Braum & Samira vs Caitlyn & Zilean

Braum
You
Samira
VS
Caitlyn
Zilean

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Who Wins

  • Pre-6 you lose trades due to Caitlyn's range advantage and Zilean's E slow/speed making it hard to engage effectively.
  • Post-6 you still struggle as Zilean's R negates your all-in potential and Caitlyn can kite back safely.
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Synergy & Trading

  • Look for Q hits when Caitlyn steps up for CS, then have Samira dash in for passive stacks and quick trade.
  • Your W blocks Caitlyn's Q poke and headshot autos, making short burst trades favorable.

Wave Control/Roaming

  • You should rarely roam as Samira needs protection from Caitlyn's range advantage.
  • Only roam when Samira has a significant wave pushing and enemy bot is low on mana/cooldowns.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't try to engage without minion advantage or jungle assistance as Zilean's E makes gap closing nearly impossible.
  • Avoid using W reactively to Caitlyn poke when Samira might need the protection for an all-in.
Created on 01/20/2026
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