
League of Legends Caitlyn History and Evolution
Caitlyn's abilities have evolved throughout League of Legends' history. Here's a comprehensive overview of her previous abilities and mechanics:
Headshot (Passive)
- Basic attacks generate Headshot stacks (doubled from brush)
- At 7/6/5 stacks (based on level), next attack deals 50% bonus AD damage
- Triple damage against minions/monsters
- 50% armor penetration against champions
- Can critically strike for 125% AD (champions) or 175% AD (minions/monsters)
Piltover Peacemaker (Q)
- Fires projectile dealing 100%-50% physical damage based on enemies hit
- Damage reduces per target hit
- Spell shields count for damage reduction calculations
Yordle Snap Trap (W)
- Places trap that arms after 1.1 seconds and lasts 240 seconds
- Maximum 4 traps active at once
- Roots champions, deals magic damage over 1.5 seconds
- Reveals trapped targets for 9 seconds
90 Caliber Net (E)
- Fires net and recoils 400 units backward
- Deals magic damage and slows first enemy hit by 50%
- Can be used to cross terrain
- Interruptible channel (unlike similar mobility abilities)
Ace in the Hole (R)
- Channels for 1 second while gaining true sight of target
- Fires homing projectile dealing physical damage
- Cancels if target dies during channel (5-second cooldown)
- Continues trajectory if target dies after firing
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Previous splash arts showcase Caitlyn's visual evolution across multiple skins including Classic, Resistance, Sheriff, Safari, Arctic Warfare, Officer, Headhunter, Lunar Wraith, Pool Party, Arcade and Prestige Arcade versions.
Voice lines demonstrate her personality as a determined law enforcer, featuring quotes for movement, attacks, abilities, and various interactions.
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