Ezreal vs Caitlyn ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ezreal vs Caitlyn

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Ezreal landing (Q) poke when Caitlyn steps up for last hits outside minion cover.
Ezreal wins extended trades and scales better, but Caitlyn controls wave priority early with range and traps.
Hold wave near your side to punish Caitlyn's long-range autos and avoid her trap zones.

Trading pattern

Punish Caitlyn's last-hit attempts when she steps beyond minion range, only if enemy support can't trade back.
Use (Q) poke followed by (W) auto when Caitlyn is locked in last-hit animation and no support threat.
Avoid trading after using (E) aggressively, as you become vulnerable to (E) disengage and support follow-up.

Danger windows

Respect (W) trap zones layered near turret and brush, especially with enemy support ready to engage.
Avoid stepping forward when (E) is available, as it enables her to disengage or punish your (E) use.
Be cautious when enemy support controls brush or river, as last-hit punish windows become too risky.

Early game

Use first three waves to farm with (Q) through minions, avoiding (W) trap zones.
At level 2, punish Caitlyn stepping up for caster minions if enemy support is not threatening.
Keep wave neutral or slow pushing to deny Caitlyn safe auto attacks and reduce her (E) dash escape window.

Power spikes

First completed item enables repeated (Q) poke to contest wave and dragon control safely.
Two-item spike increases poke threat and cooldown cycling, letting you control fights before Caitlyn can engage.
Level 6 (R) can finish low-health targets or trim waves, aiding in objective pressure and poke advantage.

Win conditions

Convert poke damage into recall leads by forcing Caitlyn off ranged minions and denying turret plates.
Use wave control and item spikes to contest dragon vision and force Caitlyn into unfavorable trades.
Scale into mid-game teamfights where your mobility and poke outclass Caitlyn's shorter sustained DPS.