Brand & Caitlyn vs Smolder & Thresh
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You dominate level 2 with W-Q burst and Caitlyn's follow-up damage, but struggle at level 6 when Thresh can engage through your poke and Smolder gains execute potential.
- Your kill pressure drops significantly once they reach 6 due to Thresh's crowd control chains.
Synergy & Trading
- Use W on minions to hit Smolder, then follow with Q when he's slowed for guaranteed stun into Caitlyn headshot.
- Save E for when Thresh engages to spread your passive and maximize damage during all-ins.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Push aggressively early to establish vision control and deny Smolder stacks, but avoid roaming until you have lost chapter for mana sustain.
- Your best roam windows are after forcing them to recall or when the wave is pushing toward them.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste W on minion waves when Smolder is out of range, as you'll run out of mana quickly.
- Avoid using Q for poke when Thresh is positioned to engage, as you need it for self-peel during his all-ins.
Created on 11/24/2025
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