Caitlyn vs Anivia ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Caitlyn vs Anivia

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Caitlyn wins by using her superior range to punish Anivia's slow approach and last-hit attempts.
Hold wave near your side to deny Anivia free farm and set up trap zones around turret.
Avoid extended trades since Anivia scales better with her zoning and waveclear tools.

Trading pattern

Auto and (Q) Anivia during her last-hit animations when support cannot punish your forward step.
Layer (W) traps on expected retreat routes or near turret to punish Anivia's limited mobility.
Avoid trading if (E) is down or enemy support controls brush and can follow your aggression.

Danger windows

Avoid stepping forward when (Q) stun is up and enemy support can engage.
Respect the zoning and slow from (R) after level 6, which hinders your positioning.
Do not use (E) carelessly before knowing enemy engage cooldowns, as it is your main escape tool.

Early game

Use level 1 range advantage to harass Anivia when she steps up for caster minions.
Push early waves to crash under turret and place traps on retreat paths for plates.
Hold (E) to counter Anivia's engage attempts, avoid using it for poke early.

Power spikes

Level 1 range advantage lets you pressure Anivia before she can safely farm.
First completed marksman item strengthens poke and turret pressure, enabling safer wave crashes.
Two-item siege power spike increases plate threat and dragon control through sustained range pressure.

Win conditions

Convert lane priority into turret plates by crashing waves with support cover and trap setups.
Punish Anivia's last-hit attempts to build a CS and item lead before her major spikes.
Use bot priority from lane pressure to secure dragon vision and safe teamfight positioning.