Zeri vs Caitlyn ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zeri vs Caitlyn

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Caitlyn's range punishing Zeri's low early agency and lack of burst trades.
Zeri wins extended fights using (R) and wall mobility to kite Caitlyn's poke and traps.
Hold wave near your tower to limit Caitlyn's trap setups and reduce her poke angles.

Trading pattern

Punish Caitlyn when she walks up for melee or cannon minions only if enemy support can't punish.
Use (W) through walls to hit Caitlyn's predictable CS paths and force her back.
Avoid trading after Caitlyn uses (E) to escape, as her disengage window is down but her support can engage.

Danger windows

(W) trap zones combined with support CC create deadly all-in windows; avoid stepping into brush without vision.
(Q) poke plus (E) slow combo punishes Zeri stepping forward for CS under pressure.
Avoid trading when (E) is available to escape or reposition, especially if support can follow up immediately.

Early game

Use the first three waves to farm safely near walls, avoiding (Q) poke angles.
Avoid stepping up for caster minions if Caitlyn's support controls brush or can punish.
Delay aggressive trades until level 6 when (R) enables longer fights and safer mobility.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) grants Zeri extended fight power; use it to kite Caitlyn around walls and outlast her poke.
First completed marksman item improves Zeri's sustained damage; fight near terrain to maximize (W) poke.
Two-item spike solidifies Zeri's kiting; avoid fights away from walls where mobility is limited.

Win conditions

Farm safely near walls to reach item spikes, then use (R) for extended kiting fights against Caitlyn.
Punish Caitlyn's predictable CS paths with (W) to deny plates and force recalls.
Use wave crashes near your turret to reduce Caitlyn's trap effectiveness and set up for dragon control with your team.