Patch: 16.4
Patch: 16.4
Tier Tier 1
Win Rate 49.6%
Win Rate Change
-0.1%
Pick rate 8.1%
Ban rate 15.3%
Matches 23,853
Playstyle Builds
Pro Builds
Patch: 16.4
Runes
Precision
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Resolve
Press the Attack
Lethal Tempo
Fleet Footwork
Conqueror
Absorb Life
Triumph
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Haste
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Cut Down
Last Stand
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Resolve
Axiom Arcanist
Manaflow Band
Nimbus Cloak
Transcendence
Celerity
Absolute Focus
Scorch
Waterwalking
Gathering Storm
5008
5005
5007
5008
5010
5001
5011
5013
5001
Summoner Spells
Items
Starting Items
Health Potion
Doran's Blade
Build Order
Pickaxe
Serrated Dirk
Cloak of Agility
The Collector
Dagger
Dagger
Boots
Berserker's Greaves
B. F. Sword
Pickaxe
Cloak of Agility
Infinity Edge
Completed Items
The Collector
Berserker's Greaves
Infinity Edge
Stormrazor
Hexoptics C44
Lord Dominik's Regards
Rapid Firecannon
Situational Items
Bloodthirster
Guardian Angel
Yun Tal Wildarrows
Phantom Dancer
Mercurial Scimitar
Immortal Shieldbow
Kraken Slayer

Ability Max Order

64%

114,828 games

Piltover Peacemaker Q
Yordle Snap Trap W
90 Caliber Net E
Headshot
Piltover Peacemaker
Yordle Snap Trap
90 Caliber Net
Ace in the Hole
1
Q
2
W
3
E
4
Q
5
Q
6
R
7
Q
8
W
9
Q
10
W
11
R
12
W
13
W
14
E
15
E
16
R
17
E
18
E
Damage Breakdown
94%

Key Insights

  • Enemies affected by
    W
    always take full damage from
    Q
    .
  • Enemies affected by
    W
    or
    E
    can be Headshot from double range.
  • P
    gains two stacks instead of one when Caitlyn autos from a brush.
  • R
    can be intercepted by other enemy champions to tank the shot.
  • W
    temporarily reveals the affected area, and grants True Sight of enemies who step on them.

Strengths

  • Best with items that enhance her attack damage, critical strike chance, and armor penetration.
  • Excels at sieging and defending objectives with
    W
    .
  • From level 6 onwards, Caitlyn can use
    R
    off cooldown to chunk an enemy in lane.
  • Very strong laner, and is considered to be a lane bully.

Weaknesses

  • Any champion with a dash can proc every
    W
    in a line, directly countering her trap setups.
  • Has a weaker mid-game compared to other marksmen.
  • E
    has a cooldown of 16 seconds at rank 1. Once used, she can be punished.
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