Seraphine & Caitlyn vs Smolder & Rakan
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 through superior poke and sustain alongside Caitlyn's range advantage, as Smolder-Rakan lack early damage and reliable engage.
- Post-6 your R provides strong counter-engage and pick potential, maintaining your duo's advantage despite Rakan gaining his ultimate.
Synergy & Trading
- Lead trades with Q poke when enemies step forward, then follow up with E when they're slowed to enable Caitlyn's trap combos.
- Use W for sustain after trades and save E-empowered charm for Rakan's engage attempts or to set up Caitlyn's burst.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Roam during cannon waves when Caitlyn can safely farm under tower, typically after level 6 when your R provides strong gank setup.
- Time roams when Smolder is low on stacks and can't effectively clear waves, forcing him to choose between farm and map presence.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste your E charm on minions or use it purely for poke, as you need it to counter Rakan's engage potential.
- Avoid using W for mana sustain when enemies have kill pressure, as the heal and shield are crucial for surviving Rakan's all-in combos.
Created on 01/06/2026
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