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Xerath & Aphelios vs Caitlyn & Morgana
Bot Lane MatchupXerath vs Caitlyn (with Aphelios & Morgana) BOT matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- Pre-6, you and Aphelios lose this lane because Morgana's Q outranges your ability to safely position for Q pokes, and Caitlyn's traps punish your stationary Q channel — you cannot freely poke without risking a root.
- Post-6, your R is a long-range threat but Morgana's R counters your all-in, and Caitlyn's R can follow up on any root you land, making the 2v2 still unfavorable unless you have a significant gold lead.
Synergy & Trading
- Your best pattern is to use your E to zone Morgana away from landing her Q, then follow with your Q poke on Caitlyn from maximum range — however, this only works when Morgana is not in a position to react, so you must constantly track her positioning before committing to any ability.
Wave Control/Roaming
- You should not roam frequently because Aphelios is extremely vulnerable without you, and leaving him alone against Caitlyn and Morgana will result in a lost tower or a kill — only roam post-6 if the wave is fully crashed under their tower and Aphelios has enough items to survive a short window alone.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not stand still to channel your Q in a predictable position — Morgana will Q you during the channel, and Caitlyn's trap placement will punish your immobility, so always poke from unexpected angles and avoid being a stationary target in this matchup.
Created on 09/24/2026
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