Caitlyn/Background

Lore
One of the reasons Piltover is known as the City of Progress is because it has an extraordinarily low crime rate. This hasn't always been the case; brigands and thieves of all sorts used to find the city-state an ideal mark for plunder, primarily due to the valuable resources it imports to fuel its techmaturgical research. Some even theorize that it would have fallen long ago to the chaos of organized crime if not for Caitlyn, the Sheriff of Piltover. Born the daughter of a wealthy statesman and a pioneering hextech researcher, Caitlyn discovered her natural gift for investigation when, at age 14, her father was assaulted and robbed on his way home. She snuck out of her house that night with her father's rifle and tracked down the muggers from the crime scene. At first, her parents did their best to discourage her from such risky hobbies, but she was incorrigible. Wishing to protect her daughter in the only way she knew how, Caitlyn's mother began outfitting her with techmaturgical devices tailored to her sleuthing needs.

Caitlyn quickly gained notoriety, both because she was singlehandedly defeating crime in Piltover and also because she soon developed into a ravishing beauty. She never backed down from a case or a challenge, and she was one of the sharpest shots in the city-state. Her services were soon requested by Demacia to help track down a mysterious outlaw who had begun committing high-profile heists. The bandit, who always left a card with an ornate "C" at the scene of the crime, became Caitlyn's arch-nemesis. To this day, Caitlyn still searches for this cat burglar, and the chase has led her all across Valoran. She has joined the League to hone her skills and gain the influence necessary to track down the only quarry that has managed to evade her.

""Go ahead, run. I'll give you a five minute head start.""

-, from her book Willing Apprehension

Quotes

 * Upon selection


 * Attacking


 * Movement


 * Taunt

Caitlyn begins calibrating her gun, but it falls apart.
 * Joke


 * Laugh


 * Upon using

Co-op vs. AI Responses
Match start Player team victory Player team defeat Special
 * "The Sheriff's in town."
 * "GG!"
 * "Sharp shooting, everyone."
 * "I've got a cupcake for you, little Yordle."

Development

 * Caitlyn was designed by Ezreal.

Caitlyn in PC Gamer
This champion image and release date were leaked from the March 2011 issue of PC Gamer.

Who: A western-style lady Batman with a sniper rifle. She will: Snipe your healers; trap your tanks. Release:January 3

Champion Sneak Peek
Announcement made in the sneak peak by ByronicHero:

Summoners!

''Officials from Piltover would like me to issue a statement to all of you. It is my duty to inform you that there is a new sheriff in town. The beautiful (and stylish) Caitlyn, the Sheriff of Piltover, has arrived at the League of Legends, so bandits, ruffians, rabble-rousers, and otherwise uncouth persons beware! Of course, even if you’re on the run, one look at her and you might not want to escape anymore. Of course, you don’t need to have a warrant out for your arrest to get a closer look at this pretty lady. Whether you’re an outlaw type or someone who plays by the rules, I’ve got the publicity shots for you right here!''