Caitlyn vs Veigar ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Caitlyn vs Veigar

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Caitlyn wins by using superior range to punish Veigar's limited mobility and farming attempts.
The lane turns on denying Veigar safe CS and trap setups that force him off the wave.

Trading pattern

Auto Veigar during low-health minion last hits if his support cannot immediately punish.
Layer traps on retreat paths and turret edges to zone Veigar and limit his safe movement.
Hold (E) to disengage Veigar's all-in attempts, avoiding using it for poke to keep safety.

Danger windows

(E) cage enables stun and burst combos; avoid stepping into cage range when it's up.
Avoid trading when enemy support controls brush or can immediately follow Veigar's engage.
Do not use (E) carelessly before knowing enemy engage tools; losing it opens lethal all-ins.

Early game

Use level 1 range to pressure Veigar's early stack attempts and contest caster minions.
Hold wave near your side to limit Veigar's cage angles and reduce his poke threat.
Watch for Veigar stepping up for cannon minions to auto-punish if enemy support can't contest.

Power spikes

Level 1: Use Caitlyn's high base range to pressure Veigar's farming and establish lane control.
First completed marksman item: Crash waves with support cover to convert poke pressure into plate leads.
Track Veigar's level 6 (R) to avoid committing to trades when his burst execute is available.

Win conditions

Convert range advantage and trap zoning into denied CS, forced Veigar recalls, and turret plates.
Use wave crashes under turret to build bot lane priority and secure dragon vision control.
Scale through item spikes to maintain safe siege and teamfight DPS while limiting Veigar's burst windows.