Caitlyn & Maokai vs Jhin & Nautilus
Bot Lane MatchupCaitlyn vs Jhin (with Maokai & Nautilus) BOT matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- Pre-6: You win through superior range and consistent poke, especially with Maokai's sustain backing you up.
- Post-6: Still favorable but respect Jhin R execute range and Nautilus R engage potential.
Synergy & Trading
- Use Q poke when Nautilus is out of hook range, then follow with headshot autos.
- Space aggressively but always maintain distance from Nautilus Q range while Maokai provides vision control.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Maintain slow pushes to build minion advantages and deny Jhin's Q bounces.
- Look for freezes when ahead to force Jhin into Nautilus hook range.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste E aggressively for poke when Nautilus hook is available - save it for disengage.
- Avoid standing in minion waves where Jhin can get multi-target Q bounces.
Created on 02/13/2026
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