Caitlyn

The figures worth remembering, read straight from the data — no editorial picking.

• Played almost exclusively Bot (99.2% of its games).
• Peak popularity in 2017: 529 games, 48.2% win rate.
• Dropped in playoffs: 11.7% of its games happen there, against 15.9% across the dataset.
• Games featuring it run 1.4 min longer than average (35m 14s against 33m 53s).
• Best duo: alongside Sett, 65.6% over 32 games (+17.4 pts against its own average).
• Hardest matchup: against Kai'Sa in Bot, 30.6% over 49 duels.
• Longest win streak: 12, from August 13, 2020 to August 15, 2020.
• The team that played it most is Team WE (73 games, 56.2%).
• Strongest on it: Gumayusi at 1662 domination rating over 42 games on Caitlyn.

How this champion performs in the current season, independently of its past. The sections below cover the full history and say so.

281 games this season, 52% win rate, 37th most played of the 155 champions picked in 2026. Win rate down 2.2 points against 2025.

Teams that played it most · 2026

Team	Games	WR
Karmine Corp	13	69.2%
T1	13	69.2%
Bilibili Gaming	12	58.3%
Hanwha Life Esports	12	91.7%
Movistar KOI	10	60%
Gen.G	10	80%

How far each player outplays his direct opponent when he picks this champion — not his career rating. Same 1500 scale, games on this champion only (20+).

1. 1 Gumayusi 1662 +43 Active #23 · #5 Bot · 42 games · 78.6%
2. 2 Ruler 1637 -106 Active #2 · #1 Bot · 33 games · 63.6%
3. 3 Uzi 1624 -31 · 56 games · 60.7%
4. 4 Mystic 1612 +64 · 46 games · 65.2%
5. 5 Deft 1569 -69 · 59 games · 59.3%
6. 6 FORG1VEN 1567 +21 · 32 games · 65.6%
7. 7 Piglet 1560 +6 · 42 games · 66.7%
8. 8 Viper 1551 -153 Active #4 · #2 Bot · 35 games · 48.6%
9. 9 Elk 1551 -58 Active #27 · #6 Bot · 25 games · 56%
10. 10 San (Guo Jun-Liang) 1545 -73 · 21 games · 71.4%
11. 11 Sneaky 1543 -56 · 29 games · 69%
12. 12 WildTurtle 1533 +19 · 50 games · 78%

All seasons combined — the current-season read is further up. How this champion is actually used: which role, which side of the map, and whether it shows up more in playoffs than in regular season.

Bars show pick volume, the line shows win rate. The dashed line marks 50%.

Across all seasons (2011–2026): a single season does not supply enough shared games. Allies seen at least 25 times alongside Caitlyn. The gap is measured against its own 48.2% average, not against 50%. The Role column is the one held by the ally.

Strongest

Ally	Role	Games	WR	Gap
Sett	Jungle	32	65.6%	+17.4
Neeko	Support	48	62.5%	+14.3
Aatrox	Top	63	61.9%	+13.7
Karthus	Mid	55	60%	+11.8
Swain	Mid	41	58.5%	+10.3
Anivia	Mid	31	58.1%	+9.9
Kassadin	Mid	76	57.9%	+9.7
Nidalee	Jungle	108	57.4%	+9.2

Weakest

Ally	Role	Games	WR	Gap
Viego	Jungle	25	16%	-32.2
Leona	Support	48	33.3%	-14.9
Hecarim	Jungle	32	34.4%	-13.8
Ziggs	Mid	39	35.9%	-12.3
Nocturne	Jungle	50	36%	-12.2
Lucian	Mid	26	38.5%	-9.7
Nunu & Willump	Jungle	65	38.5%	-9.7
Nami	Support	116	39.7%	-8.5

Across all seasons (2011–2026): direct opposition in the same role, over at least 25 duels.

Favourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Aphelios	Bot	27	63%	+14.8
Graves	Bot	29	62.1%	+13.9
Corki	Bot	81	55.6%	+7.4
Jinx	Bot	107	53.3%	+5.1
Jhin	Bot	272	52.9%	+4.7
Varus	Bot	319	52%	+3.8
Ezreal	Bot	359	49.6%	+1.4
Sivir	Bot	135	49.6%	+1.4

Unfavourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Kai'Sa	Bot	49	30.6%	-17.6
Xayah	Bot	115	36.5%	-11.7
Kalista	Bot	95	38.9%	-9.3
Kog'Maw	Bot	102	41.2%	-7
Vayne	Bot	79	43%	-5.2
Draven	Bot	36	44.4%	-3.8
Miss Fortune	Bot	88	45.5%	-2.7
Tristana	Bot	99	45.5%	-2.7

All seasons combined, so defunct leagues show up too — EU LCS and NA LCS became the LEC and the LCS. Where this champion is played, and by whom: regional habits are often stronger than any global trend.

By league

• LPL 689 · 45.7%
• NA LCS 415 · 48.4%
• EU LCS 411 · 49.4%
• LCK 400 · 51%
• Worlds 170 · 43.5%
• Champions / OGN 170 · 45.3%
• LMS 159 · 49.1%
• LEC 132 · 51.5%

Teams that played it most

Team	Games	WR
Team WE	73	56.2%
Counter Logic Gaming	61	49.2%
TSM	58	67.2%
KT Rolster	53	60.4%
Oh My God	51	58.8%
T1	50	72%
Team Liquid	49	59.2%
G2 Esports	48	58.3%
EDward Gaming	46	58.7%
LGD Gaming	46	45.7%

Short answers meant to stand on their own, out of context.

What is the best duo with Caitlyn?

Sett as Jungle: 65.6% wins over 32 games together, +17.4 points against Caitlyn's 48.2% average.

Which champion counters Caitlyn in Bot?

Kai'Sa in Bot: Caitlyn only wins 30.6% of their 49 direct duels, -17.6 points below its average.

Which lane does Caitlyn play in pro?

Mainly Bot, which accounts for 99.2% of its 2,851 major-league games, with a 48.2% win rate.

Is Caitlyn good in professional play?

Over 2,851 major-league games since 2011, Caitlyn holds a 48.2% win rate. Its most played season was 2017 with 529 games, and it was last picked on September 20, 2026.

Longest consecutive runs of wins and losses, with the dates that bound them. Long runs come as much from schedule as from form.

Record	Value
Longest win streak	12 · August 13, 2020 → August 15, 2020
Longest loss streak	10 · April 19, 2013 → April 21, 2013
Average game length	35m 14s · 33m 53s
Longest game	74m 05s · 100 Thieves vs Clutch Gaming
Shortest game	14m 55s · BEbleiz eSPORTS vs EVEVG-Serv