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Caitlyn Counters

Caitlyn

Caitlyn, the Sheriff of Piltover

Who beats Caitlyn in League of Legends, which picks to avoid and how to play the lane. Every matchup comes with the reason it works.

  • Bot
  • Marksman
  • Ranged · 650 range
  • 325 move speed
  • Patch 16.21

Best picks against Caitlyn

These champions have the tools to beat Caitlyn.

  1. Samira
    Samira

    Samira dashes onto Caitlyn and blocks her headshots and ultimate with Blade Whirl.

  2. Twitch
    Twitch

    Twitch ambushes Caitlyn from stealth and wins the fight at close range, where her range advantage is gone.

  3. Tristana
    Tristana

    Tristana jumps onto Caitlyn and wins all-ins.

Worst picks against Caitlyn

Caitlyn usually wins these matchups.

  1. Jinx
    Jinx

    Caitlyn outranges Jinx's minigun by a wide margin and wins the lane with poke and headshots.

  2. Ezreal
    Ezreal

    Caitlyn outranges Ezreal's auto attacks and zones him off farm with traps and headshots.

  3. Kai'Sa
    Kai'Sa

    Caitlyn outranges Kai'Sa in lane and punishes her short range with constant poke.

  4. Vayne
    Vayne

    Caitlyn outranges Vayne in lane and zones her off the wave with traps and headshots.

How to counter Caitlyn

  1. Avoid her traps (Yordle Snap Trap); stepping in one gives her a free headshot.

  2. All-in her with gap closers; she wins long-range trades.

  3. An ally can block Ace in the Hole by stepping into the shot's path.

  4. Stand behind minions against Piltover Peacemaker.

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Samira, Twitch and Tristana are strong picks against Caitlyn. Samira dashes onto Caitlyn and blocks her headshots and ultimate with Blade Whirl.
Caitlyn usually has the advantage against Jinx, Ezreal, Kai'Sa and Vayne, so avoid those picks when Caitlyn is likely in the bot lane.
Avoid her traps (Yordle Snap Trap); stepping in one gives her a free headshot. All-in her with gap closers; she wins long-range trades.
Caitlyn has clear weaknesses that the right pick and good timing can exploit. Even without a counter pick, following the tips on this page will make the lane much easier.

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