Anivia vs Ezreal ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Anivia vs Ezreal

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on punishing Ezreal's last-hit attempts outside minion cover with (Q) and auto attacks.
Anivia wins extended trades and wave control through strong zoning and waveclear, while Ezreal relies on poke and mobility.
Prioritize holding the wave near your side to limit Ezreal's safe (Q) poke angles and reduce his dash safety.

Trading pattern

Punish Ezreal's last-hit animations on caster minions by landing (Q) stun and following with (E) burst if support threat is low.
Use (W) to block Ezreal's escape paths, forcing him into (Q) stun range for reliable trades.
Avoid extended DPS trades if (E) is available; wait for (E) cooldown to engage safely.

Danger windows

Respect (E) availability, as it enables him to dodge (Q) and escape your all-in attempts.
Avoid trading when enemy support controls brush or threat zone, as Ezreal can safely follow up poke or all-ins.
Be cautious when (Q) is unblocked by minions, increasing his poke threat and forcing you off the wave.

Early game

Use the first three waves to thin caster minions and punish Ezreal stepping up for low-health ranged minions.
Avoid pushing too hard early to deny Ezreal safe (Q) poke angles and reduce his (E) dash windows.
Track enemy support position; only punish Ezreal's last hits when support cannot immediately trade or zone.

Power spikes

After level 6 and first mana/AP item, (R) zoning forces Ezreal to respect trades and limits his wave control.
Ezreal's first completed item spike increases his poke range and frequency; punish his (E) cooldown to avoid sustained poke.
Anivia's spike at level 6 enables safer waveclear and zone control, allowing better setup for dragon and turret pressure.

Win conditions

Convert zoning and wave control into denying Ezreal safe farm, forcing him under turret before recalls.
Use (Q) and (W) combos to catch Ezreal stepping up for key caster minions, building CS and health leads.
Leverage post-6 (R) zoning to secure dragon vision and plates, snowballing into scaling teamfights where Anivia excels.