Anivia vs Vladimir MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Anivia vs Vladimir

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Anivia is a control mage with medium lane pressure who must deny Vladimir free farm and force him to use (W) defensively.
Focus on waveclear and zoning to prevent Vladimir from sustaining and scaling safely.

Trading pattern

Start trades by landing (Q) followed by (E) for max damage, using (W) to block Vladimir's escape or force him into (Q).
Punish Vladimir's long (W) cooldown by stepping forward aggressively before it returns.
Respect Vladimir's empowered (Q) window; avoid trading when it is ready and he can heal more.

Danger windows

Vladimir is dangerous when empowered (Q) is ready and he can safely step forward for trades.
Beware of (R) burst in teamfights; avoid grouping tightly during this window.
Respect (W) untargetability and slow; punish its cooldown but avoid trading when it is available.

Early game

Use (Q) and (W) to zone Vladimir early and punish him when (W) is down due to its long cooldown and health cost.
Avoid extended trades when Vladimir's empowered (Q) is ready to prevent losing short trades.
Prioritize farming and controlling the wave to limit Vladimir's sustain windows.

Power spikes

After level 6 and first mana/AP item, use (R) to zone and force Vladimir into unfavorable fights or picks.
Respect Vladimir's level 6 (R) and first completed AP item spikes by avoiding risky trades.
Track Vladimir's mid-game AP and cooldown spikes to adjust trading pace accordingly.

Win conditions

Control the wave and zone Vladimir with (Q), (W), and (R) to deny his sustain and force defensive cooldowns.
Punish Vladimir's long (W) cooldowns with aggressive trades and wave pressure.
Use level 6 and item spikes to farm safely and force Vladimir into unfavorable fights or picks with your crowd control and zoning.