Smolder & Nami vs Caitlyn & Brand
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 heavily due to range disadvantage and Brand's superior poke damage overwhelming Nami's sustain.
- Post-6 you remain weaker in 2v2s but gain some waveclear and poke potential with R, though still unfavorable overall.
Synergy & Trading
- Focus on safe Q stacking on minions and only trade when Nami lands Q on enemies first.
- Use W for waveclear when pushed under tower and save E for escaping Brand's W-Q combo rather than aggressive plays.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Accept being pushed in early and focus on farming under tower while stacking Q safely.
- Ask for jungle assistance around level 6 when you have some combat potential, and look to reset waves before they crash to minimize stack loss.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't greed for Q stacks on minions when Brand has W available, as the trade damage isn't worth it.
- Avoid using E aggressively for stacks, as you need it to escape their superior all-in potential throughout laning phase.
Created on 12/02/2025
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