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Samira vs Caitlyn ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Samira vs Caitlyn

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on blocking (Q) poke with (W) to enable safe engage windows.
Samira wins extended trades and all-ins if she stacks Style and resets through kills.
Caitlyn controls wave priority early with range and trap zoning; Samira needs support engage to contest.

Trading pattern

Use (W) to block (Q) before committing to trades to negate poke damage.
Step forward to auto Caitlyn during her last-hit animations only if support threat is low.
Avoid dashing in with (E) unless you have a reset from a low-health target or support CC landed.

Danger windows

Avoid stepping forward when (E) is available to escape your engage.
Respect (W) trap zones especially near turret and retreat paths to prevent roots.
Be cautious trading when enemy support controls brush or can immediately punish your step forward.

Early game

Hold the wave near your tower to reduce (E) dash escape window.
Punish Caitlyn's last-hit attempts on low-health minions only if enemy support can't zone.
Avoid using (E) early without a reset; wait for support CC to follow up before dashing.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) spike lets you turn support engages into fight-winning burst with resets.
First completed damage item increases all-in damage and reset threat; force fights with support setup.
Caitlyn's level 1 range advantage requires you to avoid early trades without support cooldowns.

Win conditions

Convert support engage into kills by stacking Style and resetting with (E) in all-ins.
Use health and wave control leads to crash waves and deny Caitlyn turret plates.
Force Caitlyn under tower early to limit her range advantage and set up dragon vision control.

Tip: For Samira vs Caitlyn, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast ADC lane check.

Updated Jun 7, 2026New matchup