Caitlyn vs Hwei ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Caitlyn vs Hwei

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Caitlyn wins short trades with range and punishes Hwei stepping up for CS due to her superior auto range.
Hold wave near your side to set trap lines that limit Hwei's escape and force recalls.
Hwei's lane control relies on spellbook CC and poke; use (E) defensively to deny his engage windows.

Trading pattern

Punish Hwei's last-hit attempts when enemy support can't immediately punish or zone.
Use (Q) to poke during his CS animations, especially when trapped or near turret edges.
Avoid trading if (E) is down or enemy support controls brush and can follow up instantly.

Danger windows

Respect (E) spellbook CC choice; stepping forward during its cooldown invites all-ins.
Avoid stepping into enemy support threat zones or brush without (E) ready to disengage.
Be cautious when Hwei's ultimate is available, especially if his support can follow up quickly.

Early game

Use level 1 range advantage to harass Hwei during his low-health minion last hits.
Prioritize crashing waves into turret early to threaten plates and set up trap zones.
Hold (E) until Hwei or his support commit; avoid using it for poke to keep all-in safety.

Power spikes

Level 1 grants Caitlyn a range edge to pressure Hwei's early CS and lane control.
First completed marksman item strengthens poke and plate pressure; crash waves with support cover.
Track Hwei's level 6 (R) to avoid forced all-ins and use windows after it's spent to punish.

Win conditions

Convert lane pressure into turret plates by crashing waves and layering traps under turret.
Build CS leads by punishing Hwei's last hits and forcing him under turret where he is vulnerable.
Use bot priority to secure dragon vision and teamfight positioning, leveraging Caitlyn's range and siege.