Zilean & Caitlyn vs Lucian & Nami
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 through E speed boosts enabling Caitlyn's range advantage and your Q poke, but must respect Nami's Q engage potential when abilities are down.
- Post-6 your R makes diving much riskier for them while maintaining your poke and kiting advantages.
Synergy & Trading
- Use E on Caitlyn when she steps up to trade, allowing her to get free damage and retreat safely from Lucian's retaliation.
- When you land Q, immediately double-bomb for the stun while Caitlyn follows up with her full combo during the CC duration.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Roam when Caitlyn has wave control and can safely farm, typically after successful trades that force enemies to recall.
- Look for roams at levels 4-5 when your Q+W+Q combo becomes reliable, and always roam when your R is up for game-changing plays.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste E defensively on yourself when Caitlyn needs it for aggressive positioning, as your utility is maximized by enabling her range advantage.
- Avoid using both Q charges for poke when Nami has engage tools available, as you need the double-bomb for self-peel.
Created on 12/01/2025
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