Caitlyn vs Lucian ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Caitlyn vs Lucian

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Caitlyn wins short trades by punishing Lucian's last-hit attempts with superior range.
Holding wave near enemy turret lets Caitlyn trap retreat paths and deny Lucian CS.
Lucian thrives in burst trades after support setup; Caitlyn must avoid extended fights and use range to control lane.

Trading pattern

Auto Lucian during low-health minion last hits if enemy support can't punish forward step.
Layer (W) traps on turret edges and retreat paths after wave crashes to zone Lucian.
Avoid using (E) for poke; hold it to counter Lucian's all-in dash and burst trades.

Danger windows

Lucian's all-in threat peaks when (E) dash is up and support can follow immediately.
Avoid stepping into brush or river zones controlled by enemy support to prevent follow-up engages.
After Caitlyn uses (E), she is vulnerable to Lucian's burst trades; play cautiously until it resets.

Early game

Use level 1 range to harass Lucian and contest caster minion last hits.
At level 2, hold (E) to deny Lucian's dash engage unless support cooldowns allow safe trades.
Thin the wave early to reduce Lucian's dash window and limit his poke angles.

Power spikes

Level 1 range advantage lets Caitlyn punish Lucian's early CS attempts before he can respond.
First completed marksman item strengthens Caitlyn's poke and turret plate pressure; crash waves with support cover.
Two-item siege power spike enables Caitlyn to safely zone Lucian and secure dragon vision control.

Win conditions

Convert range and trap control into denying Lucian turret plates and forcing early recalls.
Use lane priority to secure dragon vision and setup favorable objective fights.
Maintain health and item leads to outscale Lucian's burst and dominate mid-game teamfights.