Samira & Braum vs Caitlyn & Zilean
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- Pre-6 you lose due to Caitlyn's superior range and Zilean's E preventing effective trades when you try to engage.
- Post-6 you have better all-in potential with R, but Zilean's R still makes kills difficult to secure.
Synergy & Trading
- Wait for Braum Q hits or enemy positioning mistakes, then E in for quick W-auto-Q combo before backing out.
- Use Braum's W to block Caitlyn's follow-up damage and avoid extended trades.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Focus on shoving waves quickly with Q to minimize Caitlyn's poke windows and create roam opportunities for Braum.
- Avoid slow pushing as it gives Caitlyn too many free poke opportunities.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't E forward without Braum's Q mark or clear follow-up as you'll get slowed by Zilean E and chunked by Caitlyn.
- Avoid using W defensively early as you need it for offensive combos when opportunities arise.
Created on 01/20/2026
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