Zeri vs Anivia ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zeri vs Anivia

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on punishing Anivia's slow, predictable CS paths with (W) through walls.
Zeri wins extended fights by kiting around terrain with (R) active, avoiding short burst trades.
Anivia controls wave with strong poke and zoning, so Zeri must farm safely until item spikes.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto and (W) poke when Anivia walks up for last hits and enemy support is out of position.
Avoid trading immediately after using (E) forward since escape options are limited without terrain.
Use (W) through walls to punish predictable CS paths but back off if enemy support controls brush or engage zone.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) stun combined with (W) wall to trap and root Zeri if stepping too far forward.
Avoid fighting without (E) available or near open ground without wall escape, as Anivia can punish aggressively.
Beware of enemy support presence in brush enabling follow-up after (Q) stun or (R) zoning damage.

Early game

Hold wave near your side to reduce (E) poke and limit her (Q) stun angles.
Punish Anivia's last-hit attempts on caster minions when her (Q) is down and support can't punish.
Avoid pushing early waves too hard to keep wall escape routes open for (E).

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) enables extended fights where Zeri can kite and outdamage Anivia; engage only if terrain and support peel exist.
First completed marksman item strengthens Zeri's poke and last-hit punishment, allowing safer pressure on Anivia's CS.
Two-item spike further empowers kiting and DPS in long fights, especially around walls where (W) and (E) are most effective.

Win conditions

Convert health leads from last-hit punishments into crashing waves for turret plates and dragon control.
Use wall (W) poke and (E) mobility to safely farm toward item spikes before forcing extended fights with (R).
Kite around terrain in teamfights to maximize DPS uptime and avoid Anivia's zoning and stun combos.