Anivia vs Locke MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Anivia vs Locke MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Anivia into Lockemedium

Overview

Use your superior waveclear and zoning to keep Locke at bay and farm safely.
Avoid extended trades before your first major item to limit Locke's skirmish potential.
Your goal is to control space with and punish Locke when he overcommits.

Trading pattern

Trade only after landing stun to ensure damage connects.
Use to block Locke's approach and force him into your .
Punish Locke immediately if he wastes without securing a takedown.

Danger windows

Respect Locke's slow and mark setup before committing to trades.
Avoid extended fights when Locke activates as it drains his health but boosts his damage.
Be cautious when Locke has ready for gap close and reset potential after takedowns.

Early game

Thin the wave early to prevent Locke from stacking Soul Nails easily.
Hold for combos after marks to maximize stun and damage.
Avoid using too early to keep terrain control against Locke's engage.

Power spikes

After your first mana/AP item and level 6, you can farm and trade more confidently with zoning.
Post-6, use to deny Locke's melee engage and force fights on your terms.
Locke's level 6 execute window requires you to maintain health above execute threshold and respect his mark stacks.

Win conditions

Farm safely until your first item, then use wave control and zoning to deny Locke's engages.
Punish Locke's cooldowns, especially after missed or spent , with full combo trades.
Use your terrain control and crowd control to create picks or force Locke into unfavorable fights post-level 6.

Tactical tip

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

Updated Jun 27, 2026