Sivir vs Caitlyn ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Sivir vs Caitlyn

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Sivir must manage waveclear and (E) timing to survive Caitlyn's range and trap pressure.
Caitlyn wins short-range trades and lane priority early; Sivir aims to neutralize with controlled wave states.
This lane turns on last-hit punishment windows and (E) usage against Caitlyn's poke and traps.

Trading pattern

Use (Q) double-hit and (W) to punish Caitlyn when she walks up for last hits behind minions.
Only punish last hits if enemy support is out of zone or engage range; otherwise, give up the auto.
Hold (E) to block (Q) or trap root setup, then trade with (W) damage before she can respond.

Danger windows

Avoid stepping forward when (E) is up, as she can escape or trade safely after your engage.
Respect enemy support control of brush or immediate follow-up, which blocks your last-hit punish windows.
Be cautious after using (E); Caitlyn can force harder trades or trap setups during this cooldown.

Early game

Hold the wave near your side early to reduce Caitlyn's dash and poke angles.
Punish Caitlyn stepping up for caster minions only if enemy support cannot immediately trade back.
Avoid fighting over cannon minions without (E) ready to block (Q) or trap setups.

Power spikes

(E) availability is key; use it to deny (Q) poke or trap root, forcing her to bait it.
First completed marksman item lets you clear waves faster and punish Caitlyn's attempts to crash for plates.
Level 6 (R) grants team movement speed to enable or disengage from fights, turning neutral lanes into coordinated plays.

Win conditions

Convert waveclear and (E) trades into safe item spikes and controlled recalls.
Use (W) and (Q) to punish Caitlyn's CS attempts, denying plates and forcing her off turret.
Leverage (R) in teamfights for positioning and DPS, scaling into stronger grouped fights beyond laning phase.