Bard & Zeri vs Caitlyn & Rakan
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 as your Q is less reliable than Rakan's W for initiating trades, and you lack sustain to match his healing.
- Post-6 your R provides utility but Rakan's R+W combo is much stronger for direct 2v2 fights.
Synergy & Trading
- Use Q when Rakan commits to W, aiming to hit both enemies for the stun to turn the trade.
- Focus on poking with empowered autos and collecting chimes to scale your damage rather than forcing trades.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Roam frequently after level 3 when you have Q+W+E available for ganks.
- Best timings are when Zeri is safe to farm alone or when you have R available for cross-map plays.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't use R defensively in 2v2s unless absolutely necessary as it often helps enemies more than your team.
- Avoid face-checking brushes for chimes when Rakan has engage tools available.
Created on 12/08/2025
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