Anivia vs Annie MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Anivia vs Annie

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Anivia is a control mage who wants to farm safely and use waveclear and zoning to limit Annie's pick potential.
Maintain medium lane pressure to deny Annie easy access to burst trades and force her to use mana pushing waves.

Trading pattern

Use (Q) to initiate trades and follow up with (E) for max damage when Annie's stun passive is down.
Place (W) to block Annie's movement and force her into your (Q) for safer trades.
Avoid trading if you miss (Q), as Annie can punish with her burst combo and stun.

Danger windows

Respect Annie's 4th passive stack stun and (R) Tibbers engage as lethal all-in threats.
Avoid trading or overextending when (Q) is on cooldown to prevent being punished by Annie's burst.
Be cautious if your flash is down, as you have limited escape options against Annie's stun and burst.

Early game

Focus on farming with (Q) and (E) while using (W) to zone Annie from engaging with her passive stun.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 since Annie's burst with (R) and passive stun is threatening.
Use your range and zoning to keep Annie from freely stacking her stun and forcing all-ins.

Power spikes

After level 6 and first mana/AP item, pressure waves and trades more confidently while tracking (R) and passive stun cooldowns.
Respect Annie's level 6 spike with (R) as a strong pick tool and avoid forced trades during this window.
Use your (R) post-6 to zone Annie and deter her all-ins or roams.

Win conditions

Win by farming safely and using (R) to zone Annie away from the wave and picks after level 6.
Punish Annie when she pushes with (W) and runs low on mana by forcing short trades or all-ins.
Use (W) and (Q) combo to catch Annie off guard and secure picks that lead to lane control and roams.