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Caitlyn

Caitlyn ADC Build

Runes, items & skill order

Marksman

Patch 26.20

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Role
Win rate49.76%
Pick rate19.43%
Ban rate26.93%
TierS

All servers · Patch 26.20 · 2026-10-13 00:41 UTC · Data sources

Build Caitlyn Bot

Keystone rune

Lethal Tempo

Precision + Sorcery

Core items

  1. item 2523Hexoptics C44
  2. item 3031Infinity Edge
  3. item 3094Rapid Firecannon

Skill priority

Q → W → E

View the level-by-level order

Compare win rates by rank

Choose a rank to load its own build and statistics. Win rates describe different player samples; they do not measure how easy a rank is.

RankWin rateCore build sample
Emerald+49.33%22,657
All ranks49.76%102,773
Iron48.11%2,881
Bronze50.19%12,958
Silver50.08%19,918
Gold50.06%25,318
Platinum49.83%23,687
Emerald49.54%15,351
Diamond48.95%5,504
Master48.92%2,481
Grandmaster49.69%140
Challenger50.95%48

Caitlyn Runes

Caitlyn ADC Build
49.76% WR
Precision Primary
Sorcery Secondary
Stat Shards
Offense
Adaptive Force Attack Speed Ability Haste
Attack Speed
Flex
Adaptive Force Movement Speed Health Scaling
Adaptive Force
Defense
Health Tenacity and Slow Resist Health Scaling
Health Scaling
Summoner Spells 49.76%
Flash Flash
Barrier Barrier

Caitlyn ADC Items

Starting items
item 1086
item 2003
49.71% WR 511,129 matches
Most popular starting combination
Core items
item 2523
→
item 3031
→
item 3094
→
item 3006
55.33% WR 102,773 matches
Popular core combination
Fourth item options
item 3094
Rapid Firecannon 55.98% WR 100,214 matches
item 3036
Lord Dominik's Regards 58.65% WR 88,784 matches
item 3033
Mortal Reminder 52.33% WR 26,246 matches
item 2523
Hexoptics C44 56.80% WR 18,312 matches
item 3072
Bloodthirster 56.94% WR 11,761 matches
Fifth item options
item 3026
Guardian Angel 59.01% WR 44,286 matches
item 3072
Bloodthirster 57.22% WR 40,852 matches
item 3094
Rapid Firecannon 55.29% WR 7,656 matches
item 3036
Lord Dominik's Regards 56.21% WR 5,885 matches
item 2523
Hexoptics C44 57.43% WR 4,301 matches
Sixth item options
item 3026
Guardian Angel 59.57% WR 14,345 matches
item 3072
Bloodthirster 58.91% WR 10,909 matches
item 3139
Mercurial Scimitar 56.06% WR 2,180 matches
item 3095
Stormrazor 55.37% WR 2,001 matches
item 2523
Hexoptics C44 54.89% WR 1,614 matches

Skill priority

Q
→
W
→
E
49.76% WR

Skill order

Most popular ability leveling order · source levels 1–15

Levels 1–5

Ability12345
QQ··QQ
W·W···
E··E··
R·····

Levels 6–10

Ability678910
Q·Q·Q·
W··W·W
E·····
RR····

Levels 11–15

Ability1112131415
Q·····
W·WW··
E···EE
RR····
Q Piltover Peacemaker
1
4
5
7
9
W Yordle Snap Trap
2
8
10
12
13
E 90 Caliber Net
3
14
15
R Ace in the Hole
6
11
P Headshot

Champion win rate against each opponent, for the selected role and rank. Small samples are less reliable.

Weak against

XerathXerath44.61%2,618 matchesKatarinaKatarina44.67%2,243 matchesHweiHwei45.47%2,285 matchesVeigarVeigar46.21%5,259 matchesZiggsZiggs46.40%8,103 matches

Strong against

VarusVarus52.78%11,577 matchesYunaraYunara52.32%28,650 matchesCorkiCorki52.23%3,588 matchesEzrealEzreal52.23%46,232 matchesDravenDraven51.65%12,502 matches

Caitlyn Bot build guide: runes, items and skill order

This Caitlyn Bot build covers League of Legends patch 16.20. Compare the selected runes, starting items and core purchases before the match, then adapt your later purchases to enemy damage and defenses. The source recommendations use the All ranks filter across all servers.

For Caitlyn runes, this setup uses Lethal Tempo with Sorcery as the secondary path. Check the highlighted stat shards as well: they are part of the rune page, not extra items. Hover or tap a rune to read its effect before deciding whether it suits your matchup.

The displayed Caitlyn skill order starts with Q and prioritizes Q → W → E. The level-by-level grid covers the first 15 levels supplied by the source. Follow that sequence as a reference while accounting for what your lane or team needs. Item win rates describe completed purchases and should be read alongside their game counts.

Which items should you build on Caitlyn Bot?

The most popular core items in this Caitlyn Bot build are Hexoptics C44 → Infinity Edge → Rapid Firecannon. Check starting items and boots separately, then compare later item options against the enemy team. This is a reference for patch 26.20, not a fixed purchase order for every match.

Which runes should you choose for Caitlyn Bot?

For the selected All ranks rank filter, the rune page uses Lethal Tempo with Sorcery. Review each rune tooltip and the selected stat shards before entering champion select.

How do you compare Caitlyn builds by rank?

Use the rank selector to view a separate build and win rate for Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Emerald, Diamond, Master, Grandmaster or Challenger. Keep the same role when comparing. A small sample is less reliable, and a higher win rate alone does not prove a better build.

How this build works

Rune choice

This setup pairs Precision with Sorcery and uses Lethal Tempo as its keystone. The highlighted runes and shards belong to this imported setup; inspect an icon to read its effect.

Core purchases

The most popular core combination in the source is Hexoptics C44 → Infinity Edge → Rapid Firecannon. Treat it as a starting point: choose defensive or penetration options for the opponents you are facing.

Read the sample

The core combination has an observed win rate of 55.33% across 102,773 games. These are games that reached this purchase combination, not all games played by the champion. A completed build can appear stronger because winning players can afford more items.

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How to play Caitlyn: combos, tips and builds

Learn Caitlyn abilities and prepare your first games. Find builds for each supported role.

Read the guide

About Caitlyn

Renowned as its finest peacekeeper, Caitlyn Kiramman is also Piltover's best shot at ridding the city of its elusive criminal elements. She is often paired with Vi, acting as a cool counterpoint to her partner's more impetuous nature. Even though she carries a one-of-a-kind hextech rifle, Caitlyn's most powerful weapon is her superior intellect, allowing her to lay elaborate traps for any lawbreakers foolish enough to operate in the City of Progress.

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