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Katarina vs Anivia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Katarina vs Anivia

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Katarina struggles to pressure early and must avoid giving Anivia a passive scaling lane.
Focus on surviving early and punishing Anivia's missed Anivia Q or cooldowns to deny her farm and control.

Trading pattern

Trade only after Anivia uses Anivia Q or Anivia W to block movement, then engage with Q-W-E dagger combos.
Use E to jump in only when dagger reset or crowd control is down to avoid punishment.
Avoid committing if Anivia's Anivia R is active and Anivia Q is available to stun or zone.

Danger windows

Avoid engaging when Anivia's Anivia Q stun and Anivia R zone are available.
Be cautious if Anivia has flash up; she is vulnerable only when caught without it.
Do not channel R when crowd control is up or Anivia can interrupt with Anivia Q stun.

Early game

Play cautiously until level 3 to unlock dagger setup for safer trades.
Avoid forced trades without dagger positioning and wait for Anivia to miss Anivia Q to engage.
Use wave states to create roam opportunities when Anivia is pushed under tower.

Power spikes

Katarina's level 3 dagger combo and level 6 R unlock are key all-in windows.
Anivia's level 6 and Lost Chapter power spike enable strong waveclear and zoning, respect Anivia R's slow and damage.
First completed burst item enhances Katarina's kill threat after level 6.

Win conditions

Punish Anivia's missed Anivia Q to force short trades and create kill pressure.
Use dagger resets in skirmishes and river fights to snowball and roam effectively.
Deny Anivia a calm scaling lane by forcing chaotic fights when her waveclear and zoning are down.

Tip: For Katarina vs Anivia, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup