Anivia vs Samira ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Anivia vs Samira

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Anivia wins by zoning Samira with (R) and punishing her short-range dash attempts.
Samira thrives in grouped all-ins with support engage, so maintain wave control to deny that.
The lane turns on last-hit punish windows when Samira commits (E) without reset or wastes (W).

Trading pattern

Hit Samira during last-hit animations if her support cannot immediately zone or trade back.
Use (Q) followed by (E) to burst Samira when she steps up for CS without (W) ready.
Avoid punishing if enemy support controls brush or is in engage range, as Samira can reset trades with (E).

Danger windows

Avoid stepping forward when Samira's support is in brush or ready to engage, enabling her (E) dash resets.
Respect (W) projectile block timing; do not commit if it can negate your (Q) poke.
Be cautious when Samira hits S rank and channels (R) with support follow-up for burst all-ins.

Early game

Use the first three waves to hold a slow push near your turret to reduce Samira's dash threat.
Punish Samira's last-hit attempts on caster minions if enemy support is out of position.
Track support brush control to decide when to step up for poke with (Q) before Samira can engage.

Power spikes

After level 6 and first mana/AP item, use (R) to zone and force Samira under turret safely.
Samira's level 6 (R) and first damage item empower all-ins; respect her engage only after support CC.
Post-6, pressure waves confidently but avoid trades if (W) or (E) are available for resets.

Win conditions

Convert zoning with (R) into denied CS and forced recalls to build item advantage.
Use wave crashes after first item spike to pressure turret plates and secure dragon control.
Scale into teamfights where your zoning and control can isolate Samira and limit her resets.