Caitlyn is a lane-dominant marksman with the highest base attack range among bot laners, making her exceptional at securing tower plates and maintaining lane control.

Core Abilities Overview

Passive - Headshot

• Basic attacks build stacks (double from bushes)
• At 5 stacks (4 from bush), next attack deals bonus damage
• Enhanced by bonus AD and critical hits

Q - Piltover Peacemaker

• Piercing shot dealing physical damage
• Spreads after first target (60% damage)
• Most effective when hitting champions directly

W - Yordle Snap Trap

• Roots enemies for 1.5 seconds
• Reveals invisible champions for 3 seconds
• Grants extended-range Headshot (800 units)
• Takes 1.1 seconds to arm

E - 90 Caliber Net

• Fires net and propels Caitlyn backward
• Slows hit targets by 50% for 1 second
• Grants Headshot on hit target
• Limited escape tool compared to other ADCs

R - Ace in the Hole

• Long-range single-target damage
• Can be blocked by other champions
• Excellent for securing kills from safety

Optimal Skill Order 1. Start Q (Piltover Peacemaker) 2. W second in standard lanes 3. E second if defensive play needed 4. Max Q > W > E 5. Take R at 6/11/16

Core Strategy

• Utilize range advantage for consistent poke
• Combine traps with support CC for maximum damage
• Place traps preemptively during CC animations
• Use E defensively rather than aggressively
• Maintain safe positioning while maximizing damage output

Build Path

• Focus on AD, attack speed, and crit
• Transition into armor penetration
• Include lifesteal in later items
• Requires 4+ items for maximum effectiveness

Effective Caitlyn play requires maintaining optimal range while maximizing damage output through ability combinations and proper positioning.

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