Zeri & Bard vs Caitlyn & Rakan

Zeri
You
Bard
VS
Caitlyn
Rakan

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Who Wins

  • You lose pre-6 due to Caitlyn's superior range and headshot harass, with limited ability to trade back effectively.
  • Post-6 you gain significant outplay potential with R mobility, but still struggle in straight trades without proper positioning.
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Synergy & Trading

  • Use E to dodge Caitlyn's Q, then immediately Q spam while she's animation locked.
  • Only commit to extended trades when Rakan has used W or is out of range to engage on you.

Wave Control/Roaming

  • Focus on farming safely and giving up CS when necessary to avoid Caitlyn's headshot harass.
  • Look to freeze near your tower where Rakan engages become more dangerous for them.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't use E aggressively for trades as it's your only escape from Rakan's W engage.
  • Avoid fighting in open areas post-6 where Caitlyn can easily land R despite your R mobility.
Created on 12/08/2025
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