Who Wins
- Pre-6 you lose trades due to Caitlyn's superior range and Shaco's early damage with boxes, but post-6 you can match their kill pressure with Rakan's R engage potential.
- Your scaling and soul collection make extended laning favorable if you survive early.
Synergy & Trading
- Look for Q poke when Caitlyn steps up for CS, then have Rakan follow with Q-W combo if she's overextended.
- Your best trades happen when Rakan lands W on both enemies, allowing you to follow up with Q-auto-W root combo.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Push early waves to prevent Shaco box setups in bushes, then look to freeze near your tower where Rakan can protect you from ganks.
- Avoid slow pushing as it gives Shaco time to set up elaborate box traps.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't greedily collect souls in dangerous positions where Caitlyn can trap you or Shaco can burst you down.
- Your range disadvantage means respecting Caitlyn's zone control is crucial for survival.
Created on 05/20/2026
🛠️ Something wrong?