Galio vs Anivia SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Galio vs Anivia

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use (W) and (E) to punish Anivia's slow approach and protect ADC from her (Q) stun.
Control brush to deny (W) terrain zoning and limit her engage angles.
Prioritize wave states that allow you to shove and roam with (R) for side fights and vision control.

Trading pattern

Engage only when (W) and (E) are available to lock down targets and enable ADC follow-up.
Hold (W) to peel for your ADC against (Q) stun and (R) zoning damage.
Deny brush to limit Anivia's hook angles and force her into predictable positioning for your engages.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) stun combined with (W) terrain to avoid your ADC being caught out.
Beware of her (R) slow zoning that can isolate your ADC during sieges or fights.
Anivia's ADC follow-up after her (Q) can punish overextensions; hold peel cooldowns accordingly.

Early game

Win level 2 by layering (W) taunt and (E) knock-up with ADC follow-up to punish Anivia's immobility.
Deny enemy ADC access by controlling brush and threatening engage angles before Anivia's key cooldowns.
Crash wave early to create roam windows; ensure ADC safety with (W) shield before leaving lane.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) dramatically increases your map impact; use it to join skirmishes or peel for ADC.
First durability or AP utility item boosts your short trades and survivability against Anivia's magic damage.
Punish Anivia when she misses (Q) by engaging quickly with (W) and (E) before she regains control.

Win conditions

Convert wave control into ADC access denial by controlling brush and engaging when (W) and (E) are ready.
Use (R) to protect your ADC during enemy all-ins and to punish overcommits with map pressure.
Set river vision before roaming to secure dragon and side objective setups, enabling safe ADC follow-up and teamfight entry.