Caitlyn excels as a lane-dominant marksman with the highest base attack range among bot laners. Her playstyle focuses on maintaining distance while maximizing damage output through strategic ability usage and positioning.

Core Abilities Overview:

Passive - Headshot

• Charges accumulate from basic attacks (double from bushes)
• At 5 charges (4 from bush), next attack deals bonus damage
• Enhanced by bonus AD and critical strikes
• Crucial for trading and harassing enemies

Q - Piltover Peacemaker

• Piercing shot that deals physical damage
• Splinters after first target (60% damage)
• Best used through minion wave to harass enemies
• 100% damage on trapped targets regardless of units hit

W - Yordle Trap

• Roots enemies for 1.5 seconds
• Grants Headshot with 150 bonus range
• Takes 1.1 seconds to arm
• Excellent for zone control and combo setups

E - 90 Caliber Net

• Fires net forward, propelling Caitlyn backward
• Slows hit targets by 50% for 1 second
• Grants Headshot on hit target
• Best used proactively rather than as escape

R - Ace in the Hole

• Long-range single-target execute
• Can be blocked by other champions
• Excellent for securing kills on low-health targets
• Range is 5x normal attack range

Skill Order:

1. Start Q in most situations
2. W at level 2 (E if defensive play needed)
3. Max priority: R > Q > W > E

Gameplay Tips:

• Leverage your range advantage to harass safely
• Use traps proactively to control space
• Combine abilities with Headshot for maximum damage
• Position carefully as E isn't a reliable escape tool
• Use ultimate to secure kills on retreating enemies

Core Items:

• Starting: Doran's Blade + Health Potion
• Core: Kraken Slayer, Infinity Edge, Bloodthirster
• Situational: Lord Dominik's Regards, Rapid Firecannon, Guardian Angel

Focus on maintaining distance while maximizing damage output through proper ability combinations and positioning. Your goal is to dominate lane, secure tower plates, and transition into a late-game carry through superior farming and objective control.

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