Xayah vs Caitlyn ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xayah vs Caitlyn

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Xayah wins if she sets feather lines that punish Caitlyn's approach for CS or engages.
Caitlyn controls lane priority early with range and traps, forcing Xayah to find safe feather setups.
The matchup turns on Xayah's ability to avoid Caitlyn's poke and punish her stepping into feather roots.

Trading pattern

Punish Caitlyn when she steps up for last hits inside your feather lines, only if enemy support can't trade back.
Avoid punishing if Caitlyn's support controls brush or zones aggressively around traps.
Use (E) to root Caitlyn if she chases through your feathers after a trade or engage attempt.

Danger windows

Respect (W) trap zones layered with support CC or turret pressure that limit your retreat.
Avoid trading when (E) is up, as it negates your engage and punishes extended fights.
Be cautious stepping forward if enemy support can follow instantly or controls brush near your position.

Early game

Use the first three waves to place feathers behind Caitlyn's CS path without overextending.
Avoid stepping forward for caster minions when (Q) is ready to punish.
Track Caitlyn's support position before contesting cannon minion or melee minion last hits for safe punishes.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) lets Xayah deny Caitlyn's all-in by dodging engage and punishing with feather roots.
First completed marksman item boosts Xayah's DPS and feather threat, enabling longer front-to-back fights.
Two-item spike allows Xayah to sustain extended trades and control fights where enemies must cross feather lines.

Win conditions

Convert feather-rooted trades into health leads to force Caitlyn off cannon minions and plates.
Crash waves after punishing Caitlyn's CS attempts to secure turret plates and dragon vision control.
Scale into mid and late game where your self-peel and front-to-back DPS outvalue Caitlyn's poke and range.