Mel & Kai'Sa vs Samira & Pyke
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- Pre-6: Samira+Pyke wins due to their superior all-in and your lack of mobility against Pyke's engage tools.
- Post-6: You gain global pressure with R, but the 2v2 remains difficult as they can still burst through your W barrier with coordinated damage.
Synergy & Trading
- Use Q to poke when enemies are positioned behind minions, then follow up with E when Kai'Sa can capitalize on the root.
- Your W should be saved reactively to reflect Samira's abilities or block Pyke's Q, not used proactively for trades.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Focus on shoving waves with Q to enable recalls and prevent Pyke roams, while building Overwhelm stacks on both enemies.
- Maintain distance to use your range advantage and avoid getting caught in Samira's melee range where she excels.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste your W offensively when Pyke has engage tools available, as you need it to survive their all-in attempts.
- Avoid using E aggressively without vision control, as Pyke can easily capitalize on your immobility during the cast animation.
Created on 01/08/2026
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