Nami & Yunara vs Caitlyn & Leona
Bot Lane MatchupNami vs Caitlyn (with Yunara & Leona) BOT matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- Caitlyn + Leona wins pre-6 through superior range control and engage threat that limits your positioning options.
- Post-6 the matchup becomes more skill-dependent as your R can counter Leona engages while Yunara's R provides the mobility and damage to match their burst.
Synergy & Trading
- Look for Q setups when Leona goes for engage, creating counter-engage opportunities for Yunara to follow up.
- Use W bounces to sustain through Caitlyn's poke while empowering Yunara with E when she activates Q for enhanced trading.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Roam sparingly since Yunara needs protection pre-6 and your sustain is crucial for surviving the poke matchup.
- Best roam windows are after successful recalls when Yunara can safely farm under tower or when the wave is frozen near your tower.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste Q trying to engage on Caitlyn from max range since she can easily sidestep it and punish with free damage.
- Avoid using E on Yunara when she's already overextended since it won't save her from Leona's full combo.
Created on 01/31/2026
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