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Caitlyn & Rell vs Xayah & Braum
Bot Lane MatchupCaitlyn vs Xayah (with Rell & Braum) BOT matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- Pre-6, you and Rell win this lane — your range advantage over Xayah is significant, and Rell's level 2 all-in is stronger than Braum's passive-dependent setup.
- Post-6, Xayah's R negates your R and Braum's R can flip a fight instantly, so your pre-6 lead must translate into meaningful pressure or you risk losing the post-6 dynamic.
Synergy & Trading
- Your best trading pattern is to place E traps at Braum's likely approach angles, then auto-poke Xayah freely while Braum is forced to either tank poke or waste W — headshot procs on Xayah are your primary damage source.
- When Rell engages with W, immediately follow with a headshot-empowered auto into the trapped target for maximum burst.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Push the wave consistently to deny Xayah easy CS and force her to stand in exposed positions — Braum cannot effectively shield Xayah from sustained poke while also managing wave pressure.
- Use your superior range to zone Xayah off the wave under the threat of headshot, accumulating a CS and health lead before level 6.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not use your R on Xayah when she has R available — she will simply use it to dodge your ultimate and you waste your kill-setup cooldown.
- Save your R for moments when Xayah's R is confirmed on cooldown or use it on Braum to lock him out of peeling for Xayah.
Created on 09/18/2026
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