Ashe & Vel'Koz vs Caitlyn & Bard
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose level 2 trades due to Caitlyn's range and Bard's stun potential, but win level 6 all-ins with R initiation into Vel'Koz combo.
- Your W poke becomes more effective once you have items to match Caitlyn's range pressure.
Synergy & Trading
- Use W to slow enemies before Vel'Koz lands Q, making his combo easier to hit while maintaining safe distance.
- Focus on short W poke trades and avoid extended auto-attack trades until you have items to match Caitlyn's damage.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Accept being pushed early and focus on farming safely under tower while looking for W poke opportunities.
- Once you have items and levels, you can start slow pushing to set up R engages with Vel'Koz follow-up.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't try to match Caitlyn's early game aggression as you lack the range and burst to trade effectively.
- Avoid using R on targets with easy escape tools like Bard E, instead focus on catching Caitlyn when she's overextended.
Created on 11/22/2025
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