Neeko vs Anivia MID Matchup Guide

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Overview

Use disguise and minion-enhanced to threaten roots and burst on immobile Anivia.
Deny Anivia free farm by pressuring early and forcing respect for your root and burst.
Your goal is to create picks with threat and punish missed stuns.

Avoid overextending when Anivia's stun is up and ready to punish.
After missing or when is down, retreat to avoid counter trades.
Be cautious fighting inside Anivia's zone to prevent forced unfavorable positioning.

Fish for through minions and follow immediately with to pressure before level 6.
Use clone and passive disguise to bait Anivia's and create openings.
Avoid extended trades if misses to prevent getting stunned and zoned by Anivia.

Level 6 unlocks strong all-in and teamfight threat; use it to force picks or reset fights.
First completed AP burst item increases your trade power; pressure waves confidently after item.
Anivia's major spike is post-6 with and Lost Chapter; respect her stronger zoning then.

Use disguise and minion line angles to land roots and burst Anivia before she farms safely.
Punish missed stuns by committing to all-in combos and forcing her flash cooldown.
Leverage in teamfights to catch grouped enemies, denying Anivia's scaling and zoning control.

Tactical tip

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