Mel & Caitlyn vs Tristana & Leona
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win level 2 with Q poke and Caitlyn's range creating safe trading, but lose level 6 when their burst combo can kill through your W if timed correctly.
- Tristana's explosive damage combined with Leona's lockdown becomes too threatening for your defensive tools.
Synergy & Trading
- Use Q to poke and apply Overwhelm stacks while Caitlyn follows up with autos, then save W for when Leona engages to reflect her abilities and gain movement speed.
- Your E can root Leona mid-engage or zone Tristana from following up on engages.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Focus on slow pushing with Q to build minion advantages and recall timings, avoiding hard shoves that leave you vulnerable to ganks.
- Maintain vision control around river and tri-bush since your W won't save you from coordinated jungle ganks.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste W on minor poke - save it specifically for Leona's engage attempts or Tristana's all-in combos.
- Avoid using E aggressively when their engage tools are available, as you need it for self-peel and creating distance.
Created on 11/24/2025
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