Lissandra vs Anivia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Lissandra vs Anivia

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Lissandra is a control mage with medium early agency who must pressure Anivia to deny her calm scaling and wave control.
Use your engage and lockdown tools to punish Anivia's low mobility and force her out of comfort zones.

Trading pattern

Use Q to manage wave and poke, only commit W root when Anivia steps too close or misses Anivia Q.
Save E and R for reliable lockdown with ally follow-up; avoid engaging without R ready.
Respect Anivia R zone and avoid prolonged fights inside it; look for short trades outside her ultimate.

Danger windows

Anivia Q stun combined with Anivia R slow is dangerous; avoid engaging when these are up and well-positioned.
If R is down, you can look for more aggressive trades or engage attempts.
Be cautious using E forward without R or jungle follow-up as you can be punished for overextension.

Early game

Use Q to farm safely and poke while holding W to punish Anivia if she tries to close distance.
Avoid long trades before level 6 when Anivia's poke and stun are harder to challenge.
Prepare to punish missed Anivia Q with quick W root and E engage if jungle help is nearby.

Power spikes

Lissandra's level 6 R is a major spike to lock down Anivia or self-peel.
First completed AP or utility item strengthens your control and damage to threaten Anivia.
Anivia's major spike after level 6 and Lost Chapter lets her farm safely and zone with R; respect this to avoid forced fights.

Win conditions

Deny Anivia a passive farming lane by forcing her to expend Anivia Q and W defensively.
Use your lockdown combo W+R with jungle or team follow-up to kill Anivia before she can set up R zones.
Create flank angles with E to surprise Anivia and prevent her from freely zoning with her ultimate.