Anivia vs Vex MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Anivia vs Vex

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Anivia is a control mage with medium lane pressure who must manage Vex's high early agency by respecting her fear passive and ultimate reset threat.
Focus on wave control and zoning to deny Vex's dash control and prevent her from forcing all-ins before you scale.

Trading pattern

Trap Vex with (W) to force her into your (Q) for guaranteed stun and maximize (E) damage.
Punish Vex immediately after her fear passive or (R) cooldown expires by stepping forward with (Q) and (E).
Avoid trading when (R) is available to prevent her from resetting and all-inning effectively.

Danger windows

Vex is most dangerous when her fear passive is active and (R) is ready to reset trades and all-ins.
You are vulnerable if caught without flash or if you miss (Q), as Vex can punish with burst damage.
Avoid extended fights when (W) shield is up, as it reduces her burst vulnerability and your damage potential.

Early game

Use (Q) and (E) to farm safely and apply poke while holding (W) to block Vex's movement and set up your stun.
Avoid extended trades early to prevent getting punished by Vex's fear passive and (R) reset.
Maintain wave control near your side to limit Vex's engage opportunities and reset windows.

Power spikes

After level 6 and first mana/AP item, use (R) to zone and force fights on your terms while farming waves freely.
Respect Vex's level 6 (R) as it enables her to engage and reset fights; avoid committing during this window.
Track Vex's first completed AP burst item spike and avoid risky trades when her damage threat increases.

Win conditions

Control the wave and use (R) and (W) zoning to deny Vex's dash control and force her off the wave.
Capitalize on missed fear passive windows to land (Q)-(E) combos and push Vex out of lane.
Post-6, leverage (R) to prevent Vex's engages and create pick opportunities with your stun combo.