Rakan vs Anivia SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Overview

Use engage to bypass Anivia's slow zoning and threaten quick all-ins with ADC follow-up.
Control brush to deny angles and create safe engage windows for your ADC.
Enable ADC follow-up by timing engages when is down or dodged to avoid enemy poke.

Engage with knockup only when ADC can immediately follow for burst trades.
Hold charges to peel or re-engage after initial knockup, avoiding overcommitment.
Deny brush to limit angles and reduce enemy ADC poke opportunities.

Respect stun combined with terrain to block escape or force bad positioning.
Avoid extended fights inside slow zone to prevent your ADC from becoming vulnerable.
Watch for enemy ADC poke follow-up when your is on cooldown or missed to protect ADC.

Win level 2 by landing knockup with ADC follow-up before Anivia sets up poke.
Use brush control to threaten fast engages and force Anivia to play behind minions.
Coordinate wave crash to create roam windows while ensuring ADC safety from Anivia's poke.

Level 2 unlocks + engage and peel combo; pressure ADC access aggressively.
Level 3 adds heal and poke, enhancing trade sustain and lane presence.
Level 6 charm opens multi-target engage windows; use with ADC follow-up and river vision for picks.

Convert lane control into ADC access denial by threatening engages from brush.
Roam after wave crash with vision control to pressure mid and secure dragon setup.
Use charm to initiate fights with ADC follow-up, then peel with to protect ADC access.

Tactical tip

For Rakan vs Anivia, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Support lane check.