Anivia is a control mage who must leverage her strong waveclear and zoning to deny Yasuo free farm and punish his reliance on minion mobility.
Prioritize managing lane priority to limit Yasuo's dash targets and reduce his all-in threat, aiming for a long game where Anivia's scaling dominates.
Trading pattern
Initiate trades by landing (Q) to stun, then immediately follow with (E) for max damage and use (W) to block Yasuo's dashes or funnel him into your (Q).
Track (W) cooldown and only commit to trades when it is down to ensure your abilities connect.
Punish Yasuo aggressively when his (W) or passive shield are down by stepping forward with your full combo to deny him farm and pressure.
Danger windows
Yasuo is most dangerous when his second (Q) tornado knockup is ready, enabling follow-up with (R) for all-in potential.
Avoid extended trades when (W) is available, as it blocks many of your key abilities and reduces your damage output.
Be extremely cautious if you miss (Q) or are caught without flash, as Yasuo can quickly punish with his high mobility and burst.
Early game
Hold the wave near your turret to restrict (E) mobility and force him to overextend for trades.
Use (Q) and (W) to zone Yasuo and control space, avoiding extended trades before level 6 when (Q)+(E) combo is strongest.
Avoid missing (Q) early to prevent giving Yasuo a clean all-in window with his level 2 power spike.
Power spikes
After level 6, use (R) to zone Yasuo and make it difficult for him to engage or siege, forcing fights on your terms.
Completing your first mana/AP item significantly improves your waveclear and trading reliability, allowing you to pressure waves confidently.
Respect Yasuo's level 2 (Q)+(E) combo and level 6 (R) ultimate windows by playing cautiously and avoiding unnecessary trades during these spikes.
Win conditions
Farm consistently while using your superior waveclear and (R) zoning to control the lane and force Yasuo into unfavorable fights.
Deny Yasuo access to minions to limit his (E) mobility and punish cooldowns on his defensive tools to create kill opportunities.
Use (Q) stuns combined with (W) terrain to trap Yasuo and secure kills or force his summoner spells, gaining lane dominance.
Tip: For Anivia vs Yasuo, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.
