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Anivia vs Zilean MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean

Anivia vs Zilean

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use strong waveclear and zoning to control mid and deny Zilean's bomb setups.
Prioritize farming safely until your first mana/AP item to hit key power spikes.
Avoid overextending since Zilean's double bomb stun and speed manipulation punish mistakes.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing (Q) stun followed immediately by (E) for max damage.
Use (W) to block Zilean's movement and force him into your (Q) stun.
Avoid trading if (Q) is on cooldown or missed, as Zilean can punish your slow mobility.

Danger windows

Watch for Zilean's double bomb stun setup, especially when minions block your skillshots.
Avoid standing in bomb zones or near minion clusters where Zilean can land (Q) easily.
Be cautious if your flash is down, as your low mobility makes you vulnerable to burst or engages.

Early game

Respect Zilean's level 2 bomb plus speed combo; avoid early all-ins before your first item.
Use (Q) plus (E) combos to punish Zilean when he mispositions or wastes bombs.
Thin waves to prevent Zilean from setting effective bomb zones on minions.

Power spikes

After level 6 and first mana/AP item, you can farm waves freely and zone Zilean with (R).
Your (R) creates a strong zone that makes it hard for Zilean to safely set bombs or engage.
Your damage and control improve enough post-item to punish Zilean's cooldowns aggressively.

Win conditions

Use waveclear and zoning to deny Zilean's bomb placement and force him off the wave.
Punish cooldowns by landing (Q) stun combos and controlling space with (W) and (R).
Scale into late game where your teamfight zoning and burst outpace Zilean's utility and revive.

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

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup