Anivia vs Caitlyn ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Anivia vs Caitlyn

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on punishing Caitlyn's forward steps for CS with your (Q) and (E) burst.
Anivia wins extended trades and wave control post-6, but struggles against Caitlyn's early poke range.
Hold the wave near your tower to reduce Caitlyn's trap effectiveness and force her into risky positions.

Trading pattern

Punish Caitlyn's last-hit attempts on low-health minions with (Q) + (E) only if enemy support can't respond.
Use (W) to block retreat paths and force Caitlyn into your (Q) stun for reliable trades.
Avoid extended trades before level 6; Caitlyn's range and traps punish prolonged fights without your ultimate zoning.

Danger windows

Avoid trading when (E) is up, as she can disengage and punish your cooldowns.
Respect enemy support presence in brush or river, which can enable Caitlyn's trap setups and follow-up trades.
Be cautious stepping near low-health minions if (W) traps are placed on retreat paths or under turret.

Early game

Use the first three waves to farm safely and look for (Q) stuns when Caitlyn steps up for caster minions.
Avoid stepping forward when (E) is available, as it negates your all-in threat and enables her escape.
Track support brush control to decide when to punish Caitlyn's last hits; give up punish if enemy support zones effectively.

Power spikes

After level 6 and first mana/AP item, use (R) to zone Caitlyn and force fights on your terms.
Your (Q) + (E) combo becomes a stronger burst threat post-item, making Caitlyn's earlier poke less safe.
Caitlyn's level 1 range advantage requires respecting her poke until you reach your first item spike.

Win conditions

Convert successful (Q) stuns into CS leads and force Caitlyn off waves to deny plates.
Use (R) zoning post-6 to control dragon setup and teamfight positioning.
Scale into late game where your waveclear and zone control outmatch Caitlyn's poke and siege pressure.