Seraphine & Smolder vs Caitlyn & Rakan
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 due to Caitlyn's superior range and Rakan's engage threat overwhelming your peel abilities.
- Post-6 you gain significant power with R counter-engage, making the matchup more even in extended fights.
Synergy & Trading
- Use Q-auto trades when enemies step up, then W for sustain and movement speed to disengage safely.
- Save E for interrupting Rakan's W engage or following up on his engages with root extension.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Avoid roaming early as Smolder needs your sustain and protection to survive lane phase.
- Consider roams only after level 6 when your R provides strong gank setup and Smolder has some self-sufficiency.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste E defensively against Caitlyn poke - save it for Rakan's actual engage attempts.
- Avoid positioning where Rakan can W onto you directly, as your R won't save you from immediate burst follow-up.
Created on 12/20/2025
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