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
VS
Champion 2
vs
44.5%
Caitlyn win rate vs Zyra (bottom snapshot)
Zyra had the higher recorded win rate
101
Recorded Sample Games
44.5%
Caitlyn WR
55.5%
Zyra 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.
Caitlyn
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Zyra
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Caitlyn
Level 1
Zyra
Level 3
Zyra
Level 6
Caitlyn
1 item
Zyra
1 item
Caitlyn
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Caitlyn is strongest early game while Zyra peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Caitlyn deals AD damage while Zyra 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
Zyra Win Condition
Plant zone control, R knockup in teamfights, high damage support
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 Zyra's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Zyra's burst
Zyra
Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game
Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Core
Build every game
Void Staff
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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