Duo
| Style | Long-range poke and control |
| Difficulty | Medium To verify |
| Strong at | Levels 2 to 6 |
| Weak against | Fast engage and champions eager to fight To verify |
| Patch tier | Pending |
| Win rate | Pending |
Why it works
- Lux's Q immobilizes. "Light Binding" immobilizes and damages up to 2 enemy units, with range 1175.
- Caitlyn punishes what's trapped. Her passive makes an empowered headshot against targets caught in a trap or net.
- The traps. Caitlyn's W immobilizes the enemy champion and reveals them for 1.5 s.
- Slows. Lux's E slows in an area and Caitlyn's E throws a net that also pushes Caitlyn back.
- Range. Caitlyn's Q reaches 1250 and her R 3500; Lux's R 3340.
Weak points: little mobility; they depend on landing the Q. To verify
Powerspikes by level
| Level | What changes | How to play it |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | First spike: Lux's Q and Caitlyn's W. | Root, trap and headshot. |
| 3 | Q, W and E of both. | Poke and lane control. |
| 6 | Peak: both ultimates. | Long-range finish. |
Level 2-3 combo
- Lux: Q to immobilize.
- Caitlyn: W at the target's feet, or take advantage of the root.
- Caitlyn: Q and attacks for the headshot.
- Lux: E and detonate it for the damage. To verify
Level 6 protocol
- Lux: Q or Caitlyn: W to secure the control.
- Caitlyn: R on the low-health target, or Lux: R on a group. To verify
Game plan
| Phase | Goal | Key action |
|---|---|---|
| Start | Poke and lane control. | Traps in the bushes. |
| 2-5 | Kill with root + trap. | Headshot. |
| 6+ | Global finishes. | Caitlyn's R. |
Runes and summoner spells
To verify
| Champion | Main path | Spells |
|---|---|---|
| Lux | Sorcery or Domination: Arcane Comet or Electrocute | Flash + Ignite |
| Caitlyn | Precision: Lethal Tempo or Conqueror | Flash + Heal |
Items, matchups and bans
Pending No patch data. To verify
Critical mistakes to avoid
- Spending Lux's Q when Caitlyn isn't ready.
- Placing traps without vision.
- Not accounting for the enemy jungler.
How to play against Lux + Caitlyn
Dodge Lux's Q and step away from Caitlyn's traps. To verify
Frequently asked questions
How do you spell Caitlyn? In the game it's "Caitlyn".
Methodology and updates
- Data source: abilities from Data Dragon 16.21.1; own analysis, untested.
- Last review: Pending.
