Historical snapshot: patch 26.10

Champion Matchups

Historical champion win rates and counters. These results do not describe the current patch.

Recorded: 17 May 2026. Legacy code attributes this snapshot to Lolalytics. Source URL, rank, region and collection method were not saved; provenance is unverified.

Champion 1

Caitlyn

Champion 2

Xerath

42.6%

Caitlyn win rate vs Xerath (bottom snapshot)

Xerath had the higher recorded win rate

383

Recorded Sample Games

42.6%

Caitlyn WR

57.4%

Xerath WR

The opposing percentage is 100% minus the recorded win rate, not an independent sample. Game count alone does not establish reliability.

Legacy strategy notes below use fixed profiles and generic rules, not game measurements. They have not been reviewed for the current patch.

Power Spike Timeline

Caitlyn Level 1

Xerath Level 6

Caitlyn 1 item

Xerath 1 item

Xerath 2 items

Caitlyn 3 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Caitlyn is strongest early game while Xerath peaks mid game. Play around your power window.

Mixed Resistances

Caitlyn deals AD damage while Xerath 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

Xerath Win Condition

Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers

Legacy Item Suggestions

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 Xerath's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker

Counter

Magic damage shield vs Xerath's burst

Xerath

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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