Vayne & Rakan vs Caitlyn & Bard
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose level 2 trades heavily due to range disadvantage and lack of mobility options against Bard's crowd control.
- Level 6 improves your survivability with R stealth, but you still struggle against their poke and zone control until items.
Synergy & Trading
- Use Q to dodge Bard's Q skillshots and reposition for short trades, focusing on proccing W stacks when Caitlyn steps forward.
- Let Rakan initiate trades with W or R, then follow up with Q-auto-E for maximum damage while they're crowd controlled.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Focus on farming safely and freezing the wave near your tower to minimize exposure to their range advantage.
- Only push when Bard roams, using the opportunity to trade more aggressively with Caitlyn in the 2v1 scenario.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't try to match their early aggression as your damage output is significantly lower until you complete items.
- Avoid fighting in open areas where Caitlyn can freely auto-attack and place traps, instead look for fights around walls where you can use E effectively.
Created on 11/21/2025
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