Anivia vs Mel MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Anivia vs Mel

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Anivia is a control mage with medium early lane pressure who must manage wave control to deny Mel easy poke and mark stacks.
Focus on zoning and waveclear to limit Mel's projectile trades and create pick opportunities through terrain and stun setups.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by landing (Q) and immediately follow with (E) for maximum damage before Mel can react with (W).
Punish Mel’s (W) cooldown by zoning with (R) and landing (Q) for strong trades.
Avoid trading if you miss (Q) or get rooted by Mel’s (E), as she can counterattack effectively then.

Danger windows

Be vulnerable when (Q) is missed or on cooldown, as Mel can punish with poke or all-in attempts.
Avoid fighting when Mel’s (W) is up to prevent reflected damage and lost trades.
Respect Mel’s (E) root setup followed by (Q) poke by maintaining distance and using (W) to block her movement.

Early game

Use (Q) and (E) to farm and trade cautiously while holding (W) to block Mel's key projectile trades.
Avoid committing when (W) is available to prevent reflected damage.
Use (W) terrain to block Mel's approach and force her into your (Q) for stun setups.

Power spikes

After level 6 and first mana/AP item, Anivia gains strong waveclear and zoning, enabling freer farming and more confident trades.
Mel’s level 6 (R) and first mage item increase her burst and poke threat; respect these spikes by playing around her cooldowns.
Track Mel’s (W) availability closely, as it can turn your projectile spells against you and decide trade outcomes.

Win conditions

Control the wave and zone Mel with (R) to limit her poke and force her into unfavorable positions.
Capitalize on Mel’s (W) cooldowns by landing (Q) and following up with (E) for strong trades.
After level 6, use (R) to deter Mel’s all-ins and create pick opportunities with your stun and terrain control.