Rakan & Tristana vs Caitlyn & Pyke

Rakan
You
Tristana
VS
Caitlyn
Pyke

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Who Wins

  • You lose pre-6 trades against Caitlyn's range and Pyke's hook threat, but win post-6 all-ins with R+W engage combos.
  • Your mobility makes Pyke hooks less threatening, but Caitlyn's traps limit your engage angles.
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Synergy & Trading

  • Use W+Q combo for poke when safe, but save W primarily for engaging with R or escaping Pyke hooks.
  • Your best trades come from R+W onto Caitlyn while she's trapped by minions or walls.

Wave Control/Roaming

  • Roam when Tristana can safely farm under tower or after successful recalls with mobility items.
  • Best roam windows are when bot wave is pushing toward enemy tower and mid lane needs assistance.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't W forward without R available or flash backup, as Pyke's E can interrupt your escape and leave you stranded.
  • Avoid fighting in open areas where Caitlyn can freely kite and place traps around your engage paths.
Created on 12/08/2025
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