Nami & Smolder vs Caitlyn & Brand
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 due to Brand's poke damage exceeding your healing output and Caitlyn's range advantage.
- Post-6 remains difficult as their pick potential with ultimates outweighs your teamfight utility in 2v2 scenarios.
Synergy & Trading
- Use W bounces through minions to heal Smolder while damaging enemies, and look for Q opportunities when they step up for poke.
- Focus on E buffs for Smolder when he's forced to trade, prioritizing movement speed to help him escape rather than damage.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Roam sparingly due to Smolder's weak laning phase requiring constant protection.
- Look for roams only when the wave is frozen near your tower and Smolder is safe, timing around level 4-6 when your Q-W combo has impact.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste Q on max range attempts, as missing it leaves Smolder completely vulnerable to their aggression.
- Avoid standing behind minions where Brand can W-Q combo you, and don't over-prioritize poke trades when your healing can't sustain the exchange.
Created on 12/02/2025
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