A Marksman · Dragon Lane

Caitlyn Wild Rift — Build, Counters & Tier

Caitlyn is a Dragon Lane marksman in Wild Rift, a sniper with the longest attack range among ADCs.

Best build Infinity Edge › Phantom Dancer › Lord Dominik's Regards › Magnetic Blaster › Blade of the Ruined King Full build →

★ Dragon Lane Tier A September 2026 · Patch 7.2d adcsniperpoke

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Win 49.3% #55 · ↓0pt

Pick 24.3% #1

Ban 2.8% #53

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Win Rate (30d) 49.28%+1.39 pts

Pick Rate 24.33%

Ban Rate 2.81%

Caitlyn's win rate has climbed +1.39 pts over the last 30 days, now at 49.28%. See the full Wild Rift meta trends for more biggest movers. Measured effect of the buff in 7.2d (26/08): +1.50 pts of win rate over 10 days, and +10.51 pts of pick rate.

§ 01 — Editorial brief

Caitlyn remains a stable solo queue pick this patch due to her ability to control lane from the early levels.

By EllieAnth Updated 9 Sept 2026 Patch 7.2d

Caitlyn is a Dragon Lane marksman in Wild Rift, a sniper with the longest attack range among ADCs. Her kit mixes ground traps that immobilize enemies, slowing nets, and a precision shot ultimate targeting a single enemy anywhere on the map. She excels in poke compositions seeking to harass without putting herself in danger. In Wild Rift, her naturally extended range lets her dominate lane phases against virtually all opposing ADCs.

Caitlyn excels in compositions focused on poke and objective siege pressure. She benefits from allies who provide strong peel, zone control, or tools to keep enemies at distance. Teams that secure strong vision control allow her to maintain consistent pressure.

Caitlyn struggles against compositions that can quickly close distance or execute explosive engage plays. Dive strategies, high mobility, and targeted crowd control limit her effectiveness in fights. Her reliance on long-range positioning is her main structural weakness.

With Caitlyn, use your superior range to control the laning phase and maintain constant pressure. Place traps strategically to control space and punish positioning mistakes. In teamfights, stay at maximum range and focus accessible targets while avoiding direct threats.

§ 06 — The matchup wallCaitlyn Wild Rift counters and synergies

Hard Unfav. Skill Fav. Synergy

Death Sentence gives Caitlyn a fixed target for trap and headshot, while Flay and Lantern perfectly cover her spacing and safety needs. The ideal execution is to convert every landed hook into an instant trap and then kite while Thresh absorbs the enemy response. The duo works well at every game timing because it combines pick, zone control and defensive repositioning.

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Build enginePatch 7.2d build — computed

Core 01 Infinity Edge
Core 02 Phantom Dancer
Core 03 Lord Dominik's Regards
Core 04 Magnetic Blaster
Core 05 Blade of the Ruined King
Boots Berserker's Greaves

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§ 02 — Strengths & weaknesses Caitlyn Wild Rift strengths and weaknesses

↑ Strengths

Dominant range that secures the laning phase.
Strong objective setup with traps.
Great synergy with CC supports.
Can poke safely without overcommitting.

↓ Weaknesses

Against highly mobile ADCs who can force engages.
If your team lacks a solid frontline.
In heavy dive compositions.
If you can’t maintain vision control.

§ 03 — Game planCaitlyn Wild Rift game plan: early, mid and late game

I Early

Poke/reach for priority, set defensive traps

Lvl. 1 → 6

Poke/reach for priority, set defensive traps.

II Mid

Play objectives: traps + poke before engaging

Lvl. 7 → 11

Play objectives: traps + poke before engaging.

III Late

Front-to-back behind your frontline, punish any…

Lvl. 12+

Front-to-back behind your frontline, punish any step forward.

§ 07b — Advanced MechanicsCaitlyn: combos & tips Wild Rift

Trap + burst combo

2 attendre que

3 AA

Trap root + double-range Headshot, then Q for the burst.

Net + Q combo

The net pushes Caitlyn back AND roots the enemy; use Q immediately on the rooted enemy for maximum damage.

All-in combo

4 AA

Trap to root, W net, Q burst, Headshot auto-attack, R to finish.

Mechanical Tips

Headshot (passive): Triggers every 7 auto-attacks, or instantly after a trap or net. Enemies in traps or rooted by a net = guaranteed Headshot with double range.
From a bush: auto-attacks from a bush fill the Headshot meter twice as fast — excellent for lane dominance.
Yordle Snap Trap (E): Place at lane entrances, in bushes, or under the cursor of a fleeing enemy. Maximum of 3 traps active at any one time.
90 Calibre Net (W): The netgun propels Caitlyn backwards — use to kite, escape or reposition quickly. Roots the enemy on impact = guaranteed headshot.
Ace in the Hole (R): can be interrupted by an ally who steps between Caitlyn and the target. Use only when the target is isolated or at a distance where allies cannot intercept.

Common Mistakes

Place traps in obvious positions — enemies can easily avoid them. Place them in bushes or at chokepoints.
Use R in teamfights when your allies can intercept — wait until the target is isolated.
Don’t use the bush bonus to stack Headshot faster in lane.

Notable Interactions

Headshot on trap/net has double the range — it can hit targets that would normally be out of range.
W can be used to dash backwards over walls in certain areas of the map.
Caitlyn has the longest auto-attack range of any ADC in Wild Rift.

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§ 08 — DialoguesCaitlyn Wild Rift FAQ

Q.01 Is Caitlyn a good solo queue pick? +

Yes, but only if you understand how to convert lane pressure into overall advantage. Caitlyn doesn’t win through forced kills but through gradual dominance. If you don’t secure objectives with your lead, you lose impact.

Q.02 Why does Caitlyn lose to aggressive ADCs? +

Because they can force quick fights where her range advantage disappears. Once engaged, she lacks tools to survive or reposition effectively.

Q.03 When is Caitlyn strongest? +

She is strongest when controlling lane and setting up objectives. Her item spikes enhance her poke and safe fight openings.

Q.04 How to maximize her impact in teamfights? +

By preparing before the fight. Traps, positioning, and poke are key. If fights start without setup, Caitlyn loses much of her value.

Data — Stats per levelCaitlyn Wild Rift base stats per level (1-15)

Movement speed 335Attack range 675Bonus attack speed / lvl +3.2%

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Lvl	HP	AD	Armor	MR	Mana	HP regen	Res. regen
1	600	54	35	30	345	6	12
2	728	58.5	39.5	31.4	386	6.6	12.7
3	856	63	44	32.8	427	7.1	13.4
4	984	67.5	48.5	34.2	468	7.7	14.1
5	1,112	72	53	35.6	509	8.2	14.8
6	1,240	76.5	57.5	37	550	8.8	15.5
7	1,368	81	62	38.4	591	9.3	16.2
8	1,496	85.5	66.5	39.8	632	9.9	16.9
9	1,624	90	71	41.2	673	10.4	17.6
10	1,752	94.5	75.5	42.6	714	11	18.3
11	1,880	99	80	44	755	11.5	19
12	2,008	103.5	84.5	45.4	796	12.1	19.7
13	2,136	108	89	46.8	837	12.6	20.4
14	2,264	112.5	93.5	48.2	878	13.2	21.1
15	2,392	117	98	49.6	919	13.7	21.8

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