Caitlyn & Seraphine vs Jhin & Karma
Bot Lane MatchupCaitlyn vs Jhin (with Seraphine & Karma) BOT matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 trades due to superior range and Seraphine's poke, but Jhin's W root can turn fights if you're caught.
- Post-6 you maintain advantage through range control, though Karma's R+E shields make all-ins harder to execute.
Synergy & Trading
- Use Q through minions to poke while Seraphine lands Q, then auto-attack when enemies are slowed.
- Position aggressively when Seraphine has W ready to cleanse Jhin's W root and continue trading.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Push early waves to establish range advantage and deny Jhin's Q bounces on low minions.
- Maintain slow pushes to keep Jhin under tower where your range advantage is maximized.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't step forward for headshot procs when Karma has R+Q available, as the burst combined with Jhin's follow-up can kill you.
- Avoid using E aggressively without vision of enemy jungler since you have no sustain to recover from bad trades.
Created on 06/05/2026
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