Varus & Leona vs Caitlyn & Poppy
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- Pre-6 you lose due to Caitlyn's superior range and Poppy's ability to block Leona's engage with W.
- Post-6 the matchup becomes more even if Leona can land R, allowing you to follow up with full combo damage.
Synergy & Trading
- Focus on Q poke when enemies are lined up and use E to slow retreating targets after Leona's engage.
- Your best all-ins happen when you can W-auto-Q-E combo during Leona's full CC duration.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Push early waves to get level 2 first, then look to freeze near your tower to force Caitlyn into Leona's engage range.
- Avoid extended trades in minion waves as Caitlyn's headshot passive gives her superior DPS.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never waste Q on minions when enemies are in range as it's your main damage tool in trades.
- Avoid fighting when your W stacks aren't applied as you lose significant burst damage without the percent health detonation.
Created on 12/17/2025
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