Who Wins
- You lose most direct trades pre-6 due to his gap closing and sustain, but can win through poke with passive stars and Q harass while maintaining distance.
- Post-6 you gain significant outplay potential with R knockback to deny his engages, though you still lose if he gets on top of you.
How to Trade
- Focus on short trades using Q poke and passive star damage while he's farming, immediately using W to create distance before he can respond with Q-E combo.
- Never commit to extended trades - your goal is accumulating small advantages while building E stacks safely.
Wave Control
- Prioritize shoving waves quickly with E executes to build stacks and create roaming opportunities, as you can't match his split push threat but excel at impacting other lanes.
- Use your superior wave clear to force him to choose between following your roams or taking tower damage.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't get caught in melee range without W available, as his E pull guarantees extended trades that heavily favor him.
- Avoid using W aggressively for trades early game, as it's your only reliable escape tool against his gap closing potential.
Created on 04/15/2026
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