Hwei vs Caitlyn ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Hwei vs Caitlyn

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on punishing Caitlyn's forward steps for CS with long-range poke and CC.
Hwei wins extended trades by controlling space with (E) CC and (R) all-in threat at 6.
Caitlyn benefits from wave pushes to set traps and pressure plates; hold waves near your tower to limit her.

Trading pattern

Hit Caitlyn during her last-hit animations on caster minions when her support can't punish.
Use (E) CC defensively to block (E) dash engage and create safer poke windows.
Avoid stepping into trap zones or brush without vision to prevent losing trades or forced recalls.

Danger windows

(E) dash plus support engage cooldowns create lethal all-in windows; respect these before stepping forward.
Trap zones layered with support CC or turret pressure limit safe positioning; avoid stepping into these areas.
Early game before your first item spike is risky to contest CS aggressively due to Caitlyn's superior range.

Early game

Use the first three waves to thin minions with (Q) and hold (E) for defensive CC against engage.
Punish Caitlyn's last-hit steps on caster and cannon minions only if enemy support is out of position.
Avoid overextending early to reduce risk from (E) dash plus support follow-up engage.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks all (E) spellbook options; choose CC to control Caitlyn's engage and improve poke safety.
Level 6 (R) enables all-in threat; use it to force Caitlyn back or secure kills under trap pressure.
First completed mage item boosts poke damage and wave control, making Caitlyn's pre-item trades riskier.

Win conditions

Convert poke damage and CC into forced recalls to crash waves and deny Caitlyn turret plates.
Use lane priority from poke and CC to secure dragon vision and teamfight positioning.
Scale into mid-game teamfights where your (R) and utility outvalue Caitlyn's ranged poke and siege.