Caitlyn & Nautilus vs Xayah & Vel'Koz

Caitlyn
You
Nautilus
VS
Xayah
Vel'Koz

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Who Wins

  • Pre-6: You win through superior range and Nautilus engage threat keeping them defensive.
  • Post-6: Matchup becomes more skill-dependent as Xayah's R counters Nautilus engage, but your range advantage persists.
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Synergy & Trading

  • Use headshot procs on trapped targets after Nautilus lands Q, then follow with Q through both enemies.
  • Your W placement after Nautilus engage guarantees headshot damage and zone control.

Wave Control/Roaming

  • Maintain slow pushes to build minion advantages for trades, then crash for recalls or roam timings.
  • Avoid hard shoving without vision since Vel'Koz waveclear matches yours and they can freeze.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Never waste W traps randomly or use them purely for waveclear early game.
  • Poor trap placement gives up your primary trading tool and reduces kill pressure significantly.
Created on 12/27/2025
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