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How to Play CaitlynBot Build, Emerald+Patch 26.21

The recommended Caitlyn Bot build for LoL Patch 26.21, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Patch 26.21 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier down since last patchC#34of 37 Bot champions
Win rate48.9%vs 51.5% role avg
Pick rate13.7%4th most picked Bot
Ban rate18.6%

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Caitlyn Bot Build (Patch 26.21)

Highest win rate build path (13.2% pick rate, 47.0% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

47.0% WR
PrecisionPRIMARY
Lethal TempoKEYSTONE
Presence of Mind
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
SorcerySECONDARY
Absolute Focus
Gathering Storm
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashBarrierBarrier

Skill order

Piltover PeacemakerQYordle Snap TrapW90 Caliber NetEMax Q first
Piltover Peacemaker14579
Yordle Snap Trap28101213
90 Caliber Net31415
Ace in the Hole611

Item build

13.2% pick
StartingDoran's BowHealth PotionHealth PotionDoran's Bow + Health Potion + Health Potion
Core buildHexoptics C44Hexoptics C44Infinity EdgeInfinity EdgeRapid FirecannonRapid Firecannon
BootsBerserker's GreavesBerserker's Greaves
SituationalInfinity EdgeInfinity EdgeHexoptics C44Hexoptics C44Rapid FirecannonRapid FirecannonThe CollectorThe CollectorLord Dominik's RegardsLord Dominik's RegardsB. F. SwordB. F. Sword

Caitlyn Bot meta analysis (Patch 26.21)

Caitlyn holds a 48.9% win rate in the Bot role on Patch 26.21, 2.7 points below the Bot role average of 51.5%. That is the 34th highest win rate of 37 Bot champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 13.7% pick rate (4th most played in the role) and a 18.6% ban rate, Caitlyn is one of the most banned picks in the game right now, so have a backup ready in draft.

Caitlyn Bot slipped from B to C tier in Patch 26.21. A drop like this usually traces back to direct nerfs, item changes, or a meta shift toward unfavorable matchups, so respect the counter picks more than you did last patch. At C tier, Caitlyn is a mains-only pick this patch: expect to out-knowledge opponents rather than out-stat them.

Champion select decides a lot of Caitlyn Bot games. The hardest matchups this patch are Ezreal (45.4% win rate for Caitlyn) and Lucian (46.6% win rate for Caitlyn): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Jinx (50.1%) and Kaisa (49.0%) are the least punishing matchups for Caitlyn this patch.

Other Bot champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.21:

Frequently asked questions

Is Caitlyn good in Patch 26.21?

Caitlyn is C tier Bot in Patch 26.21 with a 48.9% win rate, 13.7% pick rate, and 18.6% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Caitlyn Bot after Patch 26.21 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Bot role.

What is the best build for Caitlyn Bot?

The best Caitlyn Bot build in Patch 26.21 uses Hexoptics C44, Infinity Edge, Rapid Firecannon with the Lethal Tempo keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Caitlyn Bot is C tier with 48.9% win rate this patch.

Who counters Caitlyn?

Champions that counter Caitlyn in Patch 26.21 include Ezreal (45.4% Caitlyn win rate), Lucian (46.6% Caitlyn win rate), Tristana (47.1% Caitlyn win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Caitlyn?

To climb with Caitlyn Bot in Patch 26.21, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion: Advanced teamfighting, Positioning, and Tracking skill cooldowns. Advanced teamfighting: : Teamfighting at the highest level revolves around intricate details like objective approach routes, vision setup, engage locations, and terrain advantage. Positioning: Positioning is all about finding the balance between safety and damage output in a given situation.