syndra vs Caitlyn matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Syndra
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Syndra early game win rateSyndra57.1%
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn42.9%
Late Game
Caitlyn
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Syndra late game win rateSyndra30.0%
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn70.0%

Syndra dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Caitlyn. This lopsided early game means Syndra 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 70.0% win rate — 40.0 points above Syndra. 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: Syndra 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 Syndra Runes Against Caitlyn

Sorcery rune tree - Syndra primary runes vs CaitlynSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Syndra rune vs CaitlynManaflow Band - best Syndra rune vs CaitlynTranscendence - best Syndra rune vs CaitlynGathering Storm - best Syndra rune vs Caitlyn
Precision rune tree - Syndra secondary runes vs CaitlynPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Syndra rune vs CaitlynCoup de Grace - best Syndra rune vs Caitlyn
100.0% WR

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


Syndra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Syndra'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 Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Syndra matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.55%1827.294212,97042.1%56.6%
51.75%1437.186212,25457.6%46.8%
50.36%1396.885812,25547.5%52.5%
51.13%1337.190412,68554.5%48.7%
48.80%1256.583612,09144.2%51.2%
57.02%1146.684112,75950.0%61.8%
40.38%1046.998613,42548.5%36.6%
41.58%1016.781711,42738.6%43.9%
54.46%1016.788311,45844.4%62.5%
41.58%1016.579511,49843.5%40.0%
52.87%877.097612,06769.2%39.6%
39.24%796.782511,92234.2%43.9%
53.16%796.883711,65063.6%45.6%
50.00%786.594512,56530.3%64.4%
42.47%736.791912,32041.4%43.2%
50.70%716.790712,54054.5%47.4%
53.73%676.893212,25748.3%57.9%
43.75%646.678512,04737.5%47.5%
58.06%627.079912,15756.7%59.4%
54.24%597.493612,88056.0%52.9%
54.39%576.994312,61852.2%55.9%
59.65%577.295212,77682.6%44.1%
55.36%567.080010,42957.1%53.6%
50.00%546.889012,74454.2%46.7%
46.30%546.698313,82255.0%41.2%
45.28%536.496211,58142.9%48.0%
54.72%536.786610,96855.6%53.9%
58.00%507.097212,31761.9%55.2%
41.67%486.681112,58731.6%48.3%
50.00%486.691312,40538.9%56.7%
59.09%447.288812,48252.4%65.2%
65.91%446.994912,34955.0%75.0%
53.49%437.298212,90464.7%46.1%
76.32%387.21,01213,53183.3%70.0%
44.12%346.990212,38650.0%38.9%
50.00%346.583011,83537.5%61.1%
46.88%326.61,10913,52840.0%50.0%
53.13%326.988813,32666.7%45.0%
65.63%327.41,04313,32560.0%70.6%
48.39%317.382412,72271.4%29.4%
44.44%276.81,07412,28266.7%26.7%
48.00%256.789613,05860.0%45.0%
29.17%246.886813,9860.0%35.0%
54.17%247.297713,24260.0%50.0%
39.13%236.71,01913,12333.3%41.2%
40.91%226.896413,00823.1%66.7%
33.33%216.086210,86140.0%27.3%
63.16%197.398113,42650.0%72.7%
33.33%186.688611,84425.0%40.0%
55.56%186.996514,37857.1%54.5%
44.44%187.091513,15650.0%41.7%
52.94%176.394712,66766.7%45.5%
41.18%176.591215,03066.7%35.7%
70.59%176.281411,90671.4%70.0%
41.18%176.788014,15857.1%30.0%
50.00%167.697213,54012.5%87.5%
40.00%157.090710,83337.5%42.9%
40.00%157.378610,71540.0%40.0%
64.29%146.886711,36260.0%66.7%
53.85%136.998414,0490.0%70.0%
33.33%127.285312,86440.0%28.6%
41.67%126.81,00214,69375.0%25.0%
45.45%116.490511,85650.0%40.0%
33.33%96.57879,81940.0%25.0%
77.78%97.189013,28380.0%75.0%
66.67%96.891714,81050.0%80.0%
55.56%93.67139,84950.0%60.0%
66.67%96.785312,24375.0%60.0%
55.56%96.596112,90866.7%33.3%
55.56%96.899013,76425.0%80.0%
37.50%87.31,07613,02925.0%50.0%
62.50%83.395911,714100.0%50.0%
50.00%87.698615,911100.0%42.9%
37.50%87.81,26514,0980.0%42.9%
75.00%85.31,12213,48075.0%75.0%
57.14%77.31,22716,6560.0%66.7%
42.86%77.586015,7430.0%50.0%
42.86%77.196713,839100.0%33.3%
66.67%64.21,04513,564100.0%50.0%
33.33%67.387710,70650.0%0.0%
66.67%67.31,05116,11066.7%66.7%
66.67%64.266210,10150.0%75.0%
50.00%67.174712,53950.0%50.0%
83.33%67.01,10213,042100.0%66.7%
66.67%66.91,18312,90466.7%66.7%
60.00%56.01,08111,349100.0%50.0%
40.00%53.36917,86440.0%0.0%
60.00%55.192914,0650.0%75.0%
60.00%56.384510,31950.0%100.0%
80.00%56.31,12413,342100.0%75.0%
40.00%56.88069,11225.0%100.0%

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Syndra vs Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Syndra do against Caitlyn in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Syndra vs Caitlyn matchup with a 58.8% win rate compared to Syndra's 41.2%, a 17.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Syndra do against Caitlyn in the early game?

In the early game, Syndra has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Syndra players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Syndra do against Caitlyn in the late game?

In the late game, Caitlyn takes over the Syndra vs Caitlyn matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to 30.0%. Caitlyn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Syndra vs Caitlyn matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Syndra with a 58.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 17.6 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 games analyzed.

What is the best Syndra build against Caitlyn?

The best Syndra build against Caitlyn includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Syndra runes against Caitlyn?

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

Does Syndra counter Caitlyn?

No, Syndra struggles against Caitlyn with only a 41.2% win rate. Caitlyn has the advantage in this matchup. Syndra players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Caitlyn's lead.

How do I play Syndra against Caitlyn?

When playing Syndra 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.