Caitlyn & Malphite vs Lucian & Pyke

Caitlyn
You
Malphite
VS
Lucian
Pyke

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Who Wins

  • You lose level 2 all-ins due to Lucian's E mobility and Pyke's Q-E combo burst, but you win level 6 fights with your range advantage and Malphite's R engage potential.
  • Pyke's R execute threshold becomes dangerous, but your superior range and Malphite's tankiness create better positioning opportunities.
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Synergy & Trading

  • Use auto-Q-auto combos when Lucian uses E aggressively, then immediately step back to avoid Pyke's hook follow-up.
  • Your optimal trading windows occur when Pyke roams or when you can abuse your 650 range advantage while Malphite zones with Q poke.

Wave Control/Roaming

  • Push for early level 2 to establish range control, then maintain slow pushes to build minion advantages for trades.
  • Avoid hard shoving unless Pyke shows elsewhere, as you're vulnerable to ganks without your own mobility spell.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Never fight extended trades in minion waves against Lucian's passive, as his sustained DPS will outdamage your single-target burst.
  • Don't waste W traps defensively when Pyke has Q available, as he can easily hook you out of the trap zone.
Created on 11/22/2025
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