Anivia vs Kassadin MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Anivia vs Kassadin

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Anivia controls the lane with medium pressure and must deny Kassadin safe farm to delay his level 6 spike.
Prioritize wave control and zoning to prevent Kassadin from scaling comfortably while respecting his post-6 mobility and burst.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades with (Q) followed by (E) for max damage, especially when Kassadin’s (Q) shield is down.
Use (R) and (W) to zone Kassadin and punish his low mana or cooldowns on (R).
Do not trade if you miss (Q), as Kassadin can retaliate quickly with (R) burst and mobility.

Danger windows

Kassadin is dangerous immediately after level 6 with (R) available for burst and escape; avoid overextending.
Missing (Q) opens a window for Kassadin to punish with aggressive trades; play cautiously after a miss.
Kassadin low mana after repeated (R) casts is a window to trap or zone him aggressively; capitalize on this.

Early game

Push Kassadin under tower using strong waveclear to exploit his weak early wave control.
Avoid extended trades before level 6; focus on punishing missed (Q) to prevent Kassadin from engaging.
Hold (W) to block Kassadin's approach or force him into your (Q) for a stun setup.

Power spikes

After level 6 and first mana/AP item, use improved waveclear and (R) zoning to farm safely and force fights on your terms.
Respect Kassadin’s level 6 (R) spike by avoiding overextensions and holding key defensive cooldowns.
Post-item power spike lets you pressure waves and trades more confidently while tracking Kassadin’s escape options.

Win conditions

Deny Kassadin free farm and scaling by controlling waves and zoning with (Q) and (W) to lock him down for (E) damage.
Use (R) after level 6 to zone and force Kassadin into unfavorable positions, punishing his cooldowns and mana limits.
Secure picks or kills by forcing short trades on your terms and exploiting Kassadin’s limited early agency.