Alistar vs Anivia SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Alistar vs Anivia

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use brush control to threaten (W)+(Q) engages and enable ADC follow-up on Anivia's slow approach.
Deny Anivia's ADC positioning by forcing her off the wave and controlling lane space.
Prioritize river vision to secure safe all-ins and prevent enemy roams or picks.

Trading pattern

Only commit to (W)+(Q) engages when ADC can immediately follow up for kill pressure.
Punish missed (Q) stuns by stepping forward to disrupt Anivia's ADC positioning.
Avoid engaging when (W) or (Q) are on cooldown or ADC is too far back to capitalize.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) stun combined with (R) slow zone when she controls wave and vision line.
Avoid engaging when (W)+(Q) are down, as your engage and peel threat drops significantly.
Be cautious if enemy ADC or support can counter-engage immediately after your initiation cooldowns.

Early game

Win the level 2 race to unlock (W)+(Q) all-in with ADC follow-up for early pressure.
Hold brush to create surprise engage angles and force Anivia to play defensively.
Avoid pushing too hard early to maintain brush control and preserve engage threat.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (W)+(Q) all-in potential; use it to force Anivia off the wave and deny ADC positioning.
Level 3 adds (E) stun threat; leverage full kit with brush control and ADC presence for trades.
Level 6 (R) grants dive durability; coordinate with ADC and river vision to secure kills or peel effectively.

Win conditions

Control brush and time (W)+(Q) engages with ADC follow-up to deny Anivia's ADC positioning.
Use level 6 (R) to enable tower dives and extended fights around dragon or lane priority.
Exploit Anivia's slow mobility and cooldowns by forcing her off the wave and securing dragon vision.