Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 57Updated 10/28/2026, 4:37:03 AM
Confidence: High-4.4% vs 50%57 games
Lane phases
AI heuristicLevels 1–2
Caitlyn edge
Caitlyn has stronger early trades — respect all-ins.
Levels 3–5
Caitlyn edge
Yunara needs to play safe until item spikes.
Level 6+
Caitlyn edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Even
If Yunara reaches items, teamfights can neutralize the lane loser.
Why?
AI heuristicHard
- Sample win rate for Yunara is 45.6% in this matchup.
- Caitlyn statistically wins more often in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Hard matchup for Yunara into Caitlyn — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Give up early shove if Caitlyn can all-in you.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't overstay for a plate when behind.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Yunara page (ADC): Lethal Tempo Build · 47.9% WR · 865 games
Skill order: Q › W › E
Keystones (player meta)
Most common keystones when yunara faces caitlyn in lookup-discovered matches.
Lethal Tempo57G54.4%
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 871Updated 10/22/2026, 1:02:15 PM