Malphite & Caitlyn vs Lucian & Pyke
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose level 2 skirmishes due to your limited damage and Pyke's superior all-in potential with Q-E combo.
- At level 6, you win fights decisively with R engage if you can land it on both enemies, as your AOE disruption enables Caitlyn's damage output.
Synergy & Trading
- Lead trades with Q slow on Lucian to prevent his E escape, then follow with E if he commits forward.
- Your best trading pattern involves Q poke when enemies are farming, saving E for when Pyke attempts hooks or Lucian dashes aggressively.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Roam after shoving waves when you have R available, targeting mid lane or jungle skirmishes where your ultimate provides guaranteed engage.
- Optimal roam timings are after recalling with R up, or when Pyke roams first and you can match his map pressure.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste Q mana on Pyke when he's healthy, as he'll regenerate the damage with his passive and you'll run out of mana quickly.
- Never use R defensively unless it's a guaranteed multi-person knockup, as your team loses all engage potential for the next 100+ seconds.
Created on 11/22/2025
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