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Caitlyn Patch History

Trending down — 2 of the last 3 changes were nerfs.

Every tracked buff, nerf and adjustment for Caitlyn, newest first — with the exact numbers from each patch. Latest change in Patch 26.1.

1Buffs
3Nerfs
0Adjustments

Change Timeline

  1. Patch 26.1

    NerfJan 7, 2026

    Reduced critical scaling on passive and ultimate.

    Passive - Headshot

    • Crit Scaling changed to 100% of Bonus Crit Damage.

    R - Ace in the Hole

    • Crit Scaling changed to 30% of bonus critical strike damage.
    Patch 26.1 details

  2. Patch 25.23

    NerfNov 18, 2025

    Caitlyn's passive damage has been reduced.

    Passive - Headshot

    • Champion Damage Increase: 60 / 90 / 120% total AD ⇒ 60 / 80 / 100% total AD
    • Non-Champion Damage Increase: 110 / 115 / 120% total AD ⇒ 110% total AD
    Patch 25.23 details

  4. Patch 25.06

    NerfMar 18, 2025

    Caitlyn's headshot and ultimate damage were decreased.

    W - Yordle Snap Trap

    • Headshot Damage Increase vs Trapped Targets: 40 / 85 / 130 / 175 / 220 ⇒ 35 / 80 / 125 / 170 / 215

    R - Ace in the Hole

    • Damage: 300 / 500 / 700 ⇒ 300 / 475 / 650
    Patch 25.06 details