Caitlyn vs Xayah ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Caitlyn vs Xayah

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Caitlyn wins by using superior range to punish Xayah's last-hit attempts under pressure.
Holding wave near enemy turret lets Caitlyn trap retreat paths and force Xayah off plates.

Trading pattern

Auto Xayah during her last-hit animations when enemy support cannot punish your forward step.
Layer (W) traps on retreat paths and turret edges to limit Xayah's safe movement after wave crashes.
Hold (E) to disengage Xayah's all-in attempts instead of using it for poke trades.

Danger windows

Avoid stepping forward when (E) is down, as (E) root and support engage can punish hard.
Respect enemy support's brush control and engage cooldowns that can follow Xayah's feather setups.
Be cautious when (R) is available to dodge your all-in and counter-engage with root and DPS.

Early game

Use level 1 range advantage to zone Xayah from caster minions and force early poke.
Prioritize crashing waves into turret by wave 3 to threaten plates and deny Xayah safe farm.
Watch for Xayah stepping up for cannon minions to land autos and (Q) poke safely.

Power spikes

Level 1 range advantage lets Caitlyn hit first and control early CS pressure; punish Xayah stepping up.
First completed marksman item strengthens poke and turret plate pressure; crash waves with support cover.
Two-item spike enhances siege potential; use trap zones to deny Xayah safe turret exits and force recalls.

Win conditions

Convert lane pressure into plate leads by crashing waves under turret and trapping escape routes.
Use health and CS leads to force Xayah recalls, securing dragon vision and safer item spikes.
Maintain lane priority to enable safer teamfight positioning and maximize your range DPS contribution.