Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Caitlyn
VS
Champion 2
Vel'Koz
vs

43.3%
Caitlyn win rate vs Vel'Koz
Vel'Koz hard counters Caitlyn
381
Games Analyzed
43.3%
Caitlyn WR
56.7%
Vel'Koz WR
-535
Avg Gold Diff @15
Caitlyn
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Vel'Koz
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Caitlyn
Level 1
Vel'Koz
Level 6
Caitlyn
1 item
Vel'Koz
1 item
Vel'Koz
2 items
Caitlyn
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Caitlyn is strongest early game while Vel'Koz peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Caitlyn deals AD damage while Vel'Koz deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a poke style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Caitlyn's Weakness
Caitlyn's main weakness: Mid-game dip, assassins, short-range all-in. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Caitlyn Win Condition
Bully lane with range, trap control, headshot poke
Vel'Koz Win Condition
Poke from range, R melts teams, true damage passive
Recommended Items
Caitlyn

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Rapid Firecannon
Core
Build every game

Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Vel'Koz's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Vel'Koz's burst
Vel'Koz

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Caitlyn's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Caitlyn's sustain/autos
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