Caitlyn is a dominant marksman known for her exceptional range and lane control. Her ability to dominate the bot lane and secure turret plates makes her a formidable champion.

Core Abilities

Passive - Headshot

• Generates stacks from basic attacks (double stacks from bush)
• After 5 stacks (4 from bush), next attack deals bonus damage
• Enhanced by bonus AD and critical strikes

Q - Piltover Peacemaker

• Piercing shot that deals damage and splinters after first target
• Secondary targets take 60% damage
• Effective for wave clear and poking through minions

W - Yordle Snap Trap

• Snares enemies for 1.5 seconds
• Grants Headshot with 150 bonus range
• Takes 1.1 seconds to arm
• Reveals invisible champions for 3 seconds

E - 90 Caliber Net

• Fires net forward and propels Caitlyn backward
• Slows hit targets by 50% for 1 second
• Grants Headshot on hit
• Can be interrupted during animation

R - Ace in the Hole

• Long-range targeted shot
• One-second channel time
• Can be blocked by other champions
• Excellent for securing kills on low-health targets

Ability Order

1. Start Q (Piltover Peacemaker)
2. W (Yordle Snap Trap) at level 2
3. E (90 Caliber Net) at level 3
4. Max Q > W > E
5. R at levels 6/11/16

Key Strategies

• Use range advantage to poke enemies safely
• Combine traps with support CC for maximum damage
• Place traps proactively for zone control
• Use E-Flash combo instead of Flash-E when escaping
• Maximize Headshot opportunities through positioning and bush control

Core Items

• Focus on AD, attack speed, and crit stats
• Build armor penetration and lifesteal in later stages
• Aim for minimum 4 completed items for maximum effectiveness

The key to success with Caitlyn is maintaining optimal range while maximizing damage output through strategic ability usage and proper positioning.

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