Anivia vs Lucian ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Anivia vs Lucian

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on punishing Lucian's short-range dash windows and burst trades early.
Anivia benefits from wave states that limit Lucian's dash angles and punish last-hit paths.
Anivia wins extended trades and scaling by zoning with (R) and landing (Q) combos.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto and cast (Q) when Lucian walks up for last hits if support threat is low.
Use (W) to block Lucian's dash paths, forcing him into your (Q) stun for safer trades.
Avoid trading immediately after Lucian uses (E) forward since his all-in threat drops significantly.

Danger windows

Lucian’s strongest window is after support setup enabling his burst trades with (E) dash and passive shots.
Avoid stepping forward when Lucian’s (R) is active and support is positioned to follow up.
Beware of Lucian dashing in after you miss (Q), as this opens you to quick burst damage.

Early game

Use the first three waves to hold a slow push near your tower, limiting Lucian's dash opportunities.
At level 2, avoid stepping up without support cooldowns to prevent Lucian's burst trades.
Punish Lucian's last hits on low-health caster minions only if enemy support cannot immediately trade back.

Power spikes

After level 6 and first mana/AP item, use (R) to zone and force Lucian into unfavorable positions.
Lucian’s level 2 dash and passive burst threaten short trades; respect this by holding your wave back early.
Post first item, pressure waves and trades more confidently while tracking (E) cooldown to punish missteps.

Win conditions

Convert zoning with (R) and wave crashes into plates and dragon control when Lucian’s dash is down.
Use (Q) and (W) combos to punish Lucian’s last-hit attempts, forcing him under tower early.
Scale into teamfights where your sustained zone control and burst outmatch Lucian’s short-range burst.