Anivia vs Leona SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Anivia vs Leona

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use (R) and (W) to zone and deny Leona's engage angles through brush control.
Prioritize protecting your ADC from (E)+(Q) burst engage with well-timed (Q) stuns.
Control river vision to limit Leona's roam potential and secure safer dragon setups.

Trading pattern

Hold (Q) to peel or interrupt (E)+(Q) engage, enabling your ADC to reposition safely.
Deny Leona brush control to reduce her hook angle and force her to engage in open lane.
Sync trades with your ADC's damage windows after landing (Q) stun to punish Leona's cooldowns.

Danger windows

When Leona hits level 2 first and your ADC is out of position, expect burst engage attempts.
(R) ultimate can start fights from river or fog; keep vision and be ready to peel.
Enemy ADC stepping past minions with Leona ready to engage creates high-risk windows for your ADC.

Early game

Avoid fighting for level 2 if Leona's ADC can't follow engage; respect her level 2 all-in threat.
Use wave pressure and (R) zoning to keep your ADC safe from Leona's brush engages.
Ward enemy brush early to deny Leona's preferred engage angles and reduce surprise stuns.

Power spikes

Level 2: (E)+(Q) combo enables strong all-ins; play cautiously until your ADC can respond.
Level 3: Leona gains (W) durability, increasing her engage threat; use (W) terrain to block her paths.
Level 6: (R) long-range engage forces tighter vision control and defensive positioning.

Win conditions

Use (Q) stuns and (W) terrain to protect your ADC and deny Leona's engage angles.
Crash waves with your ADC before roaming to keep Leona's ADC vulnerable and control dragon vision.
Leverage your zoning and crowd control to force favorable 2v2 fights and deny enemy ADC access.