Alistar vs Anivia SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Alistar into Aniviamedium

Overview

Use brush control to threaten + 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.

Respect stun combined with slow zone when she controls wave and vision line.
Avoid engaging when + 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.

Win the level 2 race to unlock + 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.

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

Control brush and time + engages with ADC follow-up to deny Anivia's ADC positioning.
Use level 6 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.

Tactical tip

For Alistar vs Anivia, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Support lane check.