Anivia vs Ahri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Anivia vs Ahri

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Anivia is a control mage with medium lane pressure who must manage Ahri's high early agency and mobility by zoning and farming safely.
Focus on denying Ahri free farm and punishing her when key cooldowns like (E) and (R) are down to maintain lane control.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by landing (Q) and immediately follow up with (E) for maximum damage when Ahri is overextended.
Respect (E) cooldown; only commit to trades when (E) is down to avoid her pick potential.
Avoid trading when (R) is available, as she can dodge your abilities and punish missed (Q).

Danger windows

Ahri is most dangerous when (E) and (R) are available; avoid stepping forward without (W) terrain or (Q) ready.
Missing (Q) leaves Anivia vulnerable to Ahri's fast all-ins; play cautiously after a missed (Q).
If Ahri uses (R) to escape, pressure her aggressively until (R) is back up to capitalize on her cooldown.

Early game

Use (Q) and (W) to zone Ahri and prevent her from safely engaging or roaming before level 6.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 since (E) and (R) give her kill pressure and mobility.
Maintain wave control to limit Ahri's roam potential and keep lane priority manageable.

Power spikes

After level 6 and completing Lost Chapter, Anivia gains strong waveclear and zoning power to farm safely and control fights.
Respect Ahri's level 6 (R) spike, which greatly increases her mobility and kill threat; avoid risky trades when it's up.
Track Ahri's first completed mage item timing to anticipate her improved waveclear and pick potential.

Win conditions

Use strong (Q) and (R) zoning to deny Ahri safe farming and force her into mistakes.
Punish Ahri when she misuses (E) or (R) cooldowns by landing full (Q)+(E) combos.
Reach level 6 and item spikes to safely farm and force fights on your terms with (R) zone control.