Caitlyn vs Corki ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Caitlyn vs Corki

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Caitlyn's range punishing Corki's shorter poke and dash windows.
Caitlyn wins short trades and lane pressure, Corki scales better but needs space to poke.
Hold wave near your side to force Corki into risky last-hit steps and trap setups.

Trading pattern

Hit Corki during last-hit animations on low-health minions only if enemy support can't punish.
Use (Q) poke combined with autos when Corki steps up for CS, but hold (E) to counter his engage.
Avoid extended trades after Corki uses (W) to reposition; punish cooldown windows before he dashes.

Danger windows

(R) stocked post-level 6 allows repeated poke; avoid stepping forward without (E) ready.
If Corki's support controls brush or zone, give up last-hit punish windows to avoid all-ins.
After using (E) or when support cooldowns are down, avoid stepping up to prevent Corki's burst trades.

Early game

Use level 1 range to harass Corki's caster minions and punish his early CS attempts.
At level 2, avoid using (E) early to keep it ready for (W) reposition or support engage.
Position traps near turret edges and brush exits after wave crashes to limit Corki's movement.

Power spikes

Level 1: Caitlyn's superior auto range lets her punish Corki's early CS attempts aggressively.
First completed marksman item: Crash waves with support cover to threaten plates and force Corki recalls.
Level 6 (R) on Corki demands holding (E) for defense and punishing after his rockets are spent.

Win conditions

Convert lane pressure into crashing waves for turret plates and early dragon vision control.
Punish Corki's CS attempts to build a health and item lead before his first damage item spike.
Use trap zones and wave control to force Corki under turret, limiting his poke and scaling safety.