Aphelios vs Caitlyn ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Aphelios vs Caitlyn

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on managing weapon pairs to punish Caitlyn's last-hit attempts with range or splash damage.
Caitlyn wins short trades and lane pressure early; avoid extended fights without peel or the right weapon state.

Trading pattern

Use Calibrum (Q) autos to punish Caitlyn stepping up for ranged minions when support cooldowns allow.
Avoid trading when (E) is available, as it negates your all-in and poke windows.
Hold Gravitum (root) until support or jungle can follow up for effective trades.

Danger windows

Respect (W) trap zones layered with support CC or turret pressure; stepping into them invites burst trades.
Avoid stepping forward when (E) is off cooldown, as Caitlyn can disengage or reposition to punish.
Be cautious when support cannot contest brush or river, as Caitlyn's range and traps become more threatening.

Early game

Hold wave near your tower first three waves to reduce Caitlyn's dash and trap angles.
Punish Caitlyn's autos on low-health caster minions only if enemy support can't trade back.
Avoid pushing early to prevent Caitlyn layering traps around turret or brush exits.

Power spikes

Strong weapon pairs create windows to outpoke Caitlyn's range and punish stepping for CS; plan trades accordingly.
Level 6 (R) with the right weapon effect amplifies poke or burst, forcing Caitlyn to respect your range.
First completed marksman item improves sustained damage and wave clear, enabling safer plate pressure and objective setup.

Win conditions

Convert Calibrum and Infernum weapon windows into punishing Caitlyn's last-hit attempts to build CS and health leads.
Use support peel and strong weapon pairs to survive Caitlyn's early range pressure and force her under turret.
Translate lane pressure into turret plates and dragon vision control before Caitlyn completes key siege items.