Anivia vs Riven MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Anivia vs Riven MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Use waveclear and zoning to keep Riven from snowballing through short trades.
Survive early pressure by avoiding extended fights before level 6.
Control lane tempo to farm safely and set up picks with combos.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing then following up with for max damage.
Use to block Riven's escape routes and force her into your .
Disengage immediately if misses to avoid Riven's fast combo punish.

Danger windows

Avoid trading when Riven has all cooldowns ready including stun and third knockup.
Do not overextend when execute is active and you are low health.
Stay behind minions and near turret if flash is down to prevent fast all-ins.

Early game

Use combos to punish Riven if she wastes mobility or crowd control.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 when Riven's burst and mobility peak.
Keep wave on your side to limit Riven's engage angles and cooldown resets.

Power spikes

After level 6 and first mana/AP item, pressure waves and trades confidently.
Respect Riven's level 6 execute; avoid extended fights during this window.
Punish Riven right after she uses and cooldowns when mobility is down.

Win conditions

Farm safely with waveclear and zone Riven using to deny engages.
Punish Riven's cooldowns by landing combos followed by damage.
Reach level 6 and first item spikes to control teamfights with zoning and picks.

Tactical tip

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

Updated Jun 27, 2026New matchup