Caitlyn vs Sivir ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Caitlyn vs Sivir

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Caitlyn wins by using her superior range to punish Sivir's short auto attacks and last-hit attempts.
The lane favors Caitlyn when she maintains a pushed wave to set traps and pressure turret plates.
Avoid extended trades where (W) and (E) reduce your poke effectiveness.

Trading pattern

Auto and (Q) Sivir during her last-hit animations only if enemy support cannot punish.
Layer (W) traps on retreat paths and turret edges to zone Sivir’s escape and punish CS.
Avoid trading when (E) is down, as Sivir can engage or block your poke more effectively.

Danger windows

Sivir’s (E) negates your key poke and trap setups; avoid committing when it’s up.
Support engage through river or brush combined with your (E) on cooldown creates lethal all-in risk.
Sivir’s (R) enables team movement and engage; track it to avoid overextending into her range.

Early game

Use level 1 range advantage to harass Sivir when she steps up for caster minions.
Prioritize crashing the wave early to force Sivir under turret and set trap zones.
Hold (E) to deny Sivir's engage or support follow-up instead of using it for poke.

Power spikes

Level 1 range advantage lets you punish Sivir’s early CS attempts before she can respond.
First completed marksman item strengthens your poke and turret pressure, enabling plate dives.
Holding (E) for enemy engage windows increases your all-in safety and punishing potential.

Win conditions

Convert lane pressure into turret plate damage by crashing waves with support cover.
Punish Sivir’s CS attempts with autos and (Q) to build a health and gold lead.
Use lane priority to secure dragon vision and force Sivir into unsafe farming positions before fights.