Anivia vs Talon MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Anivia vs Talon

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Anivia is a control mage with medium lane pressure and low early agency against Talon's high mobility and burst assassin kit.
Focus on using waveclear and zoning tools to deny Talon safe all-in windows and prevent his roaming opportunities.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing (Q) followed immediately by (E) for maximum damage, using (W) to block Talon's path or force him into your (Q).
Punish Talon aggressively when his (Q) dash is on cooldown since he loses his main engage tool.
Avoid trading if you miss (Q), as Talon can quickly punish your cooldown window with his burst.

Danger windows

Talon's level 6 (R) stealth burst creates a lethal all-in window; maintain proper spacing and cooldown awareness.
Missing (Q) opens a punish window where Talon can engage aggressively before your cooldown resets.
(E) terrain mobility allows quick repositioning and roams; keep wave control to limit his movement options.

Early game

Use (Q) and (W) combo to punish Talon's engage attempts after he uses (Q) dash.
Keep the wave on your side of the lane to limit (E) terrain mobility and roaming potential.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 to minimize risk from Talon's burst and stealth (R) all-in.

Power spikes

After level 6 and first mana/AP item, Anivia gains strong waveclear and zoning with (R), enabling safer farming and pick potential.
Respect Talon's level 2 power spike when he unlocks (Q) plus (W) for burst trades and potential all-ins.
Respect Talon's level 6 (R) stealth and burst window by maintaining spacing and saving defensive options.

Win conditions

Win by farming efficiently and using (Q) and (W) to zone Talon and deny him all-in access.
After level 6, leverage (R) for zoning and forcing fights on your terms or picking Talon off when he overextends.
Punish Talon whenever his (Q) dash is down by stepping forward with (Q) and (E) combos to secure trades and pressure.