Hwei vs Anivia ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Hwei vs Anivia

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on punishing Anivia's slow movement when she walks up for caster minions.
Hwei wins short trades by using long-range poke and (E) CC to control space before level 6.
Anivia scales better with waveclear and (R) zoning, so deny her free farm and force recalls early.

Trading pattern

Punish Anivia's last-hit animations only if enemy support cannot immediately trade back or zone.
Step forward to poke with (Q) and (E) when (Q) is on cooldown or missed.
Use wave thins to reduce (W) terrain effectiveness and limit her zoning angles.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) stun combo, especially when paired with (W) terrain to trap you.
Avoid trading when (R) is active, as its slow and damage zone punishes close fights.
Do not punish last hits if enemy support controls brush or can immediately follow with CC.

Early game

Use the first three waves to thin caster minions and punish Anivia's last-hit attempts.
Hold (E) defensive options to counter (Q) stun and (W) terrain block attempts.
Avoid stepping into brush or river without support cooldowns to prevent support-enabled trades.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R) for all-in setups; track its availability to commit or reset safely.
First completed mage item increases poke damage and wave control, enabling stronger trades.
Level 3 grants full spellbook options; use this to adapt (E) for defense against Anivia's engage.

Win conditions

Convert poke and CC control into CS leads and force Anivia off waves to deny farm.
Crash waves to take turret plates and pressure dragon setup before Anivia scales.
Use level 6 all-in windows with (R) to secure kills or force enemy recalls for item leads.