Caitlyn vs Zeri ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Caitlyn vs Zeri

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Caitlyn wins short trades and lane priority by punishing Zeri's last-hit approach with superior range.
Hold wave near your side to trap Zeri under turret and deny safe CS paths.
Zeri scales better in extended fights with (R), so keep trades short and poke-focused.

Trading pattern

Auto Zeri during her last-hit animations when enemy support cannot punish your forward step.
Layer (W) traps on retreat paths and turret edges to zone Zeri and restrict her movement.
Hold (E) for disengage against Zeri's engage attempts; avoid using it for poke to keep safety.

Danger windows

Avoid stepping forward when (E) is available, as she can dash through terrain to engage.
Respect enemy support cooldowns that enable all-ins; don't punish CS if support controls brush or engage zone.
Be cautious when Zeri has (R) active, as extended fights favor her mobility and DPS uptime.

Early game

Use level 1 range to harass Zeri during her early CS attempts before support cooldowns activate.
Crash the wave early to set trap lines around turret, forcing Zeri into vulnerable last-hit spots.
Watch for (E) dash; punish her when it's on cooldown to limit her mobility escape.

Power spikes

Level 1 range advantage lets Caitlyn punish Zeri's early CS attempts aggressively.
First completed marksman item strengthens poke and turret pressure; crash waves to force plates.
Zeri's level 6 (R) enables extended fights; avoid long trades and disengage quickly when active.

Win conditions

Convert lane priority into crashing waves to trap Zeri under turret and secure plates.
Punish Zeri's last-hit attempts to build CS and item leads before her scaling spikes.
Use trap zones and (E) to control positioning, enabling safer poke and dragon vision setups.