Vladimir vs Anivia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Anivia

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Vladimir has low early agency and lane pressure, so focus on surviving and farming safely against Anivia's medium lane pressure and zoning.
Prioritize maintaining health with Q sustain and avoid giving Anivia a passive lane to control with her waveclear and zoning.

Trading pattern

Take short trades around empowered Q windows, but only when Anivia's Anivia Q is on cooldown or missed.
Save W to dodge Anivia Q or R damage and avoid getting stunned or slowed.
Punish Anivia if she misses Anivia Q by stepping forward for empowered Q trades before she reestablishes zone control.

Danger windows

Anivia Q stun combined with her R slow creates dangerous windows to avoid engaging.
Vladimir is vulnerable after using W due to its long cooldown and health cost; avoid all-ins during this time.
Be cautious when empowered Q is not ready, as Vladimir's short trade threat is significantly lower.

Early game

Use Q to sustain through Anivia's poke and avoid extended fights before level 6.
Avoid forcing trades when Anivia's Anivia Q is available, as it can set up her damage and stun.
Stay mindful of Anivia's Anivia W terrain blocking your movement and approach angles early.

Power spikes

Vladimir's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed AP item, increasing burst and teamfight threat.
Respect Anivia's spikes at level 6 and after Lost Chapter when her waveclear and zoning become very strong.
Mid-game AP and cooldown spikes amplify Vladimir's threat in grouped fights against Anivia.

Win conditions

Survive early with Q sustain and avoid losing tempo to Anivia's waveclear and zoning.
Use empowered Q and W cooldown windows to punish Anivia's missed abilities and force trades.
Scale into mid-game teamfights where R can amplify burst damage on grouped targets controlled by Anivia's zoning.