Caitlyn vs Aphelios ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Caitlyn vs Aphelios

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Caitlyn wins early short trades using her superior auto range to punish Aphelios's last-hit attempts.
Maintain a pushed wave near Aphelios's turret to leverage trap zones and deny his safe CS.
Aphelios scales better in extended fights; avoid long trades and force him under turret pressure.

Trading pattern

Auto Aphelios during his last-hit animations when enemy support cannot immediately punish.
Layer (W) traps on retreat paths and turret edges to zone and punish Aphelios's positioning.
Avoid punishing if enemy support controls brush or threat zone to prevent losing HP unnecessarily.

Danger windows

Avoid stepping forward when Aphelios has Gravitum root ready with support follow-up.
Respect windows when Aphelios cycles to Infernum or Crescendum for burst or sustained DPS.
Do not use (E) carelessly before knowing enemy engage tools; losing it opens lethal all-ins.

Early game

Use level 1 range advantage to zone Aphelios from caster minions and punish his early CS.
Crash the wave by the third wave to set up traps around turret for plate pressure.
Hold (E) for enemy engage attempts instead of using it for poke in early trades.

Power spikes

Level 1 range advantage lets Caitlyn punish Aphelios's CS attempts before he can respond.
First completed marksman item strengthens poke and turret pressure, enabling effective wave crashes.
Two-item siege power spike enhances plate taking and dragon setup through safer ranged harassment.

Win conditions

Convert lane pressure into turret plates by crashing waves with support cover and trap zones.
Use CS leads to recall for item spikes, increasing poke and siege potential around dragon fights.
Maintain lane priority to force Aphelios under turret, limiting his weapon cycle options and scaling safety.