Vel'Koz vs Anivia SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Overview

Use split angles to poke safely while holding for peel against engage.
Coordinate trades when enemy engage cooldowns are down to maximize ADC follow-up damage.
Avoid using for poke unless it guarantees peel or interrupts Anivia's engage.

Respect stun and slow zoning when she controls brush or fog of war.
Avoid extended fights when is active as it zones and punishes aggressive positioning.
Watch for enemy ADC follow-up after Anivia lands ; your ADC is vulnerable without peel ready.

Win level 2 by layering and knockup with ADC follow-up for lane priority.
Deny Anivia brush control to reduce her engage angles and keep your ADC safe.
Crash the wave after level 3 poke pattern to open safe roam windows or set up dragon.

Level 2 unlocks knockup, enabling stronger poke and peel synergy with your ADC.
Level 3 grants full poke kit; use this to pressure Anivia and force her out of brush.
Level 6 laser burst can finish slowed or knocked-up targets; use with ADC follow-up and river vision.

Convert poke damage into kills by enabling ADC access after knockup or slow.
Deny Anivia brush control and vision to limit her engage and roaming potential.
Use wave crash and river vision to create safe roam timings and set up dragon objectives with your team.

Tactical tip

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