Anivia vs Mel MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Anivia vs Mel MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Anivia into Melmedium

Overview

Use your strong waveclear and zoning to limit Mel's poke and mark stacking early.
Focus on landing followed by to punish Mel's cooldowns.
Control the wave to force Mel into your stun setups and deny her safe poke windows.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by landing then immediately follow with for max damage before Mel reacts.
Punish Mel's cooldown by zoning with and landing .
Avoid trading if you miss or get rooted by Mel's to prevent counterattacks.

Danger windows

Be vulnerable when you miss or it is on cooldown; Mel can punish with poke or all-ins.
Avoid fighting when Mel's is up to prevent reflected damage trades.
Respect Mel's root setup by maintaining distance and using to block her movement.

Early game

Farm with and while holding to block Mel's projectile trades.
Avoid trading when Mel's is available to prevent reflected damage.
Use terrain to zone Mel and create opportunities to land stuns.

Power spikes

After level 6 and first mana/AP item, use your improved waveclear and zoning to pressure Mel more confidently.
Respect Mel's level 6 and first mage item by playing around her cooldowns.
Track Mel's cooldown closely as it can turn your projectile spells against you.

Win conditions

Control the wave and zone Mel with to limit her poke and force unfavorable positioning.
Capitalize on Mel's cooldown by landing and following with for strong trades.
After level 6, use to deter Mel's all-ins and create pick opportunities with your stun and terrain control.

Tactical tip

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