Ziggs - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.9%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Ziggsvs Caitlyn

AMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ziggs vs Caitlyn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Ziggs wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Caitlyn based on 252 games. Ziggs holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Ziggs build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ziggs vs Caitlyn matchup.

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Ziggs Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ziggs 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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Ziggs - 58.3% win rate in this matchup
Ziggs
58.3% WR
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Caitlyn vs Ziggs matchup - 41.7% win rate
Caitlyn
41.7% WR

Who Wins the Ziggs vs Caitlyn Matchup?

Ziggs wins the Ziggs vs Caitlyn matchup
Winner
Ziggs
Matches: 252
58.3%
Win Rate
41.7%
6.9
CS / min
6.7
1,002
DMG / min
770
12,542
Gold / game
12,403
72
Heal / min
187
289
DMG Mitigated / min
367
0.6
CC / min
0.6
71.3%
Early Game WR
28.7%
50.6%
Late Game WR
49.4%

Ziggs vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary

The Ziggs vs Caitlyn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 252 recent matches analyzed, Ziggs wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 41.7%, giving Ziggs a 16.7 percentage point advantage. Ziggs dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Caitlyn players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Caitlyn leads by 192 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ziggs 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.

Ziggs vs Caitlyn Laning Phase Breakdown

Ziggs wins the laning phase against Caitlyn in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.9Ziggs
6.7Caitlyn
Ziggs 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
1,002Ziggs
770Caitlyn
Ziggs heavily out-damages Caitlyn by 233 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 Ziggs's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,542Ziggs
12,403Caitlyn
Ziggs and Caitlyn generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 139 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.6Ziggs
0.6Caitlyn
Both Ziggs and Caitlyn provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
362Ziggs
554Caitlyn
Caitlyn vastly out-sustains Ziggs, healing and mitigating 192 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Caitlyn can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ziggs is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ziggs, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ziggs
71.3%
+42.6% advantage
Ziggs early game win rateZiggs71.3%
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn28.7%
Late Game
Ziggs
50.6%
+1.3% advantage
Ziggs late game win rateZiggs50.6%
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn49.4%

Ziggs dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.3% win rate — a 42.6 percentage point lead over Caitlyn. This lopsided early game means Ziggs can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Ziggs at 50.6% win rate — only 1.3 points ahead of Caitlyn. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best Ziggs Runes Against Caitlyn

Sorcery rune tree - Ziggs primary runes vs CaitlynSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Ziggs rune vs CaitlynManaflow Band - best Ziggs rune vs CaitlynTranscendence - best Ziggs rune vs CaitlynScorch - best Ziggs rune vs Caitlyn
Inspiration rune tree - Ziggs secondary runes vs CaitlynInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Ziggs rune vs CaitlynMagical Footwear - best Ziggs rune vs Caitlyn
65.3% WR

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


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

Ziggs 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
58.33%2526.91,00212,54271.3%50.6%
49.55%2206.41,01912,24257.8%43.9%
56.35%1266.81,02613,87348.4%59.0%
53.78%1196.899811,84257.7%50.8%
46.88%966.992410,73751.9%40.9%
47.31%936.51,07312,70144.1%49.1%
49.35%777.095912,55848.5%50.0%
53.42%737.21,00912,12251.6%54.8%
55.22%676.798712,82542.3%63.4%
50.00%607.11,03013,25370.8%36.1%
52.54%596.291010,38656.3%48.1%
47.27%556.698413,21960.0%42.5%
64.81%546.41,03311,91156.5%71.0%
50.00%546.81,03514,17163.6%46.5%
52.83%536.998212,86166.7%41.4%
48.94%476.81,08012,21647.4%50.0%
42.22%456.21,01013,33975.0%35.1%
44.19%436.91,07912,57150.0%40.0%
39.02%417.51,00612,44538.5%39.3%
50.00%384.696012,41642.9%51.6%
37.84%376.490211,11421.4%47.8%
51.43%357.01,02713,14254.5%50.0%
48.57%357.21,07012,22450.0%47.1%
40.00%356.61,08612,57313.3%60.0%
41.18%345.094311,90238.5%42.9%
56.25%327.21,05411,83152.9%60.0%
57.14%286.81,04112,44275.0%50.0%
35.71%286.61,07712,44822.2%42.1%
56.00%256.31,04213,56937.5%64.7%
56.00%256.41,21112,54650.0%58.8%
50.00%246.51,00910,42250.0%50.0%
31.82%226.985211,55944.4%23.1%
45.45%226.61,10413,48683.3%31.3%
57.14%216.790512,68440.0%62.5%
52.38%217.31,03313,56460.0%45.5%
45.00%206.51,14513,86560.0%40.0%
23.53%176.51,04013,4480.0%33.3%
58.82%176.487010,67244.4%75.0%
52.94%176.099510,77962.5%44.4%
76.47%176.392510,29071.4%80.0%
70.59%176.51,13315,07071.4%70.0%
52.94%177.41,08113,92766.7%45.5%
53.33%156.596811,50840.0%60.0%
57.14%146.41,08511,256100.0%25.0%
76.92%135.71,26915,432100.0%75.0%
53.85%136.81,21712,54440.0%62.5%
33.33%126.91,07010,34733.3%33.3%
41.67%126.81,13415,42360.0%28.6%
33.33%125.597210,99466.7%22.2%
63.64%115.796412,2180.0%70.0%
45.45%117.093810,46128.6%75.0%
45.45%115.91,3166,63950.0%33.3%
30.00%105.583814,4620.0%37.5%
60.00%107.284411,65566.7%57.1%
70.00%106.61,03213,967100.0%57.1%
50.00%103.11,02810,27442.9%66.7%
55.56%96.587611,4980.0%83.3%
33.33%96.786612,27533.3%33.3%
50.00%86.58218,37742.9%100.0%
50.00%86.891811,42860.0%33.3%
37.50%86.882311,29240.0%33.3%
50.00%86.71,21110,78960.0%33.3%
62.50%83.994510,24050.0%75.0%
14.29%72.493910,6070.0%25.0%
42.86%77.180810,8190.0%60.0%
57.14%78.11,0088,56866.7%0.0%
28.57%76.11,14215,029100.0%16.7%
71.43%76.694811,52950.0%100.0%
71.43%77.093211,28275.0%66.7%
42.86%77.71,26912,642100.0%20.0%
42.86%74.91,14813,659100.0%33.3%
57.14%76.71,37814,32850.0%60.0%
16.67%63.998613,0620.0%16.7%
16.67%66.11,1548,7310.0%33.3%
20.00%56.25926,64633.3%0.0%
80.00%56.380411,86250.0%100.0%
80.00%56.41,13014,15650.0%100.0%
20.00%56.595711,742100.0%0.0%
80.00%56.91,25312,330100.0%66.7%
40.00%56.51,08912,8660.0%50.0%
60.00%57.080210,27175.0%0.0%

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Ziggs vs Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ziggs do against Caitlyn in League of Legends?

Ziggs wins the Ziggs vs Caitlyn matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 252 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Ziggs do against Caitlyn in the early game?

In the early game, Ziggs has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 71.3% win rate versus 28.7%. Ziggs players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ziggs do against Caitlyn in the late game?

In the late game, Ziggs takes over the Ziggs vs Caitlyn matchup with a 50.6% win rate compared to 49.4%. Ziggs scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ziggs vs Caitlyn matchup?

Ziggs wins the matchup against Caitlyn with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Ziggs is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 252 games analyzed.

What is the best Ziggs build against Caitlyn?

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

What are the best Ziggs runes against Caitlyn?

The best Ziggs runes against Caitlyn use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 65.3% win rate in the Ziggs vs Caitlyn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ziggs counter Caitlyn?

Yes, Ziggs has a favorable matchup against Caitlyn with a 58.3% win rate. Ziggs strongly counters Caitlyn in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Ziggs against Caitlyn?

When playing Ziggs 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.