Nami & Lucian vs Caitlyn & Zilean
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 to their superior range and Zilean's speed boosts making engages difficult, but have kill pressure if you land Q on either target.
- Post-6 their pick potential increases significantly with Zilean R, making your positioning and bubble accuracy even more crucial.
Synergy & Trading
- Use E on Lucian when he goes for trades to maximize his damage output, then look for Q opportunities when enemies are slowed or out of position.
- Your W bounce healing becomes crucial for sustaining through their poke while keeping Lucian healthy for all-ins.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Roam when the wave is pushing against you and Lucian can safely farm under tower, typically after level 3 when you have all basic abilities.
- Look for roams when your Q is up and mid lane has setup, but avoid roaming when Caitlyn can freeze and deny Lucian completely.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't use Q predictively against Zilean's E speed boosts, as the movement speed makes it easy to dodge and wastes your primary engage tool.
- Avoid standing behind minions where Caitlyn can Q poke you while you're trying to position for trades.
Created on 12/01/2025
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