Anivia vs Vel'Koz SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Anivia vs Vel'Koz

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use (W) to control side brush and force Vel'Koz into predictable poke angles.
Prioritize ADC protection with well-timed (Q) stuns and zoning (R) to deny enemy access.
Deny Vel'Koz's poke by enabling your ADC to safely position and follow up engages.

Trading pattern

Hold (Q) and (W) to punish Vel'Koz’s missed (E) or overextended poke angles.
Sync (Q) stuns with ADC follow-up to capitalize on Vel'Koz’s immobility.
Deny brush control to limit Vel'Koz’s angle variation and reduce enemy ADC access.

Danger windows

Respect Vel'Koz’s level 2 knockup and poke combo; avoid extended trades before your key cooldowns.
Beware of (R) channel during enemy ADC follow-up; maintain peel and positioning to protect ADC.
Avoid standing near brush without vision to prevent Vel'Koz’s angle advantage and poke pressure.

Early game

Contest level 2 only if your ADC can follow your (Q) stun for a secure engage.
Use wave crashes to create roam windows after ensuring ADC safety and vision control.
Establish river vision early to track Vel'Koz's poke angles and potential roams.

Power spikes

At level 2, leverage (Q)+(W) combo to contest Vel'Koz's poke and knockup threat.
After level 6, use (R) to zone and force fights on your terms, limiting Vel'Koz's laser burst.
First mana/AP item boosts your waveclear and poke, enabling safer ADC access and lane control.

Win conditions

Convert wave control into denying Vel'Koz’s ADC access by zoning with (R) and well-placed (W).
Use vision to track Vel'Koz’s roam timer and safely create pressure or assist mid.
Force favorable 2v2 fights when your (Q) and (R) are available to maximize ADC follow-up and peel.