Zilean vs Anivia SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Zilean into Aniviamedium

Overview

Control brush to deny engage angles and protect your ADC's positioning.
Use bomb zones to zone Anivia's ADC and create windows for your ADC trades.
Prioritize river vision to track Anivia's slow roam timer and secure dragon setup.

Set bombs on slowed targets or wave zones to force Anivia's ADC out of position.
Use speed to enable your ADC's kite or chase when is on cooldown.
Hold to peel or save your ADC from Anivia's burst and stun combo.

stun combined with slow creates high-risk windows for your ADC.
Enemy ADC follow-up after Anivia lands makes your ADC vulnerable to burst.
Anivia controlling brush or fog denies your engage and peel angles, threatening ADC safety.

Win level 2 by landing double bombs and speeding your ADC for aggressive trades.
Deny Anivia brush control early to limit her stun angles and ADC follow-up.
Coordinate wave crash with your ADC before roaming to keep lane safe from Anivia's poke.

Level 2: Double bomb plus speed unlocks strong engage windows with ADC follow-up.
Level 3: enables double bomb resets for sustained poke and zone control.
Level 6: allows safe all-ins or disengages against Anivia's burst and zoning.

Use bomb zones and speed to create ADC follow-up windows denying Anivia's ADC access.
Control river vision around dragon to prevent Anivia's roams and enable safe objective setups.
Leverage to save your ADC from burst, then reset fights with speed and bomb pressure.

Tactical tip

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

Updated Jul 4, 2026