Anivia vs Neeko MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Anivia vs Neeko

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Anivia is a control mage with medium lane pressure who must manage wave control and zoning to deny Neeko easy all-ins.
Focus on using waveclear and (R) zoning to force Neeko into unfavorable positions and prevent her from leveraging disguise or root setups.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by landing (Q) and follow up with (E) for max damage when Neeko is rooted or mispositioned.
Place (W) to block Neeko's movement, forcing her into your (Q) or (R) zones for easier picks.
Punish Neeko aggressively when her (E) is on cooldown or missed, as her burst threat significantly drops.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (E) root and (R) knock-up are available, as they enable strong all-ins.
Avoid overextending if your flash is down since Anivia lacks mobility to escape fast engages.
Missing (Q) creates a window where Neeko can punish aggressively; avoid committing without (Q) ready.

Early game

Use (Q) and (W) to control space and punish Neeko immediately if she misses (E) root.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 as Neeko's medium early agency and burst threaten quick all-ins.
Prioritize farming and zoning with (R) after level 6 to limit Neeko's all-in windows and force her to respect your control.

Power spikes

After level 6 and first mana/AP item, Anivia gains strong waveclear and zoning, allowing freer farming and more confident trades.
Neeko's level 6 (R) spike creates a strong all-in and teamfight threat; respect this window by playing cautiously.
Respect Neeko's first completed AP burst item spike as it increases her kill threat and burst potential.

Win conditions

Win by farming safely and using waveclear plus (R) zoning to control lane and force Neeko into bad positions.
Capitalize on Neeko's missed (E) or ultimate cooldown by landing (Q) stun and bursting with (E).
Deny Neeko's disguise and clone angles by controlling vision and spacing to reduce her all-in threat and pick opportunities.