Anivia vs Veigar MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Anivia vs Veigar

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Use Anivia's waveclear and zoning to deny Veigar safe stacking and prevent his scaling without overextending.
Manage lane priority to keep Veigar pressured and avoid letting him freely farm near safety.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing (Q) followed immediately by (E) for max damage when (E) is on cooldown.
Use (W) to block Veigar's movement paths, forcing him into your (Q) or away from minions.
Avoid extended trades if you miss (Q), as Veigar can punish your cooldowns with his burst damage.

Danger windows

Veigar is most dangerous when his (E) cage is available, threatening stuns and burst combos.
Be cautious when your (Q) is down, as Veigar can punish missed stuns with his cage and burst.
Avoid being caught without flash or when Veigar's cage is ready to trap you for his execute (R).

Early game

Use (Q) and (W) early to zone Veigar and interrupt his stack farming before he gains item power.
Keep the wave on your side of the lane to punish Veigar's immobility and limit his access to safe farm.
Avoid walking predictably into (E) range to prevent getting stunned and bursted.

Power spikes

After level 6 and first mana/AP item, Anivia's waveclear and zoning improve, allowing freer farming and stronger trades; pressure accordingly.
Veigar's level 6 (R) enables lethal burst on trapped targets; respect his all-in threat and avoid being caught in (E).
Veigar's first completed mage item plus stack growth increases his burst threat; deny his free farm to delay this.

Win conditions

Control the wave and zone Veigar to deny him safe stack farming and force mistakes.
Use (R) to zone and force Veigar into unfavorable positions for picks or to disengage.
Punish Veigar's cooldowns and immobility by landing (Q)-(W) combos and maintaining lane pressure to prevent his scaling.