Mel & Lucian vs Caitlyn & Xerath
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- Caitlyn-Xerath wins pre-6 through consistent long-range poke that outpaces your mana costs and cooldowns.
- Post-6 becomes more even as your R provides global pressure, but their lane dominance continues through superior sustained damage.
Synergy & Trading
- Use W to reflect Xerath Q or Caitlyn Q back at them, then immediately follow with your Q for guaranteed poke damage.
- Coordinate E roots with Lucian's burst combos to secure kills when they're caught out of position.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Look for roams mid when you have pushed waves, especially post-6 when your R can assist other lanes globally.
- Time roams when Xerath uses abilities on minions or when Caitlyn recalls, as Lucian can survive briefly alone.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste W on Caitlyn autos instead of saving it for Xerath's high-damage abilities or Caitlyn's Q.
- Avoid using E aggressively without vision as their range advantage makes it easy to punish your positioning mistakes.
Created on 01/18/2026
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