Sona & Smolder vs Caitlyn & Yuumi
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose level 2 to Caitlyn's range advantage and Yuumi's untargetable poke, but win level 6 with R flash engage potential.
- The matchup improves significantly once Smolder reaches meaningful stack thresholds for follow-up damage.
Synergy & Trading
- Use Q-auto for poke when enemies step forward, then W for sustain and shield to mitigate return damage.
- Coordinate with Smolder's Q poke and look for opportunities to land Q-auto on both enemies when they're grouped.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Don't roam early - Smolder needs your sustain and poke to survive the laning phase against Caitlyn's pressure.
- Consider roaming only after level 6 if Smolder is safely farming and has sufficient stacks to handle 1v2 briefly.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't get caught positioning too far forward for Q poke or Caitlyn will punish with headshot combos.
- Avoid using R without flash available, as Yuumi can easily block it by attaching to Caitlyn when you cast.
Created on 11/19/2025
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