Kog'Maw vs Anivia ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kog'Maw vs Anivia

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

The lane turns on (W) uptime, which grants extended range and DPS to contest Anivia's zoning.
Kog'Maw wins extended trades with (W) active but struggles in short trades without it due to no mobility.
Maintain a stable wave near your side to punish Anivia's CS attempts during your (W) windows and avoid her poke.

Trading pattern

Trade only during (W) uptime by stepping forward to auto when Anivia last-hits, then back off quickly.
Avoid punishing if enemy support controls brush or can immediately follow your step forward.
Use (E) slow to kite if Anivia tries to engage after (W) expires, but don't force trades without peel.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) stun combo, especially when paired with her support's engage; avoid stepping forward without peel.
Avoid fighting when (W) is down, as your range and DPS drop sharply, making you vulnerable.
Beware of (R) zoning in extended fights; avoid being caught in slow zones without peel or escape.

Early game

Hold the wave near your turret for the first three waves to limit (Q) poke angles.
Punish Anivia when she steps up for caster minion last hits only if enemy support cannot punish.
Avoid pushing early waves without peel or vision to reduce risk from Anivia's zoning and support engage.

Power spikes

(W) uptime is your major spike; contest CS and trades aggressively only while it's active.
First on-hit item spike lets you shred frontline and extended fights; group with peel to maximize DPS.
Two-item hypercarry spike turns front-to-back fights heavily in your favor; force objectives where enemies must enter (W) range.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by farming safely and punishing Anivia's CS only during (W) uptime with peel support.
Convert CS leads into item spikes, then force dragon and turret plates where your range and DPS dominate.
In teamfights, rely on peel to maintain front-to-back positioning and shred enemies with your on-hit scaling.