Syndra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
2.2%

Syndravs Caitlyn

CMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Syndra vs Caitlyn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Syndra wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Caitlyn based on 16 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 - 62.5% win rateCaitlyn(62.5%)
Syndra - 62.5% win rate in this matchup
Syndra
62.5% WR
VS
Caitlyn vs Syndra matchup - 37.5% win rate
Caitlyn
37.5% WR

Who Wins the Syndra vs Caitlyn Matchup?

Syndra wins the Syndra vs Caitlyn matchup
Winner
Syndra
Matches: 16
62.5%
Win Rate
37.5%
7.2
CS / min
7.2
969
DMG / min
776
14,007
Gold / game
12,809
82
Heal / min
171
294
DMG Mitigated / min
337
1.6
CC / min
0.6
77.8%
Early Game WR
22.2%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Syndra vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary

The Syndra vs Caitlyn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 16 recent matches analyzed, Syndra wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 37.5%, giving Syndra a 25.0 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 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Syndra players can confidently pick into Caitlyn and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Caitlyn away from CS whenever possible. 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

Syndra wins the laning phase against Caitlyn in League of Legends

Syndra is favored during the laning phase against Caitlyn, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Syndra holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.2Syndra
7.2Caitlyn
Syndra and Caitlyn farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
969Syndra
776Caitlyn
Syndra heavily out-damages Caitlyn by 193 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 Syndra's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,007Syndra
12,809Caitlyn
Syndra generates a commanding 1,199 more gold per game than Caitlyn. This substantial economic advantage means Syndra consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Caitlyn should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.6Syndra
0.6Caitlyn
Syndra brings significantly more crowd control than Caitlyn, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Syndra 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
376Syndra
508Caitlyn
Caitlyn heals and mitigates 132 more damage per minute than Syndra, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Caitlyn to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Syndra.

Best Syndra Build Against Caitlyn

Crimson Lucidity 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 Cosmic Drive, Zhonya's Hourglass and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Syndra 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 Syndra vs Caitlyn matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Syndra
77.8%
+55.6% advantage
Syndra early game win rateSyndra77.8%
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn22.2%
Late Game
Caitlyn
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Syndra late game win rateSyndra42.9%
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn57.1%

Syndra dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 77.8% win rate — a 55.6 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 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

Inspiration rune tree - Syndra primary runes vs CaitlynInspiration
First Strike - best Syndra rune vs CaitlynCash Back - best Syndra rune vs CaitlynBiscuit Delivery - best Syndra rune vs CaitlynCosmic Insight - best Syndra rune vs Caitlyn
Sorcery rune tree - Syndra secondary runes vs CaitlynSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Syndra rune vs CaitlynTranscendence - best Syndra rune vs Caitlyn
100.0% WR

Running Inspiration primary with Sorcery secondary allows Syndra to press their advantage against Caitlyn, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Syndra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.04%1297.393112,75149.2%60.3%
46.07%897.091912,96650.0%43.6%
50.00%846.885111,63640.0%59.1%
51.85%817.290913,13051.3%52.4%
52.56%787.384812,64655.6%50.0%
45.83%727.080813,01541.9%48.8%
44.78%676.479211,52944.8%44.7%
62.07%586.799613,99473.9%54.3%
50.00%546.992112,08943.3%58.3%
39.22%517.088613,35433.3%43.3%
40.82%496.674711,69523.8%53.6%
54.35%467.291112,93255.0%53.9%
48.84%436.780412,39344.4%52.0%
42.86%426.983511,61942.1%43.5%
59.52%427.086612,85426.7%77.8%
64.29%426.978811,43565.2%63.2%
52.38%427.095212,82152.6%52.2%
43.90%416.587011,26045.0%42.9%
47.50%406.999613,60450.0%45.8%
52.50%407.095113,76650.0%53.9%
55.56%367.080112,03360.0%45.5%
52.78%367.01,02013,39542.9%59.1%
47.22%366.882410,06640.9%57.1%
37.14%357.081310,77134.8%41.7%
54.55%337.291513,64766.7%47.6%
65.63%327.01,07214,11163.6%66.7%
58.06%317.41,02513,88564.7%50.0%
51.61%317.01,01113,79260.0%43.8%
37.93%296.980212,04841.7%35.3%
55.17%297.089312,26573.3%35.7%
60.00%257.187712,74645.5%71.4%
39.13%237.284011,86833.3%50.0%
61.90%217.31,01812,21066.7%58.3%
25.00%207.090211,53822.2%27.3%
40.00%207.692513,00642.9%38.5%
52.63%197.01,02813,4750.0%71.4%
55.56%186.998712,65533.3%66.7%
55.56%186.585012,49842.9%63.6%
70.59%177.81,20513,80077.8%62.5%
47.06%177.297513,92437.5%55.6%
56.25%167.796215,264100.0%36.4%
43.75%166.687113,10120.0%54.5%
62.50%167.296914,00777.8%42.9%
60.00%157.687813,43662.5%57.1%
60.00%156.986613,97880.0%50.0%
64.29%147.394113,07666.7%62.5%
50.00%146.889613,06783.3%25.0%
38.46%137.21,02312,79842.9%33.3%
53.85%137.187610,64962.5%40.0%
61.54%137.088414,04166.7%57.1%
50.00%127.194611,92566.7%33.3%
66.67%127.183612,79262.5%75.0%
55.56%96.899115,7870.0%71.4%
33.33%97.399211,99928.6%50.0%
37.50%86.81,03812,80040.0%33.3%
57.14%77.689013,21050.0%66.7%
42.86%75.881910,10640.0%50.0%
42.86%76.71,01311,89233.3%50.0%
66.67%67.08819,08450.0%100.0%
50.00%67.91,08615,078100.0%40.0%
83.33%65.790914,734100.0%80.0%
50.00%66.694412,37333.3%66.7%
50.00%67.082911,19750.0%50.0%
83.33%66.51,08015,590100.0%75.0%
66.67%67.71,03716,00250.0%75.0%
0.00%57.690213,6370.0%0.0%
80.00%56.484513,566100.0%66.7%
60.00%57.51,03214,08233.3%100.0%
60.00%57.395612,89766.7%50.0%
60.00%52.485211,91450.0%66.7%
40.00%57.069511,8570.0%66.7%

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Syndra vs Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Syndra do against Caitlyn in League of Legends?

Syndra wins the Syndra vs Caitlyn matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Syndra do against Caitlyn in the early game?

In the early game, Syndra has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 77.8% win rate versus 22.2%. 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 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Caitlyn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Syndra vs Caitlyn matchup?

Syndra wins the matchup against Caitlyn with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Syndra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.

What is the best Syndra build against Caitlyn?

The best Syndra build against Caitlyn includes Cosmic Drive, Zhonya's Hourglass, Blackfire Torch with Crimson Lucidity. 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 Syndra runes against Caitlyn?

The best Syndra runes against Caitlyn use the Inspiration primary tree with Sorcery 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?

Yes, Syndra has a favorable matchup against Caitlyn with a 62.5% win rate. Syndra strongly counters Caitlyn in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Syndra against Caitlyn?

When playing Syndra 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.