Zyra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.5%
Pick Rate
2.2%

Zyravs Caitlyn

AMageSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zyra vs Caitlyn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Caitlyn wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Zyra based on 5 games. Caitlyn wins the early laning phase while Zyra scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zyra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zyra vs Caitlyn matchup.

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Zyra Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zyra 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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Zyra - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Zyra
40.0% WR
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Caitlyn vs Zyra matchup - 60.0% win rate
Caitlyn
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Zyra vs Caitlyn Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Zyra vs Caitlyn matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
4.7
CS / min
6.3
987
DMG / min
1,184
15,201
Gold / game
17,823
118
Heal / min
234
387
DMG Mitigated / min
453
1.9
CC / min
0.7
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Zyra vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary

The Zyra vs Caitlyn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Zyra's 40.0%, giving Caitlyn a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Caitlyn controls the early laning stage, but Zyra outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Caitlyn needs to press advantages before Zyra reaches their power spikes, while Zyra should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Zyra leads by 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn has a strong advantage in this matchup. Zyra 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.

Zyra vs Caitlyn Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Zyra in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.7Zyra
6.3Caitlyn
Caitlyn significantly out-farms Zyra by 1.6 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 24 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Caitlyn a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Zyra players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
987Zyra
1,184Caitlyn
Caitlyn heavily out-damages Zyra by 196 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Zyra 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
15,201Zyra
17,823Caitlyn
Caitlyn generates a commanding 2,622 more gold per game than Zyra. This substantial economic advantage means Caitlyn consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zyra should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.9Zyra
0.7Caitlyn
Zyra brings significantly more crowd control than Caitlyn, with 1.2 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Zyra 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
505Zyra
687Caitlyn
Caitlyn vastly out-sustains Zyra, healing and mitigating 181 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Caitlyn can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zyra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zyra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Zyra early game win rateZyra0.0%
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn100.0%
Late Game
Zyra
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Zyra late game win rateZyra50.0%
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn50.0%

Caitlyn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Zyra. This lopsided early game means Caitlyn 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 Zyra at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Caitlyn. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Caitlyn has the edge early, but Zyra gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Zyra Runes Against Caitlyn

Domination rune tree - Zyra primary runes vs CaitlynDomination
Electrocute - best Zyra rune vs CaitlynCheap Shot - best Zyra rune vs CaitlynGrisly Mementos - best Zyra rune vs CaitlynUltimate Hunter - best Zyra rune vs Caitlyn
Sorcery rune tree - Zyra secondary runes vs CaitlynSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Zyra rune vs CaitlynTranscendence - best Zyra rune vs Caitlyn
100.0% WR

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


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

Zyra 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
48.41%1572.17009,91738.3%52.7%
45.04%1312.16838,80242.9%46.7%
55.95%841.97519,43955.3%56.5%
59.76%822.07269,24557.6%61.2%
53.16%791.98009,28151.7%54.0%
57.14%771.97839,36051.6%60.9%
50.00%662.07589,35748.0%51.2%
44.44%631.97908,47750.0%38.7%
39.58%481.87169,34147.1%35.5%
34.04%471.97158,80327.8%37.9%
62.22%452.171210,76958.3%63.6%
53.33%452.087810,09558.8%50.0%
50.00%441.76579,60262.5%47.2%
53.49%432.07509,75350.0%56.0%
57.89%382.675010,03150.0%61.5%
45.71%352.18179,52953.3%40.0%
62.86%351.87099,00653.3%70.0%
42.86%352.174110,24850.0%38.1%
50.00%322.06608,76237.5%62.5%
45.16%312.385310,26261.5%33.3%
41.38%291.970210,00645.5%38.9%
62.96%271.87419,44785.7%55.0%
57.69%261.87279,16675.0%42.9%
69.23%261.97429,01761.5%76.9%
41.67%241.98138,53945.5%38.5%
41.67%241.881510,06025.0%50.0%
47.83%232.15708,29372.7%25.0%
47.83%235.08359,15442.9%55.6%
63.64%222.086710,10775.0%57.1%
40.91%221.98289,42377.8%15.4%
70.00%201.371910,08275.0%62.5%
47.37%191.76639,28433.3%60.0%
31.58%191.87628,98625.0%36.4%
63.16%192.379911,12875.0%60.0%
68.75%163.890311,06725.0%83.3%
40.00%152.391812,27440.0%40.0%
21.43%142.07769,32720.0%22.2%
35.71%142.674210,44625.0%40.0%
35.71%141.884110,01020.0%44.4%
35.71%142.16727,62433.3%37.5%
53.85%132.48579,97116.7%85.7%
69.23%131.665310,75866.7%71.4%
30.77%131.495114,81766.7%20.0%
92.31%131.793711,339100.0%88.9%
83.33%122.985811,54750.0%100.0%
58.33%122.29289,31583.3%33.3%
58.33%122.98228,96860.0%57.1%
63.64%112.27409,74140.0%83.3%
45.45%111.58189,91816.7%80.0%
70.00%104.788013,573100.0%62.5%
40.00%105.61,03113,0650.0%44.4%
70.00%103.47417,82660.0%80.0%
88.89%93.988710,341100.0%80.0%
55.56%91.48718,14350.0%66.7%
22.22%92.51,00312,48525.0%20.0%
55.56%94.989711,904100.0%42.9%
75.00%83.79028,05375.0%75.0%
75.00%81.97398,95033.3%100.0%
12.50%81.568912,01025.0%0.0%
28.57%73.11,06913,9820.0%33.3%
85.71%73.982911,737100.0%83.3%
57.14%74.985710,60766.7%50.0%
85.71%72.086313,578100.0%80.0%
42.86%71.77049,82033.3%50.0%
100.00%71.199815,382100.0%100.0%
57.14%70.982712,48633.3%75.0%
57.14%72.481011,9540.0%80.0%
66.67%61.667912,07566.7%66.7%
33.33%63.190613,1110.0%50.0%
16.67%61.462010,16525.0%0.0%
33.33%65.91,10110,45450.0%25.0%
33.33%65.072910,3730.0%66.7%
83.33%62.592312,107100.0%75.0%
33.33%65.51,02912,82933.3%33.3%
33.33%61.68239,39866.7%0.0%
40.00%55.779511,3390.0%50.0%
40.00%55.81,06110,6310.0%66.7%
0.00%57.098613,0890.0%0.0%
60.00%52.079313,506100.0%50.0%
80.00%51.955210,210100.0%75.0%
60.00%53.21,02110,64550.0%66.7%
20.00%52.35118,39650.0%0.0%
40.00%55.683611,1300.0%50.0%
60.00%53.077213,1030.0%60.0%
60.00%51.31,02314,27550.0%66.7%
40.00%54.798715,2010.0%50.0%
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Zyra vs Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zyra do against Caitlyn in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Zyra vs Caitlyn matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Zyra's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Zyra do against Caitlyn in the early game?

In the early game, Caitlyn has the advantage against Zyra 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 Zyra do against Caitlyn in the late game?

In the late game, Zyra takes over the Zyra vs Caitlyn matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Zyra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zyra vs Caitlyn matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Zyra with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Zyra build against Caitlyn?

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

What are the best Zyra runes against Caitlyn?

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

Does Zyra counter Caitlyn?

No, Zyra struggles against Caitlyn with only a 40.0% win rate. Caitlyn has the advantage in this matchup. Zyra players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Caitlyn's lead.

How do I play Zyra against Caitlyn?

When playing Zyra against Caitlyn, play cautiously and avoid Caitlyn's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Caitlyn in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.