Caitlyn is a ranged marksman usually played Bot on Summoner's Rift. This guide covers Caitlyn in ARAM: Stay at max range, poke with Peacemaker, and use traps to control chokepoints.
Caitlyn ARAM Abilities
Every few attacks, or on trapped/netted targets, Caitlyn fires a headshot with doubled range.
Caitlyn fires a penetrating shot after a brief channel, dealing reduced damage to subsequent enemies hit.
Caitlyn places a trap that immobilizes and reveals an enemy for 1.5 seconds, granting an empowered Headshot.
Caitlyn fires a net that slows the target and knocks her backward.
Caitlyn locks onto an enemy champion, firing a long-range shot that can be intercepted by other enemies.
Caitlyn ARAM Playstyle & Tips
Stay at max range, poke with Peacemaker, and use traps to control chokepoints. Focus on kiting and punishing mispositioned enemies with headshots.
Tips
Use your traps to zone enemies in narrow ARAM corridors and set up easy headshots.
Save your net (90 Caliber Net) to escape engages or reposition during teamfights.
Poke with Piltover Peacemaker from max range to harass before fights start.
Prioritize attack speed and crit items like Kraken Slayer and Infinity Edge for consistent damage.
Use your ultimate (Ace in the Hole) to finish low-health enemies hiding behind towers.
Combos
Place trap, then follow with Piltover Peacemaker for a guaranteed headshot.
Net backward into a trap to slow and headshot an advancing enemy.
Auto-attack, then Peacemaker, then auto-attack for quick burst trades.
Caitlyn ARAM Build Patch 16.13
Runes
Primary — Precision
Lethal Tempo
Triumph
Legend: Bloodline
Cut DownSecondary — Sorcery
Absolute Focus
Gathering StormSummoners
Skill Order
Max your skills in this order
Starter Items
- 1.
Noonquiver
Core Items
- 1.
Hexoptics C44 - 2.
Infinity Edge - 3.
Berserker's Greaves
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- you need sustained dps in long fights
- enemy has low burst damage
- your champion benefits from lifesteal
Avoid when:
- enemy has grievous wounds or burst
- you need armor penetration instead
Options
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- you need sustained dps in long fights
- enemy has low burst damage
- your champion benefits from lifesteal
Avoid when:
- enemy has grievous wounds or burst
- you need armor penetration instead
Options
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- you need sustained dps in long fights
- enemy has low burst damage
- your champion benefits from lifesteal
Avoid when:
- enemy has grievous wounds or burst
- you need armor penetration instead
Options
Caitlyn ARAM FAQ
What is the best build for Caitlyn in ARAM?
In ARAM, Caitlyn typically builds core items like Hexoptics C44, Infinity Edge, Berserker's Greaves and Lethal Tempo runes (Precision primary, Sorcery secondary).
What runes should I use for Caitlyn in ARAM?
Take Lethal Tempo in the Precision tree as your keystone, with Sorcery as your secondary tree for Caitlyn in ARAM.
How do you play Caitlyn in ARAM?
Stay at max range, poke with Peacemaker, and use traps to control chokepoints. Focus on kiting and punishing mispositioned enemies with headshots.
What is Caitlyn's best combo in ARAM?
Place trap, then follow with Piltover Peacemaker for a guaranteed headshot.
