Anivia vs Irelia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Anivia vs Irelia

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Anivia is a control mage with medium lane pressure and low early agency against Irelia's high early pressure and mobility.
Focus on wave control to deny Irelia safe minion waves for (Q) resets and extended trades, aiming to control the lane tempo and scale into teamfights.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing (Q) then immediately follow with (E) for max damage and stun control.
Use (W) to block Irelia’s approach or force her into your (Q) for a stun.
Punish Irelia when she misses (E) or uses (Q) forward without a reset minion path by stepping up for damage.

Danger windows

Irelia is most dangerous when she has passive stacks and can reset (Q) on low-health minions; avoid fighting near such waves.
Avoid extended trades when Irelia’s (E) or (R) is available to mark and stun or slow you.
Be cautious if your flash is down, as you have limited escape options against her high mobility.

Early game

Use (Q) and (W) to zone and punish Irelia when she tries to stack passive near low-health minions.
Prioritize holding the wave near your side to deny Irelia reset paths and avoid giving her easy all-in windows.
Avoid extended trades when Irelia has passive stacks and (E) or (R) ready to mark you for follow-up.

Power spikes

Respect Irelia’s level 2 spike when she unlocks (Q) and (E) for stun and reset threat; avoid overextending.
After level 6 and Lost Chapter, use (R) and improved waveclear to zone and pressure Irelia safely.
Beware Irelia’s first completed fighter item spike, which makes her extended trades more dangerous; adjust aggression accordingly.

Win conditions

Deny Irelia’s (Q) reset paths by controlling wave state and punishing her attempts to stack passive near low-health minions.
Use (R) post-level 6 to zone and create pick opportunities, forcing fights on your terms.
Capitalize on missed (E) or wasted (Q) resets by landing full (Q)-(E) combos to pressure or kill Irelia and maintain lane control.