Anivia vs Azir MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Anivia vs Azir MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Anivia into Azirmedium

Overview

Deny Azir's soldier setup by using your waveclear and zoning to disrupt his scaling.
Your goal is to control wave tempo to prevent Azir from safely placing soldiers and farming.
Use your medium lane pressure to force Azir into risky trades before his item spikes.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by landing and following up with for max damage.
Use to block Azir's movement or force him into your stun.
Punish Azir aggressively when is down or used forward, reducing his escape options.

Danger windows

Avoid overextending when Azir's is available to prevent disengage or isolation.
Be cautious when Azir's soldiers are optimally placed and is ready, limiting safe trade windows.
Never chase or trade without flash or after missing , as you become vulnerable to all-ins.

Early game

Thin the wave early to prevent Azir from establishing soldier zones for poke.
Avoid extended trades when Azir's reposition is available.
Look to punish Azir with combos when he mispositions or wastes .

Power spikes

After level 6 and your first mana/AP item, pressure waves confidently with stronger waveclear and zoning.
Respect Azir's level 6 and first mage DPS item as his soldier damage and disengage threat increase.
Adjust your trading pace only when your key cooldowns and resources are available and Azir's defensive tools are on cooldown.

Win conditions

Deny Azir safe soldier placement and scaling by controlling waves and zoning with .
Look for picks by landing combos when Azir misuses or or overextends.
Crash waves before recalling to force Azir into risky trades and leverage your crowd control and waveclear.

Tactical tip

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