Anivia vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Anivia vs Naafiri

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Anivia is a control mage with low early agency who must use waveclear and zoning to limit Naafiri's all-in windows.
Maintain medium lane pressure to deny Naafiri easy poke and (W) engages while respecting her mobility and burst potential.

Trading pattern

Use (Q) to initiate trades and follow up with (E) for max damage, layering (W) to block Naafiri's escape or force her into (Q).
Punish Naafiri when her (Q) poke misses or her (W) is on cooldown.
Avoid committing if (R) is active and she has pack support, as her all-in threat is higher then.

Danger windows

Naafiri is dangerous when her (Q) poke has lowered your health and (W) is available for a committed dash.
Avoid fighting when (R) is active as she gains chase and burst potential.
Be cautious if your flash is down since Anivia's low mobility makes her vulnerable to Naafiri's all-ins.

Early game

Focus on farming safely and using (Q) plus (W) to zone Naafiri from poking with (Q).
Avoid extended trades before 6 as Naafiri's mobility and pack engage can punish missed spells.
Use wave control to prevent Naafiri from finding safe angles for (W) engages.

Power spikes

After level 6 and Lost Chapter, Anivia gains strong waveclear and zoning with (R) to control the lane and force picks.
Respect Naafiri's level 6 (R) spike and first lethality item which increase her all-in threat.
Punish Naafiri's cooldowns after these spikes to avoid lethal trades.

Win conditions

Win by farming to level 6 and Lost Chapter power spikes, then use (R) to zone and create pick opportunities.
Control the wave to deny Naafiri safe poke angles and punish her if she wastes (W) or misses (Q).
Use (Q) and (W) combo to lock down Naafiri before she can engage and punish her predictable (W) paths.