Veigar vs Anivia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Veigar vs Anivia

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Veigar is a scaling burst mage who wants a calm lane to safely farm Q stacks and use E to control Anivia's movement.
Avoid giving Anivia free waveclear and zone control with her R, as she applies medium lane pressure and can punish overextensions.

Trading pattern

Trade only when E is ready to trap Anivia, forcing her into your burst range.
Punish Anivia's missed Anivia Q by stepping forward for short trades with Q and W.
Respect Anivia R's zoning; avoid extended fights inside her Anivia R to prevent being slowed and poked down.

Danger windows

You are vulnerable when E is on cooldown, as you lack mobility and peel.
Be cautious when Anivia's Anivia Q is available, as it can stun and set up her damage combo.
Avoid fighting inside Anivia R's Anivia R, which slows and damages over time, limiting your ability to escape or engage.

Early game

Focus on farming quietly near your turret to build Q stacks without losing health or tempo.
Use E to punish Anivia when she moves predictably or oversteps, especially if she misses Anivia Q.
Avoid trading before level 6 unless you can trap Anivia with E and follow up safely.

Power spikes

Your major power spike is level 6 when R enables high burst damage on trapped targets.
Your first completed mage item plus stack growth significantly boosts your kill threat.
Respect Anivia's spike after level 6 and Lost Chapter when her waveclear and zoning become very strong.

Win conditions

Survive early game by farming safely and using E to punish Anivia's predictable movements.
Capitalize on Anivia's low mobility by trapping her with E and bursting with R when she mispositions.
Deny Anivia free waveclear and zoning by controlling the wave near your turret and punishing cooldowns to reach your scaling thresholds.