Smolder & Rakan vs Caitlyn & Seraphine
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 due to short range and weak early damage against Caitlyn's superior range and Seraphine's poke pressure.
- Post-6 you remain disadvantaged as your R doesn't provide enough immediate power to overcome their zone control and sustain advantage.
Synergy & Trading
- Focus on short Q-auto trades when enemies step into your range, then immediately back off to avoid extended trades.
- Let Rakan initiate with W-E combo, then follow up with Q-auto-W for burst damage while they're CC'd.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Accept CS deficits and focus on safe farming under tower to stack your passive without taking excessive poke.
- Look for freeze opportunities when Rakan successfully trades, as this forces enemies to overextend for farm where you can capitalize.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't greed for CS against Caitlyn's range advantage, as taking too much poke early makes you vulnerable to all-ins.
- Avoid using W for wave clear when Rakan doesn't have engage tools available, as you need the damage for potential fights.
Created on 01/06/2026
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